Procurement Director

Overview

This opportunity is presented by our partner company searching for a Procurement Director located in Canada. This senior leadership position entails guiding procurement transformation efforts and enhancing strategic sourcing across a large organization with complex operations. The role involves oversight of a significant portfolio comprising both direct and indirect expenditures, driving cost optimization, supplier effectiveness, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead regional procurement strategies and initiatives to optimize sourcing across diverse categories such as technology, professional services, logistics, facilities management, travel, equipment, and operational supplies.
• Oversee a large spending portfolio, identifying cost-saving opportunities and improving efficiency to generate added value.
• Establish and nurture strong partnerships with business stakeholders to align procurement approaches with organizational goals.
• Formulate and implement category management plans, while fostering growth and skill development among procurement specialists.
• Participate in leadership programs within procurement, spearheading strategic sourcing and adopting industry best practices.
• Drive improvements in procurement maturity, vendor management, governance frameworks, and operational workflows.
• Create reporting and communication systems to enhance visibility and support informed decision-making in procurement.
• Develop and enforce supplier performance management programs, including setting contracts, service level agreements, risk management, and compliance oversight.
• Manage supplier base rationalization efforts to optimize efficiency and business results regionally.
• Lead cross-functional teams in initiatives to reduce total ownership costs of goods and services.
• Ensure adherence to internal policies, systems, controls, and applicable regulations in all procurement activities.
• Provide mentorship and motivation to procurement teams, encouraging collaboration, accountability, and ongoing process improvement.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant disciplines such as Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Finance, or Business Administration.
• At least 10 years of experience in procurement management, strategic sourcing, or supply chain leadership roles.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience managing and developing teams.
• Master’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management or an MBA is preferred.
• CPSM certification is advantageous.
• Deep expertise in procurement workflows, category management, supplier negotiations, and vendor relations.
• Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving capabilities with the skill to interpret complex regulatory and business data.
• Familiarity with procurement technologies like GEP eSourcing and ERP systems such as Oracle E-Business Suite is desirable.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing procurement policies, controls, and systems in multi-layered organizations.
• Ability to influence senior leaders and foster cross-departmental collaboration.
• Strong leadership qualities to inspire teams, cultivate trust, and achieve impactful results.
• Adept at prioritizing and managing multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Fluent English communication, both written and oral.
• Competent with Microsoft Office suite including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Preparedness for occasional travel as job demands.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary between CAD 130,000 and 140,000.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with employer support.
• Retirement savings via an RRSP program.
• PTO and initiatives that promote work-life balance.
• Professional growth opportunities, including online courses, classroom training, and tuition reimbursement.
• Potential for career advancement within a global, collaborative, and innovative organization.
• A supportive work environment emphasizing employee well-being and career progression.

Additional Information

This job listing is managed on behalf of a partner company responsible for application processing and subsequent hiring steps.

Applications are evaluated impartially using AI-assisted matching to shortlist the most suitable candidates, with final hiring decisions resting with the partner company’s internal team.

Applicants’ personal data is handled in compliance with applicable data protection regulations, and AI tools may assist recruitment processes without replacing human decision-making.