Procurement Manager

nally with engineering, operations, production, and leadership teams, the Procurement Manager will lead procurement initiatives, optimize supply chain performance, and ensure materials and components are delivered efficiently to meet manufacturing and customer demands. The successful candidate will bring strong manufacturing procurement expertise, proven leadership capabilities, and the ability to navigate global supplier networks in an evolving supply chain landscape.

Advantages
- Opportunities for career advancement
- Hybrid / Flexible work environment



Responsibilities
-Lead and manage all procurement and purchasing activities within a manufacturing environment, ensuring materials, components, and services are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with production schedules.
-Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives, including supplier negotiations, “make vs. buy” decisions, and “where-to-make” strategies to support operational and business objectives.
-Manage supplier relationships and performance related to quality, pricing, delivery, and capacity while driving continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives.
-Oversee purchasing operations through MRP/ERP systems, including purchase order management, inventory alignment, logistics coordination, and procurement reporting/KPIs.
-Manage a small team and collaborate closely with engineering, operations, and product development teams to support commercialization efforts, technical sourcing requirements, and interpretation of technical drawings and specifications.
-Lead and develop the procurement team through coaching, performance management, hiring, training, SOP development, and implementation of procurement best practices across global supply chain operations.


Qualifications
-7+ years of procurement, supply chain, or purchasing experience within a manufacturing environment, with demonstrated success managing suppliers, sourcing strategies, and procurement operations.
-Proven leadership or management experience with the ability to mentor teams, manage cross-functional initiatives, and drive departmental performance and accountability.
-Strong experience negotiating supplier contracts, pricing agreements, logistics strategies, and vendor performance metrics in complex manufacturing or industrial settings.
-Extensive knowledge of MRP/ERP systems; SAP experience is considered a strong asset along with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and Windows-based environments.
-Degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, Supply Chain, or a related discipline preferred; APICS, Lean, or other procurement/supply chain certifications are considered assets.
-Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills with the ability to work effectively across technical, operational, and executive stakeholder groups in a global supply chain

Summary
If you would like to be considered for this opportunity please forward your resume via email to Nick Paraskeva nick.paraskeva@randstad.ca

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