Cornerstone Building Brands is a leading manufacturer of exterior building products for residential and low-rise non-residential buildings in North America. Headquartered in Cary, N.C., we serve residential and commercial customers across the new construction and Repair & Remodel (R&R) markets. Our market-leading portfolio of products spans vinyl windows, vinyl siding, stone veneer, metal roofing, metal wall systems and metal accessories. Cornerstone Building Brands’ broad, multi-channel distribution platform and expansive national footprint includes more than 18,800 team members at manufacturing, distribution and office locations throughout North America. Corporate stewardship and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) responsibility are embedded in our culture. We are committed to contributing positively to the communities where we live, work and play. For more information, visit us at cornerstonebuildingbrands.com.
The Purchasing Manager is responsible for leading and actively managing all aspects of procure-to-pay business cycle, including sourcing, purchasing processes, contract management, inventory management. This role will build strong vendor relationships across a both direct, indirect and resell categories. This role ensures optimal value and alignment with business objectives and works collaboratively with our broader team including our US strategic sourcing team. The successful candidate will provide expert guidance on complex purchasing and sourcing initiatives across multiple departments, continuously identifying opportunities to reduce costs, enhance efficiency and drive greater value for the organization. The Purchasing Manager is responsible for leading and actively managing all aspects of procure-to-pay business cycle, including sourcing, purchasing processes, contract management, inventory management. This role will build strong vendor relationships across a both direct, indirect and resell categories. This role ensures optimal value and alignment with business objectives and works collaboratively with our broader team including our US strategic sourcing team. The successful candidate will provide expert guidance on complex purchasing and sourcing initiatives across multiple departments, continuously identifying opportunities to reduce costs, enhance efficiency and drive greater value for the organization.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead a team of buyers and coordinators, coaching and developing to build bench strength and valuable contributors to our organization
- Implement procurement strategies to maintain security of supply and optimize value and quality
- Manage risks and challenges and ensure measures are in place to protect the business
- Works collaboratively with Product Management, Sales and Supply Chain organization to lead and/or participate in projects across the business.
- Set, measure and track departmental objectives/KPIs in area of supplier performance, buyer performance, cost takeout and working capital objectives.
- Ensure smooth flow and timely delivery of materials, goods and services throughout different departments and operations.
- Manage and participate in the sourcing strategy, vendor selection, negotiation, and contract placement of goods and services.
- Approve & review high value purchase orders and ensure that all purchases are consistent with company policies and procedures.
- Partners with all internal stakeholders to develop processes and tools.
- Actively work with strategic vendors to build strong relationships and foster transparency and trust.
Hybrid Role – Brantford office visits a few times monthly
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management or related discipline.
- CPM, CPPM, SPSM, ISM or CPIM certification preferred.
Experience
- Minimum 7 years professional experience in strategic sourcing and commodity management.
- Team management.
- Experience within company owned distribution hub and spoke environments.
- Building materials and/or construction sector supply chain experience an asset
Skills/Abilities
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite
- Highly skilled in Excel and data analytics.
- Ability to travel occasionally as required.
- Strong risk and financial modeling skills.
- Comfortable with interpreting financial data.
- Excellent planning and prioritization skills
- Comfortable with changing priorities and highly responsive to business needs
- Project management and influencing skills.
- Ability to interact with all organizational levels and demonstrate professional presence.
- Ability to communicate and document complex processes in a clear and concise manner.
- Strong analytical skills and creative problem solving capabilities.
- Excellent verbal, presentation and written skills.
- Highly organized and detail oriented.
- Highly motivated, results focused and acts with a high sense of urgency.
- Category management
- Strong and adaptable negotiation skills.
- Structuring and managing supplier contracts/outsourcing agreements.
Cornerstone Building Brands Canada is also committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free recruitment and selection process. Applicants should advise Human Resources if they require any type of accommodation during the recruitment process.