Director of Purchasing
Job in
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Listing for:
Ballard
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-02
Job specializations:
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Management
Supply Chain / Intl. Trade, Business Management
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Business
Supply Chain / Intl. Trade, Business Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Reporting to the Vice President of Supply Chain Management, the Director of Purchasing will be responsible for overseeing and managing all procurement activities within our global organization. Your primary objective will be to develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives, streamline procurement processes, and optimize supplier relationships to ensure the timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services. You will lead a team of purchasing professionals across North America, Europe and Asia to provide guidance, set goals and objectives, and foster a collaborative and efficient work environment.
Your expertise and leadership will contribute to driving operational efficiency, mitigating risks, and maximizing value for the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
1.Develop and implement procurement strategies:
Analyze organizational needs and develop comprehensive purchasing strategies aligned with business objectives for all key operational regions in North America, Europe and Asia.Develop and cross functionally approve multi-year volume forecasts to use with strategic suppliers for RFI/RFP/RFQ purposes aimed at developing cost reduction roadmaps to meet and exceed organizational targets and to ensure the best possible pricing and terms for negotiated supply agreements.Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify, evaluate, nominate, and validate suppliers and components that are aligned with Ballard’s strategic product roadmap and product development technical, quality and cost requirements.Plan and execute on procurement department’s Annual Operating Budget, ensuring adequate labour, capital investment and functional financial budget resources are secured to meet the organizational requirements, including active management of inventory working capital.Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their requirements and provide guidance on procurement processes and best practices.2.Strategic Sourcing and Supply Base Development:
Collaborate with Product Development Program and Quality to Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers and supplier component technologies to support fuel cell product development based on quality, cost, reliability, and serviceability.Perform ongoing global assessment of supply base for current and future strategic component technologies to enhance multi-source component supply opportunities, local supply for global production locations, and adoption of new component manufacturing technologies based on quality, cost, reliability, and serviceability.Negotiate contracts, terms, and conditions with suppliers to maximize value and mitigate risks.Establish and maintain strong relationships with existing and future approved suppliers, monitoring performance and resolving any issues or disputes that may arise.3.Procurement process optimization:
Streamline purchasing processes and systems to enhance efficiency and effectiveness and enable global growth in a structured and standardized manner.Develop and implement procurement policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.Utilize technology and data analytics to improve procurement decision-making, forecasting, and inventory management at a global level.4.Team leadership and development:
Lead a team of global purchasing professionals, providing clear direction, guidance, and support.Set performance objectives, conduct regular performance evaluations, and identify training and development opportunities.Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that promotes innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.Act as a role model for the Ballard cultural values.5.Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Compliance and Environmental, Social Governance (ESG):
Identify potential risks in the purchasing process and develop strategies to mitigate them which actively link to Ballard’s ERM risk register.Develop and implement purchasing strategies to support global growth and multi-site manufacturing locations, continuity of supply (including capacity and component lifecycle management), mitigation or risk related to warranty exposure and service support,…
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