Director of Purchasing and Supply Chain (Boisbriand)

Join the PG adventure, which has been thriving for over 30 years! A Quebec-based company specializing in the manufacturing of prepared meals and ready-to-eat food products, Plaisirs Gastronomiques employs more than 500 people and stands out for its family-oriented values. Our daily actions are driven by passion, pride, and strong teamwork, bringing the PG culture to life.

A Strategic Role at the Heart of Our Operations

We are seeking a strategic leader who will play a pivotal role in the company’s growth. You will be responsible for securing our supply sources, developing long‑term partnerships with suppliers, and optimizing our entire supply chain within a fast‑growing manufacturing environment.

Reporting to senior management and serving as a member of the executive leadership team, the incumbent will play a key role in the company’s overall performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Procurement Strategy and Supplier Development
  • Define and implement the overall procurement strategy for all raw materials, ingredients, and packaging materials.
  • Ensure the availability of critical materials while optimizing costs, quality, lead times, and inventory levels.
  • Develop and maintain a strong network of local and international suppliers to support the company’s growth.
  • Identify, qualify, and onboard new strategic partners to mitigate supply risks and enhance the company’s competitiveness.
  • Continuously monitor market trends to anticipate price fluctuations, supply challenges, and business opportunities.
• Negotiation and Commercial Agreements Management
  • Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, supply contracts, and long-term agreements.
  • Identify and implement cost-reduction initiatives while maintaining quality and service standards.
  • Monitor supplier performance through measurable key performance indicators.
  • Actively support new product launches in collaboration with product development, production, and sales teams.
• Supply Chain Management
  • Oversee the entire procurement process to effectively meet short-, medium-, and long-term production requirements.
  • Collaborate closely with planning, production, and operations teams to ensure optimal alignment between demand, inventory, and purchasing activities.
  • Optimize inventory levels and inventory turnover.
  • Ensure inventory accuracy and continuously improve replenishment processes.
• Leadership and Team Management
  • Coach, lead, engage, and develop a multidisciplinary team responsible for purchasing and inventory management.
  • Set priorities, support employee development, and foster a culture of performance and continuous improvement.
  • Guide teams in achieving operational and strategic objectives.
• SAP Business One and Continuous Improvement
  • Serve as the SAP Business One Super User (Master User) for procurement, inventory, and purchasing functions.
  • Optimize processes, tools, and performance metrics to improve supply chain efficiency.Ensure data integrity and promote best practices within the department.
• Strategic Contribution
  • Participate in the executive leadership team and contribute to the company’s strategic direction.
  • Act as a business partner to various departments to support growth initiatives and performance improvement projects.
  • Provide strategic analyses to support decision-making related to purchasing, inventory management, and supply chain operations.

What Sets You Apart

• Ten (10) years of experience in procurement management within the food manufacturing industry.
• Five (5) years of experience managing teams.
• Excellent command of both French and English is required to communicate effectively with our English-speaking suppliers.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or another field relevant to the position.
• Solid negotiation skills.
• Proven experience working with an ERP system (SAP experience is considered an asset).

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