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DIRECTOR, PROCUREMENT 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.A look at your benefits - 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.
- You benefit from a free refractive surgery.
- You can count yourself as a team member of one of Canada's Best Managed Companies.
Your tasks at a glance - 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.
- Collaborate with clinical, operational, financial, and technology stakeholders to support business objectives and drive cross-functional initiatives.
- 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.
- Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and analytical skills.
- Proven ability to lead change, influence stakeholders, and deliver measurable results.
- 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.
