Manager – Procurement

Role Overview

• 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 escalate 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree specialized in a relevant discipline such as Business, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Operations, or a similar field.
• Generally, 6+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, inventory management, planning, or related operational roles, preferably in a manufacturing or technology environment
• Generally, 2 to 4+ years of experience in a people leadership role is preferred.
• Strong understanding of procurement operations, supplier relationship management, ERP systems, master data management, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making
• Experience using operational data, reporting tools, and business systems to identify trends, improve process discipline, and support practical recommendations
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications (e.g., Excel, Teams, SharePoint).
• Comfortable operating in fast-moving, ambiguous environments.
• Data-driven, execution-focused mindset.
• Manufacturing, industrial, or mining-adjacent experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; Spanish language is an asset.
• Health & Safety conscious individual.
• Legally able to work in Canada.

Tech Stack

• ERP

Benefits

• A competitive salary and bonus.
• Matching RRSP or 401K program (for Canadian and US employees)
• A comprehensive benefit program including an employee assistance program.
• Learning and career development programs and resources (live sessions and on-demand)
• Transit Subsidy (for roles based in Vancouver, BC)
• Hybrid work (for roles that do not require to be onsite)
• 3 weeks' vacation or more depending on the position
• Global and local company organized social events and celebrations to connect with your team