Manager, Procurement

Venturis Capital Corporation strategically invests in visionary and values-driven organizations, with expertise in the material handling equipment industry. With an entrepreneurial spirit, people-focused mindset, and mission-driven approach, Venturis and its companies have achieved consistent growth across North America.

Today, the Venturis group of companies represents an extensive and integrated network of businesses, including over 60 branches and 1,400 employees. In addition to our expanding dealership network, our portfolio includes complementary companies providing financing, freight and logistics, parts manufacturing, industrial parts supply, component rebuilding, training solutions, and marketing.

With a focus on learning and continuous improvement, we are proud to invest in our people and offer a progressive and flexible work culture where you can develop and advance your career while focusing on meaningful work.

The Opportunity

Venturis is looking for an experienced Manager, Procurement to join our team in Coquitlam, BC. As the Manager, Procurement, you will be responsible for developing, executing, and optimizing sourcing strategies to ensure the efficient operations of our Facilities and Fleet Vehicle departments.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

As the Manager, Procurement, your key responsibilities will include:

• Lead the sourcing process, including researching and identifying suppliers, negotiating contracts, and monitoring and assessing supplier performance
• Develop, implement, and achieve KPIs related to the spend on key company resources
• Drive cost savings by establishing, maintaining, and reviewing procurement processes
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key vendors and suppliers
• Manage, train, develop, and motivate Facilities and Fleet Vehicle department employees
• Oversee procurement of all facility-related services, including maintenance, utilities, safety, and security services
• Oversee procurement of fleet vehicles, including leasing, purchasing, and vehicle maintenance services
• Ensure efficient use of space, energy resources, and facility-related assets
• Develop strategies for fleet optimization, including lifecycle management and fuel efficiency
• Develop and manage capital and operating budgets, identifying opportunities for cost reduction and optimization
• Work closely with senior leadership to align strategic sourcing decisions with organizational objectives

Required Skills & Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills, knowledge, and competencies:

• Post-secondary degree in a related field such as business administration, management or logistics
• Procurement or supply chain certification, such as CIPP, CIPM or SCMP, is a strong asset
• Proven leadership and prior management experience
• Strong proficiency with MS Office Suite (Excel, SharePoint, Outlook) and ability to quickly learn fleet management system
• A strategic thinker with a visionary focus and a proactive attitude
• Self-motivated with a strong business acumen and sound decision-making skills
• Excellent negotiation and presentation skills; proven success negotiating supplier contracts
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment

Benefits & Perks

Venturis is proud to offer competitive compensation and flexible benefits coverage for all eligible employees, including an employer matching RRSP plan:

• Company paid medical health care plan for you and your dependents
• Dental plan, vision plan, and prescription drug coverage
• Annual health care spending account
• Life insurance, disability insurance, and travel insurance – 100% employer paid
• Sick leave plan – 100% employer paid
• Employee assistance programs
• RRSP matching
• Company laptop and cellphone
• Ongoing professional development opportunities

The base pay range for this role is: $115,000 to $130,000 per year, depending on experience.

This is a hybrid role based in Coquitlam or Langley, BC. Please note that after training is complete, work can be performed from home two days per week.

Venturis Capital would like to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted by Talent Acquisition for an interview. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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