Introduction

We are looking for a Manager, CNS Operational Purchasing NCA to join our Consumables Supply Chain organization. In this role, you will lead end-to-end operational purchasing activities across North and Central America, ensuring high service levels, material availability, and operational efficiency. You will have a strong impact on customer satisfaction, supply reliability, and delivery performance through close collaboration with market areas, business lines, logistics, sourcing, and supply chain stakeholders. You will report to the Director, CNS Order Management NCA.

Team you will belong to

You will lead a team of purchasing professionals focused on operational purchasing and supply chain execution across North and Central America. Our team plays a key role in ensuring reliable supply, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction, with a shared focus on continuous improvement and execution excellence. We collaborate closely with market areas, business lines, logistics, sourcing teams, suppliers, and other supply chain stakeholders. Our team is internationally distributed, and our ways of working emphasize collaboration, customer focus, accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

What you'll do

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing purchasing team.
• Ensure material availability through effective operational purchasing and supplier collaboration.
• Manage supplier performance and proactively mitigate supply risks.
• Monitor operational KPIs and drive continuous performance improvements.
• Leverage analytics, digital tools, and automation to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, trade requirements, and internal processes.
• Collaborate across functions and regions to ensure seamless execution from order entry to material availability.
• Contribute to the development and standardization of purchasing processes and ways of working across the region.

In addition, this role offers:

• Lead a regional purchasing organization with meaningful business impact.
• Build and shape a growing operational purchasing function from the ground up.
• Establish processes, develop talent, and influence how the organization operates.
• Work in a collaborative, international environment focused on continuous improvement.
• Grow your career while contributing to a more sustainable future.

What you'll bring

• Experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain operations.
• Proven leadership experience developing and managing high-performing teams.
• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders across a matrix organization.
• Experience managing supplier performance and operational escalations.
• Data-driven mindset with experience using KPIs and metrics to improve performance.
• Passion for building scalable processes and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience with analytics, digital tools, and automation solutions in a supply chain environment (nice to have).

What's in it for you

At Metso, you will combine meaningful work with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact in a supportive and inclusive environment.

We support your growth and wellbeing by offering:

• Purpose-led work: Contribute to enabling sustainable modern life and transforming the industry
• Wellbeing: Access to wellbeing programs and occupational healthcare
• Rewards: Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives
• Flexibility: Hybrid working options to support balance
• Growth: Learning pathways, mentoring, and global collaboration
• Culture: A caring, collaborative, and inclusive workplace

When joining Metso you can also benefit from:

• Competitive benefits plan
• Healthy living rewards
• Mental wellbeing services
• Annual leave starting at 15 days per calendar year
• Engagement surveys
• Global incentive program tied to business and performance targets.

The Canada base salary range for this full-time position is $98,000 - $115,000 per annum. Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on skills, experience, and role-related qualifications.

Get in touch

Want to rise above the possible with us? Click "Apply now" to submit your application.

For more information, please contact: Lexi Keener, Talent Acquisition Specialist at

We recognize that highly capable candidates may hesitate to apply unless they meet every listed requirement. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply even if your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification. You may be exactly the right candidate for the role.

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