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 recent product introductions through supplier sourcing and readiness

Develop and implement tools, dashboards, and reporting to enhance procurement visibility and decision-making

About You

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

Salary Range
$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.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 CONFIDENTIAL Procurement Manager (Ontario)
🏢 Vaco Recruiter Services
📍 Ontario