Radial Engineering/Primacoustic is based in Port Coquitlam, BC, a short drive from Vancouver. Radial has a longstanding reputation for bringing reliable and tough-as-nails problem solvers to the professional audio and musical instrument market, which means you will see Radial products on stages and in studios world-wide. The Primacoustic division manufactures acoustic treatment products for recording studios, venues, restaurants, boardrooms, house of worship, home theater, and all types of commercial spaces.
With approximately 100 employees, Radial boasts in-house research and development, engineering, production, sales and marketing. An extensive network of dealers and distributors makes Radial and Primacoustic products available around the world. We are known as an industry standard in many areas of professional audio.
Position: *
To support our growth, we are looking to fill the position of *Sourcing Manager *on our *Procurement Team*. This role will primarily focus on sourcing of components from offshore suppliers, since as China. The role reports directly to the Procurement Team Manager.
_Key Duties and Responsibilities… about the role_*
Managing the company’s supply portfolio ensuring transparency of spending
Generating and implementing efficient sourcing and category management strategies
Analyzing and calculating costs of procurement and suggest methods to decrease expenditure
Working knowledge of China based suppliers/manufacturers
Managing Quality Control personnel (China)
Manage the company’s supply portfolio ensuring transparency of spending
Invent negotiation strategies and secure profitable deals
Optimize sourcing procedures to attain maximum efficiency
Cooperate with stakeholders to guarantee agreement on terms and processes
Research and anticipate shifts in the negotiating power of suppliers
Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking
Estimate risks and apply risk minimizing techniques
Discover and partner with trustworthy vendors and suppliers
Determine quantity and timing of deliveries
Occasional travel will be required to visit offshore suppliers
_Key Skills and Qualifications… about our requirements_*
Proven work experience as a Sourcing Manager or Commodity Manager
Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management and relevant software
Understanding of market dynamics and sound business judgement
Strong project management and leadership skills
Ability to negotiate and sustain networking relationships
Comfortable with figures and in collecting, analyzing and interpreting data
Solid judgement with ability to make good decisions
BS degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration
Proficient in Microsoft Office specifically Excel, Outlook and Word.
Speak fluent Chinese/Mandarin
_Key Competencies… about you_*
Excellent ability to communicate ideas verbally and in writing.
Top-notch interpersonal and teamwork skills with strong customer service orientation.
Able to work effectively with minimal supervision or as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Sound ability to prioritize issues and manage and drive multiple, competing tasks in fast paced, dynamic environment.
Detail oriented, procedural in work flow, aptitude for accuracy
Possess a strong can do attitude and take hands on approach to deliver superior results
_Work Environment… about us_*
Radial Engineering is an equal opportunity employer.
Comprehensive health benefits program.
Company matched RRSP deductions.
We have created a work environment filled with fun people who are great at their jobs. Most of our employees are long-term and passionate about the industry.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, please note that only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. No phone calls please.*
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $0.00 per year
Benefits:
Extended health care