Manager - Procurement

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We are looking to add an experienced Manager – Procurement to our Operations team in Vancouver. Reporting to the Director - Supply Chain, this role is accountable for end‑to‑end procurement strategy and operations, ensuring reliable supply, strong supplier partnerships, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement through effective leadership and data‑driven decision‑making.

• Defines and leads the procurement strategy to support company, department, and Operations goals, including supply continuity, inventory optimization, and cost effectiveness.
• Aligns procurement priorities with Planning, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Field Services, and Finance to ensure materials and supplier capabilities support business needs.
• Leads strategic supplier relationships, including performance reviews, issue escalation, risk mitigation, and opportunities for improved quality, lead time, and total cost.
• Establishes governance expectations for procurement‑related master data, including supplier records, item data, purchasing parameters, lead times, pricing, and planning inputs.
• In collaboration with the Director, contributes to and manages the team budget, procurement forecasts, and spend priorities.
• Uses relevant and actionable data to guide decision‑making, communicate trade‑offs, and escalates risks or constraints to stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Supports executive and business reviews by preparing clear, data‑backed updates, presentations, and recommendations that translate procurement performance, risks, and priorities into actionable leadership insights.

• Oversees procurement execution, including purchasing workflows, purchase order management, shortage response, supplier communication, and support for delivery commitments.
• Establishes and improves processes, standards, and reporting practices that enable the team to manage workload, priorities, service levels, and procurement data accurately.
• Leads continuous improvement initiatives related to inventory planning, master data integrity, supplier performance, ERP usage, and procurement controls.
• Partners with Planning, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Finance on demand and supply planning, new product introduction, engineering change reviews, and prioritization decisions to support operational readiness.
• Uses ERP data, inventory signals, supplier performance trends, and business priorities to support fact‑based decisions and reduce reliance on manual follow‑up or assumptions.
• Ensures procurement documentation, supplier records, item data, purchasing parameters, and agreements are maintained accurately and updated as business needs evolve.

• Acts as a champion of company values by promoting and integrating them into daily operations, employee engagement, and organizational initiatives.
• Coaches and mentors existing team members to reach their fullest potential.
• Conducts performance evaluations and identifies top performers/persons needing support.
• Builds trusted relationships by actively listening and delivering fair and honest feedback.
• Collaborates with the People (HR) Team on recruitment strategies and participates in attracting new talent and the entire employee life cycle.
• Implements strategies to effectively remove team member roadblocks while advocating for team resources and technologies.
• Oversees the development and execution of department‑specific programs to accelerate and maximize the effectiveness of new hires & existing team members.
• Additional duties as occasionally required by your manager.

• Bachelor’s degree…