Company Description David Brown Santasalo is a leading global provider of mechanical power transmission solutions for a wide range of industrial applications. Drawing on almost three centuries of combined gear engineering expertise, the company designs and delivers current industrial gear units and comprehensive gearbox support services. Its solutions are trusted by customers worldwide who rely on robust, efficient, and high-performance gear technologies to keep critical operations running.

The organization places strong emphasis on technical excellence, reliability, and long-term partnerships, offering both innovative products and lifecycle service support. This environment provides professionals with opportunities to contribute to complex industrial projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Role Description The Supply Chain Manager, North America is responsible for leading and developing the North American Supply Chain and Procurement organization and for driving the implementation of DBS supply chain strategies across the region.

The role is accountable for developing and executing strategic sourcing, category management, supplier relationship management (SRM), supplier development, and procurement excellence initiatives that support business growth, cost competitiveness, supply chain resilience, and long-term value creation.

The Supply Chain

Manager is responsible for optimizing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), strengthening supplier performance, mitigating supply chain risks, and leveraging global sourcing synergies across the DBS Group.

Working closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Sales, and Finance, the Supply Chain Manager ensures continuity of supply, effective supplier management,



and alignment of procurement activities with business objectives.

As a member of the local management team, the Supply Chain Manager provides leadership in supply chain strategy deployment, operational excellence, sustainability initiatives, risk management, and continuous improvement across the North American Supply Chain organization.

Qualifications

- Minimum 8 years of procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Minimum 3 years of leadership experience.
- Proven track record in strategic sourcing, category management, supplier relationship management, and contract negotiations.
- Strong commercial, analytical, and business acumen.
- Effective leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement and business results.
- Working knowledge of SAP ERP and procurement processes
- Have business acumen.

To be eligible for this position, you must legally be permitted to work in Canada, without any additional sponsorship support from David Brown Santasalo Canada Inc.

David Brown Santasalo Canada Inc. would like to thank all applicants for applying, but only those selected as potential candidates will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally-protected factors. Disability-related accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

📌 Supply Chain Manager – North America (Baie-D'Urfe)
🏢 David Brown Santasalo
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