CONFIDENTIAL Procurement Manager POST NUMBER: 159638

About the Opportunity Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Planner/Buyers responsible for procurement and vendor coordination Oversee day-to-day procurement and planning activities to ensure continuity of supply Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to cost, service, and supplier performance Drive accountability, performance management, and continuous development within the team Oversee procurement of goods, services, raw materials, and packaging to support operational requirements Perform rough-cut capacity planning and collaborate with vendors to optimize production schedules Ensure alignment between procurement activities and demand forecasts Coordinate the movement of raw materials, packaging, and finished goods to/from vendors Track open purchase orders and monitor inbound shipment status to ensure on-time delivery Lead sourcing initiatives including RFPs and RFQs to ensure competitive pricing and supplier selection Conduct periodic market testing to benchmark costs and identify savings opportunities Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms & conditions with suppliers Monitor market trends and cost drivers (materials, freight, currency) Deliver measurable cost savings and value improvement initiatives Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure performance, quality, and reliability Draft, negotiate, and implement supply agreements and contracts Evaluate supplier performance using scorecards and drive continuous improvement Identify, assess, and onboard new suppliers to support business growth and mitigate risk Proactively identify supply constraints, risks, and capacity limitations Communicate risks and mitigation plans to key stakeholders (e.g., Sales, Demand Planning, Operations) Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment on supply, cost, and service objectives Support new product introductions through supplier sourcing and readiness Develop and implement tools, dashboards, and reporting to enhance procurement visibility and decision-making About You Minimum 6 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain roles Cpg and/or manufacturing company experience Working in excel, need manual process experience Minimum 4 years of leadership or team management experience Experience with contract manufacturing or vendor-managed production environments is preferred Proven track record in supplier negotiations, cost reduction, and strategic sourcing Professional certifications (e.g., CPSM, CPIM, CSCP) are an asset Salary Range $120,000 - $135,000 / year How to Apply Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please know that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats. When referencing this job, quote #480395 This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Vaco/Highspring’s client. You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.