Purchasing Manager (Full Time)

DIRECTOR, PROCUREMENT

Working at Vision Group’s head office means working for one of North America’s leading vision correction providers. It means being able to make a tangible contribution to the growth of the company while supporting more than 11 brands and 60 clinics across Canada and the United States. And all of this, while benefiting from flexible work arrangements tailored to each employee.

Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain, the Director of Procurement will lead the organization's procurement function, driving systems optimization and process improvement. The ideal candidate is a strategic and collaborative leader who combines strong technical and analytical expertise with the ability to unite teams, build trust, and foster a culture of engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement.

We welcome applications from bilingual candidates located anywhere in Canada who are comfortable leading and managing a Montréal-based team remotely.

You have a permanent, full-time position.

You have flexible hours because we recognize the need to balance work with life.

You get 4 personal days for unforeseen events, 3 additional days during the Holiday season and every Friday afternoon off paid in July and August.

You are eligible for the group insurance plan, which includes telemedicine and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

You have a group RRSP with an employer contribution and a short-term incentive program.

Develop and execute procurement strategies that support organizational objectives, operational excellence, and sustainable growth.

Establish and monitor departmental objectives, KPIs, and performance measures in collaboration with the Director of Supply Chain.

Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, contract negotiations, and supplier management activities to maximize value, mitigate risk, and ensure service excellence.

Optimize inventory management and procurement processes across a multi-site environment to improve product availability, inventory performance, and operational efficiency.

Identify and implement opportunities for cost reduction, standardization, automation, and continuous improvement throughout the procurement and supply chain lifecycle.

Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships while monitoring performance, quality, service levels, and contractual compliance.

Leverage data, analytics, and technology to support informed decision-making, enhanced reporting, and process optimization.

Lead organizational procurement projects, including system enhancements, workflow improvements, and supply chain optimization initiatives.

Develop, coach, and lead a high-performing procurement team while fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and customer service.

A clear view of your assets

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field (Required)

Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Power BI, Tableau, automation technologies, and artificial intelligence solutions is an asset.

Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and team development skills.

Customer-focused with a continuous improvement mindset.

Professional designation such as SCMP, CPSM, or CSCP is considered an asset.

Minimum ten (10) years of progressive experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or a related field.

Minimum five (5) years of leadership experience managing teams and complex procurement initiatives.

Demonstrated success in strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, inventory optimization, contract negotiations, and process improvement.

You are comfortable to travel if required.

Experience operating within a multi-site environment is considered an asset.

Fluency in French and in English, as you will have to communicate with unilingual English-speaking employees and service providers across Canada.

Join our team, where our Great Place to Work ® certification reflects our commitment to creating a culture of support and inclusion for every member of our organization.