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

• 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
• You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada

$120,000 - $135,000 / year

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.