Director of Supply Chain

Job Summary

CECO Environmental is a global leader in providing sustainable solutions for industrial air, water, and energy transition. Since 1966 weve been addressing the worlds most pressing environmental challenges. Our mission is to protect people, the environment, and industrial equipment while making a tangible impact across industries such as renewable energy, semiconductor manufacturing, power generation and water treatment. As a purpose‑driven company we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and integrity, ensuring that every project we undertake creates lasting positive change.

At CECO youll be part of a growing dynamic team committed to a cleaner, safer and more sustainable future.

As part of the CECO Environmental family of brands Peerless Emissions Control plays a critical role in delivering specialized air solutions that protect both people and the environment. By joining our team youll contribute to our shared mission of protecting global industrial operations and shaping the future of environmental stewardship.

The Director, Project Procurement / Supply Chain and Quality will be responsible for developing the supply‑chain strategy, optimisation and execution for the overall Emissions Solutions business, leading and directing all facets of supply‑chain management including but not limited to purchasing, global logistics (domestic & international), supplier rationalisation, inventory management, spend management, material forecasting, capacity planning and sourcing, master scheduling, contract negotiations and long‑term agreements, ERP implementation, low‑cost‑country sourcing, product cost reduction, continuous improvement, while at the same time improving service levels, reducing operational cost, developing quality standards and ensuring products, processes and manufactured goods meet the desired quality expectations of various stakeholders.

Designs and executes strategies and plans to meet the company’s short‑term and long‑term supply‑chain management / production control requirements.

• Provide hands‑on tactical leadership to ensure a world‑class supply chain that supports forecasted sales growth, maximises operating savings, delivers on time and below budget, meets set quality expectations, participates in product development and ensures customer satisfaction.
• Implement global sourcing strategies including low‑cost‑country sourcing, supplier audit and selection negotiations and scorecards.
• Lead procurement of subcontracted goods and services from developing RFP/RFQ strategic supplier selection based on total cost of ownership, bid tab analysis, supplier & risk management.
• Provide leadership and guidance to Procurement and QA/QC/SQE team to achieve desired goals and objectives, ensuring timely procurement within budget and delivered early or on time.
• Establish metrics, goals, checks and balances to measure and improve performance in the areas of purchasing, planning, inventory levels and on‑time delivery.
• Set a collaborative tone within the department and across the organisation, insisting on working in partnership to achieve results.
• Review supplier capacity and lead expansion of supplier capacity, including but not limited to developing new supply sources internationally, negotiating long‑term capacity agreements, increasing shop capacity via added resources, multiple shifts, increased floor space, etc.
• Proactively work cross‑functionally with all departments to drive new product launches and ensure proper supplier and component selection.
• Improve supplier net payment terms and milestone payments to ensure positive cash flow on projects, manage subcontractor progress to meet business goals for revenue.
• Evaluate and implement new processes, systems and technology to drive improvement in products and fabrication capacity utilisation and synchronisation of supply and demand to reduce total supply‑chain costs and working capital while meeting service goals.
• Improve operational efficiency & quality within and outside the organisation by resolving production issues, resolving NCR/CCARs, performing RCA and using lean techniques such as process mapping, line balancing,…