Director, Procurement

• Compensation: CAD 130,000 - CAD 140,000 - yearly

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

The Director, Procurement leads sourcing strategies and optimization of sourcing and procurement processes, systems, and tools across the region. Leads up to $800M+ in direct and indirect goods and services spend portfolio across all sourcing categories (e.g., Laboratory / Operating Supplies and Services, Technology, Travel, Fleet, Professional Services, Field Equipment, Logistics, Real Estate and Facilities) within a large, complex, dynamic, and regulated matrix organization.

• Establishes and maintains regional business partner relationships with key stakeholders to ensure deep understanding of needs and strategies to deliver sustainable and profitable P&L efficiencies.
• Supports the development of regional category SME’s and drives supply chain and category management strategies. Serves as an active member of a regional Procurement Leadership Team to drive strategy and deploy sourcing and procurement initiatives, while adhering to internal standards, policies and procedures.
• Identifies and leads initiatives that promote the maturity of the Procurement and Vendor Management functions
• Develops and advances reporting, governance, knowledge management, and communication across the business.
• Ensures effective risk management and control of the supply base through robust contracts and monitoring of financials SLAs and KPIs and through compliance of corporate policies, systems and controls.
• Recommends, designs, and implements sourcing and procurement best practices and policies.
• Supports the deployment of best‑in‑class supplier performance and relationship management programs.
• Leads the management and rationalization of extensive number of suppliers to optimize the regional supply base and performs other duties as assigned.
• Provides leadership to cross‑functional business partners to maximize and continuously improve “total cost of ownership” for indirect goods and services.
• Ensures compliance with policies, systems, and controls. Adheres to internal standards, policies and procedures, and performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, or Finance, or in a related discipline,
• 10+ years of experience in procurement management experience
• 5+ years of experience of supervising employees

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management or Business Administration (MBA) in combination with experience listed above

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) designation

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Excellent analytical, reasoning, and problem‑solving skills
• Technology savvy and well‑versed in financial analytics
• Advanced proficiency in GEP eSourcing tool (or other eSourcing tool) and Oracle E-Business Suite
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and negotiation skills
• Customer / client focus mindset
• Ability to comprehend and interpret financial and regulatory information
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• Ability to effectively present and discuss confidential information and respond to questions from leadership
• Demonstrated leadership ability, confidence, and executive presence, ability to motivate staff
• Proven ability to develop and implement policies, projects, processes, systems, and controls across a large, complex, dynamic, and regulated matrix organization
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, deadline driven environment
• Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks and initiatives simultaneously
• Ability to build trust and drive team effectiveness
• Ability to exercise influence, diplomatically, and have a positive impact inside and outside of the organization
• Possess the qualities of self‑motivation and results‑orientation
• Excellent verbal, written, and…