Confidential Procurement Manager

Position: CONFIDENTIAL Procurement Manager
About the Opportunity  Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Planner/Buyers responsible for procurement and vendor coordination  Oversee day-to-day procurement and planning activities to ensure continuity of supply  Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to cost, service, and supplier performance  Drive accountability, performance management, and continuous development within the team  Oversee procurement of goods, services, raw materials, and packaging to support operational requirements  Perform rough-cut capacity planning and collaborate with vendors to optimize production schedules  Ensure alignment between procurement activities and demand forecasts  Coordinate the movement of raw materials, packaging, and finished goods to/from vendors  Track open purchase orders and monitor inbound shipment status to ensure on-time delivery  Lead sourcing initiatives including RFPs and RFQs to ensure competitive pricing and supplier selection  Conduct periodic market testing to benchmark costs and identify savings opportunities  Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms & conditions with suppliers  Monitor market trends and cost drivers (materials, freight, currency) Deliver measurable cost savings and value improvement initiatives  Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure performance, quality, and reliability  Draft, negotiate, and implement supply agreements and contracts  Evaluate supplier performance using scorecards and drive continuous improvement  Identify, assess, and onboard new suppliers to support business growth and mitigate risk  Proactively identify supply constraints, risks, and capacity limitations  Communicate risks and mitigation plans to key stakeholders (e.g., Sales, Demand Planning, Operations) Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment on supply, cost, and service objectives  Support new product introductions through supplier sourcing and readiness  Develop and implement tools, dashboards, and reporting to enhance procurement visibility and decision-making  About You  Minimum 6 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain roles  Cpg and/or manufacturing company experience  Working in excel, need manual process experience  Minimum 4 years of leadership or team management experience  

Experience with contract manufacturing or vendor-managed production environments is preferred  Proven track record in supplier negotiations, cost reduction, and strategic sourcing  Professional certifications (e.g., CPSM, CPIM, CSCP) are an asset  Salary Range $120,000 - $135,000 / year

How to Apply

Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please know that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats. When referencing this job, quote #480395 This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Vaco/Highspring’s client.  You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.

A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.  Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer:
Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions…