Job Description

Purchasing Manager


Bordered by the Crescent Drive Golf Course and only 20 minutes from downtown Winnipeg, Thermea Spa Village opened its doors in 2015. This relaxation and renewal centre focuses on thermotherapy practices and relaxation techniques from Scandinavian countries. It offers a multisensorial experience in an all-embracing natural setting to contribute to the health and wellness of its guests.

We are seeking a passionate Purchasing Manager to join our village.

Find your place at Thermea Spa Village Winnipeg.

What we stand for

Our mission is to give our guests a moment's rest by offering them refuge, away from the pressures of modern life where they may rediscover their own well-being and, as a result, live a happier and longer life. Your role as an artisan of our spa village is to cultivate peace. We are passionate and dedicated team players here at Thermea spa village. Always enthusiastic, helpful, conscientious, discrete--and most of all, respectful. We deeply care about everyone--guests and fellow artisans alike--in our wellness village.

What we need

Reporting to the General Manager, the main responsibility of the Purchasing Manager is to supervise the purchasing activities within the spa and ensure the proper execution of all purchasing functions in accordance with product design specifications. In addition, it is his/her responsibility to direct and assist in inventory management.


You will support the elevation of our culture through the lens of our pillars: The best in wellness | The feeling of somewhere else | A trouble-free experience | In a natural state.

What you'll do

Develop and implement purchasing and inventory processes and systems, including RFP templates and purchasing standards; Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, ensuring that we have a reliable and cost effective network; Effectively represent the company's interests in relationships with suppliers and distributors; Collaborate with our internal customers to implement appropriate initiatives to improve the company's profitability; Manage and control inventory in all departments; Recommend and implement appropriate financial controls to minimize investments and losses; Integrate, maintain and defend product specifications as communicated by the Corporate Design team and participate in specification analysis and options, under the guidance of the Corporate Procurement Director, to enable economies of scale across all Groupe Nordik companies. Performs all other related duties.

Profile needed

What is the profile needed in order to be successful in this position

University or College degree in purchasing management; Minimum of 3 to 5 years related experience in procurement, with no less than 3 years in a related leadership role; Good team management, project management and organizational skills; Ability to multi-task and manage priorities; Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and ability to negotiate effectively; Hands-on mindset with the ability to step in directly when needed, take ownership as the lead, and apply strong analytical thinking; Ability to recognize new opportunities; Strong sense of customer satisfaction; Ability to develop good relationships with suppliers; Strong Excel skills; Knowledge of SAGE 300 and Norming would be an asset;

When

You will work a varying schedule which requires flexibility to work weekends, holidays

What

The salary is based on the pay scale and benefits in effect at Thermea Spa Village.

How

Send us your resume and cover letter by clicking 'Apply' below.