Purchasing Manager

Ego Fashions (2983630 Canada Inc.), a Montréal garment importer, is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to plan, organize, direct and evaluate the activities of its purchasing department at its Ville Saint-Laurent head office. Terms: Term/contract, full-time, 36 months, 30 hours per week. Wage: $73.00/hour Language of work: English or French. Frequent travel required. Main duties: - Plan and control the purchasing department budget and expenditures - Plan, develop and implement purchasing policies and procedures - Plan and organize daily operations - Review purchase order claims and contracts for compliance with company policy - Oversee evaluation of the cost and quality of goods and services - Authorize development of specifications for products and services - Manage contracts and review/process claims against suppliers - Complete and process international purchase orders - Establish and maintain relationships with overseas suppliers - Organize and maintain inventory; apply quality-control procedures - Hire, train, direct and motivate staff; supervise more than 20 people - Oversee preparation of reports and advise senior management Requirements: - Master's degree - 5 years or more of purchasing and procurement experience, including demonstrated experience in international textile/garment import procurement and managing overseas supplier relationships and international purchase orders Assets: - Knowledge of Bengali - Familiarity with the business culture and trade practices of the company's South Asian sourcing markets Benefits: Bonus and stock/share participation; on-site (free) parking; variable or compressed work week. How to apply: Email your résumé and cover letter to chanjohnston82@gmail.com and include reference EF3382-03.