Senior Procurement Specialist - Manufacturing

This is a rare opportunity for a career-driven Procurement professional to join a highly established company and fast-track their career!
The Senior Procurement Specialist is responsible for strategic sourcing, supplier management, and cost optimization across assigned categories. This role leads complex purchasing initiatives, negotiates with key suppliers, and supports the execution of procurement strategies to ensure cost efficiency, quality, and reliable supply. Lead sourcing initiatives for assigned categories (RFQ / RFP / supplier selection)

• Negotiate pricing, contracts, payment terms, and long-term agreements
• Conduct market and commodity analysis to support purchasing decisions

Supplier Management

• Manage relationships with key and strategic suppliers
• Monitor supplier performance (cost, quality, delivery, service)
• Lead supplier reviews and continuous improvement initiatives
• Mitigate supply risks and develop alternate sourcing strategies

Procurement Execution and Operations

• Oversee purchasing activities for assigned categories
• Ensure material availability aligns with production and operational needs
• Support planning, inventory, and operations teams on supply matters
• Resolve supply, pricing, or contract issues proactively

Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures

• Drive improvements in procurement processes and efficiency
• Maintain accurate data in ERP system (pricing, contracts, suppliers)
• Support spend analysis and reporting

Lead centralization of procurement from Edmonton

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Finance, Engineering, and Planning
• Participate in strategic procurement and cost management initiatives

3–5 years procurement / sourcing experience

• Strong experience in manufacturing or industrial environment preferred
• Demonstrated success in cost reduction and supplier negotiations
• Strong negotiation and commercial acumen
• Strategic sourcing and supplier development
• Cost analysis and financial understanding
• Contract and commercial terms knowledge
• Risk management and problem solving
• Hybrid (1 day/week from home)
• This is an immediate opening and interviews are taking place right away!

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ABOUT US:TPD is a leading workforce solutions provider with a mission to help individuals succeed by providing access to opportunities in jobs, careers, and professional development. A niche provider serving North America, specializing in placing both corporate and skilled talent within the Manufacturing, Semiconductor, and Mining industries. Whether you seek flexible or permanent positions, we assist in starting, changing, or advancing careers in a way that aligns with your goals.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.