Head of Supply Chain & Procurement

Location: King City

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

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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 to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform…