Lead a diverse supply chain function spanning procurement, contract administration, materials management, and warehouse operations. This is an opportunity to drive operational excellence, lead a high‑performing team, and make a meaningful impact through process improvements and strategic initiatives.
Who – The Company: Our client is a leading organization in the transportation and logistics sector, known for its commitment to operational excellence, safety, and continuous improvement. They offer a collaborative environment, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to play a key role in supporting critical operations.
What – The Role: Procurement & Strategic Sourcing
Lead complex sourcing initiatives for operational and capital requirements, including RFx processes, category strategies, and sourcing plans aligned with business objectives.
Support contract negotiations and commercial strategy execution in partnership with internal stakeholders, ensuring procurement activities align with organizational policies and governance.
Risk, Supplier & Contract Management
Identify and mitigate risks throughout the procurement lifecycle while overseeing supplier performance and contractual compliance.
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, establish performance metrics, and address commercial or operational issues to drive value and continuous improvement.
Materials Management & Inventory
Oversee materials management, inventory control, warehousing, and demand planning to ensure operational requirements are met while optimizing inventory levels and working capital.
Drive improvements in inventory accuracy, preservation practices,



cycle counts, and obsolescence management.
Capital Procurement
Lead or support the sourcing, negotiation, and acquisition of major capital equipment and fleet assets, with a focus on supplier evaluation and lifecycle value.
Process Improvement & Leadership
Identify opportunities to improve procurement, materials management, and inventory processes, systems, and controls while promoting best practices.
Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management to the team, contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and cost control, and drive measurable cost savings, operational efficiencies, and other strategic initiatives as required.
Who – the Candidate:
Supply Chain Management designation supplemented with a diploma in Business, Engineering, Finance or a combination of equivalencies.
10+ years in increasingly complex procurement environments in a heavy industrial setting.
Extensive experience in capital projects procurement and major equipment sourcing.
Robust understanding of materials management, inventory control, and warehouse operations.
Advanced contracting, commercial strategy, and negotiation skills.
Solid understanding of procurement governance and compliance frameworks.
Exceptional analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making capabilities.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced, industrial setting.
Proven leadership capability with a strong focus on team performance and collaboration.
How much: $165,000–$170,000 + bonus, vacation, extended health + pension.
Where: North Vancouver, onsite position, with some flexibility.
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📌 Supply Chain Services Manager (North Vancouver)
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📍 North Vancouver