Global Procurement Manager

Global Procurement Manager

ABOUT COOLIT SYSTEMS INC.

Founded in Calgary, Alberta in 2001, CoolIT Systems is the leading Direct Liquid Cooling technology provider for data centers, supercomputers, and desktop computers. We design and manufacture solutions used by the largest tech companies globally.

Recognized as one of "The Americas' Fastest Growing Companies 2023" by Financial Times and honored with the Deloitte Fast 50 Clean Technology award in 2022, as well as the Deloitte Fast 500 distinction in both 2021 and 2022, CoolIT's rapid growth is capturing global attention.

As demand for generative AI, high performance computing and cloud solutions rapidly expands, there has never been a more exciting time to join our team.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Role:

CoolIT Systems, Inc. is looking for a high performing Global Procurement Manager with minimum 7 years experience to join our Calgary team.

The primary responsibility of this position is to manage the CoolIT procurement teams globally, NPI Projects and Sustaining Procurement.

It is imperative that the successful applicant for this position has experience working within an Engineering, proto-type build, NPI and Manufacturing environment. Experience with contract manufactures and suppliers in the Eastern hemisphere is a critical requirement. Electrical Components & wiring, pumps, tubing, HVAC and custom metal work is the bulk of materials that will require sourcing and purchasing in this role, familiarity and prior supply chain exposure to these materials is a requirement.

Responsibilities:

• Management of Sustaining Procurement teams.
• Develops and maintains KPI and tools to measure team's performance.
• Creates and maintains Supply Chain QMS processes, work instructions and forms.
• Trains staff and other departments members on collaborative processes.
• Consistently review material readiness and that supply is aligned with demand requirements.
• Sources materials to help support sustaining products, projects, NPI and day to day operations.
• Ensure a smooth transition of procurement process from prototype to full production.
• Establish specifications in terms of optimal quantity to purchase, quality required and the cost impact on budget.
• Select suppliers according to the type of product, quality provided by the supplier and the possibility of partnership.
• Negotiate contracts that include costs, warranties, delivery, handling, and penalties for late delivering or cost overruns.
• Monitor supplier performance with a system that monitors, measures, and provides feedback on supplier performance.
• Monitors the procurement team adherence to processes including the RFQ cycle, generating requisitions, PO creation, PO follow-up, goods reception, and final payment.
• Provide an uninterrupted flow of materials and services.
• Responsible to perform inventory analysis and management to avoid low stock, over stock and obsolete inventory through data analysis.
• Identify, develop, and implement contingency plan for critical suppliers and vendors.
• Help drive the use of Lean methodologies throughout the procurement process. Apply Lean tools to improve process capability, eliminate defects, improve on-time delivery and achieve cost saving targets.
• Applies and uses technology tools (enterprise resource planning systems, Microsoft Excel, etc.) to increase category and business intelligence
• Other duties as assigned by management.

WHO YOU ARE:

Basic Qualifications:

• Develop and implement purchasing and contract management work instructions, policies, and procedures.
• Effectively calculate and sets a Plan For Every Part (safety stock, min/max, EOQ etc)
• Use the master production schedule, product structure file, inventory record file and item master file for the MRP process and purchasing controls.
• Understand product tree bill of material when given parents and components.
• Calculate the requirements, receipts, orders, and projected availability for a basic MRP record.
• Driving continuous improvement and supplier development.
• Must be able to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment.
• Intermediate to Advance Level competency with MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with NetSuite (ERP System) and BOM tools (i.e. Arena).

Skills:

• Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and take on new tasks.
• Demonstrated high level of initiative, attention to detail and accuracy.
• Determined to quickly adapt to new technical environment and become familiar with CoolIT's products and services.
• Agile in environments with continuous priority shifts, adapting strategies, and urgent requests.
• Must demonstrate strong customer service skills.

WHY COOLIT?

We strive to be an employer of choice and as such we believe in rewarding our employees with career and development opportunities that will maintain and strengthen our culture while aligning to our vision and values.

Benefits

We are a company that is full of vibrant, innovative people who love what we do. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Vacation and flex days, and paid company-wide shutdown during the holiday season.

• Comprehensive benefits including Dental, Drugs, Optical, Paramedical and Health Spending. These costs are covered by CoolIT and are enacted from your first day.

• Dress for your day - in a casual yet professional environment.

• Retention rewards like "The Big Coffee Break" that reward tenure with additional vacation time and a monetary bonus.

• Employee ownership program.

We thank every candidate in advance, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Successful candidates for this position will be required to undergo background checks including criminal records check and education.