Our client, a well-established Burlington-based manufacturer, is seeking a
Procurement Manager to lead all purchasing and supply chain activities for their operation. This is a standalone, highly visible role responsible for approximately $40 million in annual spend and offers the opportunity to play a key strategic role within the business.
Reporting directly to a senior executive, the Procurement Manager will work closely with operations, engineering, production, and suppliers to ensure material availability, cost control, inventory optimization, and successful execution of customer projects.
What our client has to offer:
- $100,000-$110,000 total compensation package, including profit sharing
- Group benefits
- 3 weeks, with flexibility to negotiate 4 weeks for the right candidate
- Opportunity to lead a successful purchasing department.
- 100% in-office position in Burlington.
Responsibilities
- Manage procurement of raw materials, packaging, consumables, and other operational requirements.
- Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, including international vendors.
- Negotiate pricing, contracts, lead times, and supply agreements.
- Oversee inventory control and material requirements planning (MRP).
- Partner with operations and production teams to support scheduling and ensure uninterrupted manufacturing.
- Monitor supplier performance and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Support customer product development and manufacturing projects by tracking timelines, materials, and costs.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across purchasing and supply chain functions.
Qualifications
- Minimum 8 years of procurement, purchasing, or supply chain experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with international sourcing and supplier management.
- Post-secondary education in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or a related field.
- Purchasing or supply chain certification/designation is considered an asset.
- Strong knowledge of procurement best practices, inventory management, MRP systems, and contract negotiation.
- Experience working in a small to mid-sized organization is preferred.
- Self-motivated professional who is comfortable working independently and taking ownership of the function.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement professional who wants to make a significant impact in a stable, growing manufacturing environment.
This posting is for an open vacancy currently available within our client's organization. Interested and qualified candidates please apply today. We would like to thank all applicants however only those under consideration will be contacted.
To be eligible for this role, you must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
Please note that we use AI tools as part of our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and improve candidate experience.
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