Head of Procurement - Facilities Management

Have you worked out the logistics of your career yet? The Rhenus Group is one of the leading logistics specialists with global business operations and annual turnover amounting to EUR 7.5 billion. 40,000 employees work at 1,320 business sites in more than 70 countries and develop innovative solutions along the complete supply chain. Whether providing transport, warehousing, customs clearance or value-added services, the family-owned business pools its operations in various business units where the needs of customers are the major focus at all times.
At our company, these core values aren't just words on paper - they guide our everyday decisions, foster a supportive community, and drive both individual and collective success.
Reporting to the Regional Director of Warehousing Solutions, the Procurement and Facilities Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and controlling purchasing activities. This role ensures the job materials and supplies are procured in an efficient, economical, and timely manner that meets the requirements of both internal and external clients. In addition, the Procurement and Facilities Manager oversees the vendor process from requisition to relationship management with organization objectives. This role will also be responsible for the facilities maintenance, safety, and security. Our vision is to understand our customers like no other and challenge ourselves to improve every single day to make logistics simple.
Overseeing the maintenance and functionality of Ontario warehouse facilities (Mississauga and Kitchener)

• Managing and tracking preventive maintenance and repairs for facility and equipment including HVAC, office cleaning, fire alarm and fire suppression systems, security alarm, etc.
• Overseeing all facility contracts and manage facility and vendor relationships
• Compile and maintain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) records for office, warehouse, and build sites
• Maintaining inventory of keys (office, warehouse)
• Receiving, processing, and maintaining warehouse stock/inventory products
• Being responsible for forklift management, maintenance, tracking and documentation
• Managing the warehouse inventory control process for keeping accurate records and quality standards for reorders and audit including managing the physical inventory counts (as required)
• Being responsible for ensuring purchases stay within the budget
• Issuing and managing purchase orders for materials, supplies, equipment, and services to ensure smooth operation of the organization
• Sourcing new and existing products, sub-contractors and vendors as required
• Managing external vendors for new building projects timelines internally and with the sub-contractor/vendor
• Monitoring supplier cost/quality and delivery performance and drive actions for improvement where necessary
• Working with all internal departments for needed documentation of purchases, deliveries, and purchase orders
• Contribute to a positive corporate culture that supports our core values
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent
• Valid driver's license with the ability to travel between facilities (current: Forklift Certification within 90 days of job entry date
• Knowledge of basic facility management
• Proficient in Microsoft Office & data entry with good numeric skills
• Able to make decisions independently in a creative and effective manner
• Able to work additional hours as required based on operational need

You will receive a permanent full-time contract with a 40-hour work week

• You will need to travel to both our Mississauga and Kitchener locations
• You will have 15 vacation days per year

Health and Dental Care

• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Rhenus Logistics Canada is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Currently, we are not looking for agency support with this position.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Dental care
Employee assistance program
Life insurance
On-site parking
Flexible Language Requirement:
~ French not required

Monday to Friday

This position involves consistent travel between facilities in Mississauga and Kitchener. Vendor Management/Sourcing: 2 years (required)

Forklift Certification (preferred)