Procurement Manager

Location: Greater Toronto Area (Hybrid)
Reports To: VP, Operations

Position Summary

Quantum Lifecycle is seeking a results-oriented Procurement Manager to establish and lead the Company's procurement function across North America. This newly created role will develop procurement strategies, standardize purchasing practices, negotiate enterprise supplier agreements, improve spend visibility, and deliver measurable cost savings while ensuring operating locations continue to receive the products and services they need quickly and efficiently.

This position will initially lead one Procurement Coordinator with the opportunity to expand the function as the organization continues to grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute enterprise procurement strategies.
• Lead RFQs/RFPs and supplier negotiations.
• Negotiate national and regional supplier agreements.
• Develop preferred supplier programs and supplier scorecards.
• Analyze enterprise spend and identify savings opportunities.
• Standardize purchasing processes across all facilities.
• Oversee procurement workflows in Microsoft Business Central.
• Develop procurement policies, KPIs, dashboards and executive reporting.
• Partner with Operations, Finance, Logistics, IT, Facilities and Engineering.
• Support acquisition integrations and continuous improvement initiatives.

Categories of Responsibility

• MRO Supplies
• Safety Equipment & PPE
• Packaging Materials
• Transportation & Freight
• Capital Equipment
• Industrial Services & Contractors
• Fleet
• Office Supplies
• IT Hardware & Software
• Telecommunications
• Facility Maintenance
• Temporary Labour
• Professional Services

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of procurement experience.
• Experience negotiating supplier agreements and strategic sourcing.
• ERP experience (Business Central, SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards or equivalent).
• Advanced Excel and strong analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Preferred Qualifications

• SCMP, CPSM, CPPS or equivalent designation.
• Lean / Continuous Improvement experience.
• Multi-site manufacturing, industrial services or recycling experience.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Thinking
• Commercial Acumen
• Negotiation
• Relationship Management
• Analytical Thinking
• Project Management
• Influence without Authority
• Continuous Improvement
• Change Management
• Customer Focus

What Success Looks Like

• Enterprise-wide cost savings
• Supplier consolidation
• Improved contract coverage
• Increased spend visibility
• Reduced purchasing risk
• Improved supplier performance
• Fast, responsive service to operating locations
• High stakeholder satisfaction
• Scalable procurement processes

What We Offer

• Company-paid Extended Health & Dental Benefits
• Disability and Life Insurance
• RRSP Match Program up to 4%
• 3 weeks' vacation
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Safety Shoes & Glasses Reimbursement
• Employee Purchase Program (up to 22% off on Qnovum.ca)
• Opportunity to play a part in protecting the environment and contributing to sustainability!

Salary or wage rate ranges are the range in which Quantum reasonably expects to set a candidate's pay for the posted position. Actual placement depends on the individual skills and experience level of a candidate plus the total compensation and equity across team members.

Automated technologies, such as artificial intelligence, may be incorporated into our recruitment process. This includes, but is not limited to, AI-driven screening and assessment methods.

Quantum offers a unique insight into the E-waste industry, with its fast-paced and ever-changing environment! To learn more about us, visit: www.quantumlifecycle.com