Responsibilities

- Lead strategic sourcing and procurement activities for the Ground Support business across Canada
- Develop and manage the full regional sourcing strategy with global operations and supply chain
- Establish and maintain relationships with key suppliers and service providers
- Develop supplier scorecards and performance metrics for quality, delivery, cost, innovation, and responsiveness
- Ensure compliance with procurement governance, trade regulations, import/export requirements, and supplier onboarding standards
- Develop category management strategies and long‑term sourcing plans
- Oversee warehousing, transportation, distribution, and trade compliance with PU’s
- Ensure reliable, cost‑efficient logistics aligned with SLAs and OTIF targets
- Drive inventory control, safety stock, replenishment strategies, planning accuracy, and lead‑time improvements
- Partner with Operations, Production Planning, Engineering, and Logistics teams to maintain optimal inventory levels
- Establish performance dashboards monitoring spend, supplier performance, inventory health, realized savings, and operational risks
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives using data analytics
- Support recent product introductions, engineering changes, supplier qualification, and material readiness
- Collaborate with global procurement and supply chain teams on best practices, supplier agreements, and sourcing opportunities
- Travel within Canada and occasionally internationally for supplier reviews, audits, operational initiatives, strategic projects, and business continuity activities
- Adhere to Environmental,



Health & Safety policies and attend related training

Requirements

- 3-5 years of leadership experience in supply chain, procurement, and logistics within a multinational environment
- Proven experience in supply chain management, procurement, and logistics at a regional or global level
- Strong leadership and team development capabilities
- Expertise in ERP systems and data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI)
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- In‑depth knowledge of trade compliance, localisation strategies, and risk management
- Ability to identify process gaps and implement improvements
- Knowledge of cost optimisation, process improvement, and decision‑making
- Knowledge of warehousing, transportation, and trade compliance
- Knowledge of demand forecasting, safety stock, and lead‑time reduction
- Knowledge of business continuity and regulatory adherence
- Ability to lead and support projects from planning to execution
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to work effectively with stakeholders across regions
- Ability to create clear, compelling presentations and confidently present data, insights, and project outcomes to senior stakeholders




- High level of accuracy in data handling and reporting
- Bachelor’s degree preferred with emphasis in business administration, economics, and/or engineering
- Professional designation (SCMP, CPSM, CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent) considered an asset
- Bilingual (English/French) considered an asset
- Adherence to Sandvik's Environmental, Health & Safety policies and applicable safety procedures
- Willingness to use mandatory PPE when visiting Sandvik or customer facilities

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing, procurement, and logistics management, with a strong focus on supplier relationship management, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives. Proficient in data analytics and ERP systems to drive inventory control and optimise supply chain performance.

Highest‑signal resume keywords

- Supply Chain Management
- Procurement Leadership
- Data Analytics Tools
- Trade Compliance
- Negotiation Skills

Hard Skills

- Strategic Sourcing
- Supplier Scorecards
- Inventory Control
- Cost Optimisation
- Demand Forecasting
- Process Improvement
- Logistics Management
- Performance Metrics
- Project Management
- Regulatory Adherence

Soft Skills

- Leadership
- Communication
- Stakeholder Management
- Team Development
- Presentation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

- SCMP
- CPSM
- CPIM
- CSCP

Industry Keywords

- Trade Regulations
- Supplier Onboarding
- Environmental Health & Safety
- Business Continuity
- Logistics SLAs

Tools & Technologies

- ERP Systems
- Power BI

📌 Procurement Manager (Saskatoon)
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📍 Saskatoon