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What does a group purchasing manager do?

A Group Purchasing Manager is responsible for overseeing the procurement process for a group or consortium, often representing multiple organizations or departments. Their main role is to negotiate contracts, secure favorable pricing, and manage supplier relationships to maximize cost savings and efficiency for the group. They analyze market trends, evaluate suppliers, and ensure compliance with purchasing policies. Effective communication and negotiation skills are crucial in this role, as is the ability to balance quality and cost. Group Purchasing Managers often work in industries such as healthcare, hospitality, or manufacturing.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a group purchasing manager?

To excel as a Group Purchasing Manager, you need strong negotiation, analytical, and financial management skills, often supported by a degree in business, supply chain, or a related field. Familiarity with procurement software (such as SAP or Oracle), contract management systems, and relevant certifications like CPSM or CIPS is highly valuable. Leadership, relationship-building, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for managing teams and supplier partnerships. These competencies are essential to optimize cost savings, ensure supplier reliability, and drive strategic sourcing initiatives within organizations.

How does a group purchasing manager typically collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure cost savings and supplier compliance?

A Group Purchasing Manager regularly works with various departments such as finance, operations, and procurement teams to align purchasing strategies with organizational goals. This involves organizing cross-functional meetings to understand departmental needs, negotiating with suppliers based on consolidated requirements, and ensuring adherence to procurement policies. Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders helps identify opportunities for bulk purchasing, streamline processes, and maintain supplier compliance. Open communication and regular reporting are key to achieving cost savings and effective supplier management.

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Senior Manager, Manufacturing Operations

Montreal, QC • On-site

Caeus
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Full-time

Retirement

Re-posted 7 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Lead manufacturing transformation initiatives aligned with Lean principles.

  • Identify and implement process improvements across safety, quality, delivery, cost and engagement.

  • Develop and mentor leadership teams.

Job description

As part of our Manufacturing team, you'll bring innovation to life, transforming visionary designs into world-class training solutions. You'll play a key role in assembling, refining, and delivering products that support aviation and defence missions worldwide. Every detail you shape contributes to safety, precision, and performance.

At CAE, our manufacturing teams play a critical role in transforming advanced designs into world-class training and simulation solutions.

As part of a major operational transformation, we are looking for a leader who can drive performance, simplify processes, and elevate operational excellence within a complex manufacturing environment.

This role requires a balance of strategic thinking and hands-on leadership.

Description

As Senior Manager, Manufacturing Operations, you will lead production teams through a period of significant transformation.

You will oversee approximately 150 employees, including first-line managers, and be accountable for operational performance, process excellence, and team capability development.

You will act as a change agent, implementing Lean principles and building scalable systems that improve efficiency and flow.

Responsibilities

  • Lead manufacturing transformation initiatives aligned with Lean principles.
  • Identify and implement process improvements across safety, quality, delivery, cost and engagement.
  • Maintain strong floor presence to understand operational challenges.
  • Develop and mentor leadership teams.
  • Establish a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
  • Manage labor relations in a unionized environment.
  • Implement structured daily management routines.
  • Use data to drive decision-making.
  • Ensure effective use of manufacturing systems (ERP, MES).
  • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
  • 8+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing.
  • Experience in operational transformation or continuous improvement.
  • Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles.
  • Experience with manufacturing systems (ERP, MES).

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in complex manufacturing environments.
  • Transformational leadership capabilities.
  • Experience leading multidisciplinary teams.
  • Stakeholder management and influence skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Coaching and talent development experience.
  • Experience in unionized environments.
  • Strong analytical mindset.

Benefits

  • Group insurance
  • Telemedicine
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Group RRSP
  • Defined benefit pension plan
  • Sabbatical leave
  • Enhanced parental leave

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About CAE

At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we've driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.

Position TypeRegularEqual Opportunity & Accommodations

CAE is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, nationality, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by law. We encourage applicants who may not meet every qualification to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available-contact your recruiter or email CAECarrieres-Careers@cae.com if needed.

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