Supply Chain Manager in Edmonton, Alberta

Scandinavian Building Services has been a Canadian leader in retail and commercial cleaning for the last 60 years. Starting as a small family owned and operated business in Edmonton Alberta in 1982 to offering full service janitorial and building maintenance across Canada today. We attribute our success to staying true to our core values of Service, Motivate, Respect, and Connect. As we continue to grow we are looking to add a Supply Chain Manager to the Scandi Family!

This is a full time in office position based out of our Edmonton Head Office. Hours for this role are Monday to Friday 8am – 4:30pm. Please note we are flexible on hours if preferred can work 7am – 3:30pm instead.

What’s in it for you:

• Awarded one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies: We’re committed to a high level standard of excellence for both clients and our Scandi Family.

• Growth Opportunities: A place to hang your hat. We want our employees to grow with us long term.

• Stability and Job Security: Even through tough economic times we’ve continued to steadily grow, and we aren’t slowing down any time soon. With a strong national presence across Canada

• Family First Culture: We are and have always been a family owned and operated business. We have family friendly events year-round and affectionately call our team members the Scandi Family.

• Benefits: We offer a comprehensive medical and dental plan as well as personal days off.

What your day to day will look like:

Reporting into the VP of Procurement and directly managing 2-3 Purchasing team members.

• Leadership and Supervision; Provide day to day management to purchasing team resolving performance and personnel issues and implementing company policies and procedures. Manage any escalations or concerns for the Procurement Department.

• Department Management; Develop, update, and maintain all purchasing programs and procedures consistently evaluating for improvement. Coordinate purchasing projects and provide status reports to Executives as needed.

• Purchasing; Keep up to date on internal and external factors affecting supply chain. Communicate and assist in alternate arrangements. Track purchase orders ensuring flow of inventory. Verify invoices resolving discrepancies and ensure accurate entry into trackers.

• Delivery Coordination; Monitor and coordinate deliveries of items from suppliers. Assist in preparing in house stock orders to meet delivery requirements.

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Minimum 4 years of progressive experience in procurement and/ or inventory management.

• Must have 1-3 years previous Supervisory or Management experience.

• Post secondary education in purchasing/ supply chain is preferred.

• Must have strong computer skills with proficiency in MS Office products.

• Adaptable with exceptional organizational skills and ability to work with a sense of urgency while balancing competing priorities.

• Outstanding communication skills with the ability to build strong interpersonal relationships.

What you can expect for our interview process:

• 20 minute preliminary phone interview with our Recruiter.

• 20-40 minute assessment (depending on optional practice questions or breaks).

• 45 minute in person interview with the Hiring Manager and direct Supervisor for the role.

At Scandinavian Building Services we are an equal opportunity employer who values a diverse workplace. We recognize the strength that comes from different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives and welcome all candidates to apply. We feel it is important that all people have access and opportunity to be employed, to be valued and to be respected.