Vendor Management Specialist
Barrie, ON, CA
Prodomax Automation Ltd. is currently seeking a Vendor Management Specialist to join our team.
Located in Barrie, Ontario, Prodomax is a specialized industrial engineering firm focused on designing complex automation with a blue-chip customer base since 1971. Operating from two facilities totaling 200,000 square feet with 200+ employees; we are ISO 9001:2015 certified.
A Vendor Management Specialist is responsible for managing vendor relationships and related processes, supporting improvements to supplier qualifications and helping maintain a strong supply chain to meet the needs of the business.
Job Summary:
Prodomax Automation Ltd. is seeking a meticulous and innovative Vendor Management Specialist. The ideal candidate will be responsible for collaborating with cross-functional teams to align purchasing strategies with business goals, managing relationships with suppliers, monitoring their performance and ensuring the timely delivery of goods or services while maintaining quality and cost-efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement vendor management strategies to achieve business objectives.
- Collaborate with internal teams to streamline processes, negotiate contracts, monitor contract terms (including KPI’s), and ensure compliance with contractual obligations and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborating with vendors to ensure they meet standards of quality, responsiveness, and integrity in their work.
- Develop, Manage and coordinate rebate agreements and help maintain timely and accurate rebate credits. Develop KPI’s with respect to measuring savings.
- Address and resolve any issues or conflicts that arise in our vendor relationships. Respond to concerns raised by stakeholders, and work to prevent potential issues that may arise.
- Coordination with the Departments involved in purchasing activities, leading regular check-in meetings and status updates to ensure developments stay on track.
- Conduct research on new products and services offered by alternate suppliers, including pricing and promotions, to identify opportunities for improvements to our supply chain.
- Document and optimize payment terms for all buyers.
- Create and coordinate new supplier onboarding processes.
Other Responsibilities may Include:
Support the Customs and Finance team as necessary with respect to international shipments. This can be considered a training opportunity in customs management and compliance.
- Assist with coordinating importing/exporting processes within the company.
- Assist with outgoing and incoming customs paperwork.
- Ensure shipments to international sites are accurate with respect to the accompanying paperwork.
Qualifications:
- Degree / Diploma/Certificate in Supply Chain Management, Business, or other related disciplines; or equivalent combination of work experience, training, and education.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in vendor management or a related role.
- Good project management skills
- Strong negotiation and communication skills
- Proven track record in creating and improving processes and vendor performance
Qualifications, skills and abilities
Our Benefits:
- Safe, professional work environment
- Women's Network and Inclusion and Diversity Committee
- Employee training, development, tuition and professional fee reimbursements
- Competitive salary and profit-sharing plan
- Accrual of vacation pay during parental leave
- Partial tuition reimbursement for employees’ children
- Comprehensive Group Health & Dental Benefit Plan for single employees and those with families. Complimented by an Employee assistance and wellness program
- Matching Registered Retirement Savings Plan and Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan up to 5%
- Subsidized onsite cafeteria
- Annual performance review
- Casual business dress
- Referral Bonus: Earn up to $3,000 if you recommend an approved permanent hire – family & friends included
- Safety shoes and safety glasses reimbursement
- Prodomax Employee Excellence Recognition (PEER) Awards