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Manager, International Purchasing

Location:Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Job Type:Permanent
Posted:19th Apr 2010
Closing Date:17th May 2010
Posted By:PFK Management Group Inc.
Details:
Manager, International Purchasing

Responsible for planning, developing and buying materials, parts, supplies and equipments in a timely and cost effective way while maintaining appropriate quality standards and specifications in Latin America. Individuals with senior levels of experience will be recognized accordingly.

Main duties of the Job:
• Dealing with suppliers and brokers in Canada, China and Latin America.
• Develop and review purchase requests and ensure authorization as necessary to facilitate the timely purchase of products to be delivered to Latin America.
• Maintain procurement files and track purchasing activity and measurements.
• Manage vendor relationships with Latin America and Canadian companies.
• Assist department in developing and implementing purchasing strategies for Latin America.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein in support of the company.

Educational Requirements of the Job:

• University Degree in Engineering or equivalent education and experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft office products and Microsoft Photo Editor.

Experience/Skill Requirements of the Job:

• 7 to 10 years experience in a similar role, importing products to Latin America.
• Previous experience with the tradeshow markets.
• Cost and time evaluation experience.
• A strong understanding of the import and export laws in Latin America.
• Previous experience dealing with Latin America import and export laws and procedure.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish. Perfect writing, reading and listening in Spanish is required.
 
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