POSITION SUMMARY: KMR's client is seeking an experienced and results-oriented Procurement Specialist to lead the procurement process for the company. This newly created role represents a unique opportunity to help build the procurement function. The successful candidate will play a critical role in implementing the procurement operating model, establishing governance and sourcing processes, driving supplier consolidation, increasing spend visibility, and delivering measurable cost savings.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Partner with the management team to design and implement the procurement strategy.
- Support the development / implementation of the procurement operating model, governance framework, policies, and sourcing processes.
- Lead change management efforts with plant, and functional stakeholders.
- Establish category management disciplines.
- Drive spends visibility, compliance, procurement controls, and supplier management best practices.
- Support the implementation of procurement systems, reporting tools, and performance metrics.

STRATEGIC SOURCING:

- Develop and execute sourcing strategies:
- Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO).
- Facilities Management.
- Utilities and Energy.
- Corporate Services.
- Professional Services.
- Office & Operational Supplies.
- Fleet and Vehicle Services.
- Telecommunications.
- Capital-related services and equipment support.
- Other indirect spend categories as assigned.

SUPPLIER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT:

- Build and maintain strategic supplier partnerships.
- Develop supplier performance scorecards and governance reviews.
- Identify opportunities for innovation, service improvements, and cost optimization.
- Collaborate with suppliers to improve operational performance and support business objectives.

SAVING & PERFORMANCE DELIVERY:

- Identify and execute cost reduction initiatives.




- Deliver annual savings, productivity, and working capital targets.
- Develop roadmaps and savings pipelines.
- Track and report realized savings through established governance processes.
- Support budget development and forecast assumptions related to the spend.

STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT:

- Serve as the procurement business partner for Operations, Finance, Engineering, Quality, IT, Human Resources, and Corporate Services.
- Build strong relationships across manufacturing team:
- Influence stakeholders and drive adoption of standardized procurement practices.

SPEND VISIBILTY, REPORTING & ANALYTICS:

- Analyze spend data to identify sourcing opportunities and procurement risks.
- Develop dashboards, KPI reporting, and sourcing performance metrics.
- Monitor market trends, supplier performance, inflationary pressures, and industry developments.

EDUCATION:

- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business, Commerce, Engineering, or related field.
- SCMP, CPSM, CPM, or equivalent procurement certification is an asset.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

- 5 - 7+ years of progressive procurement experience.
- Demonstrated experience in procurement operations.
- Experience within manufacturing, consumer packaged goods (CPG), strongly preferred.
- Excellent communication skills (collaboration, verbal, written & presentation.
- Proven success delivering measurable sourcing savings and supplier management improvements.
- Experience building procurement processes, governance structures, and category management frameworks.
- Solid analytical, financial, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Established supplier network within the Canadian market.
- Experience supporting mergers, facility integration, or procurement organizational change initiatives.
- Working knowledge of ERP and procurement systems such as SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.

📌 Procurement Specialist (Etobicoke)
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