About the Chance - 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 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.

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