Director, Procurement

Horizon Recruitment Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Recruitment is seeking a Director of Procurement to lead and enhance procurement operations for a BC-based, multi-location organization. You will work directly with the CFO to shape strategy, strengthen supplier relationships, and standardize processes across sites.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication with senior stakeholders, and the ability to scale procurement practices as the network grows. Experience in healthcare or multi-location services is a plus.

Qualifications

• Significant procurement and supply chain experience in a large organization.
• Proven ability to lead multi-site procurement across 20+ locations.
• Strong background in sourcing, supplier management, and contracting.
• Experience building procurement policies, processes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement across a large, multi-site organization to support operations and growth.
• Develop strategies, policies and procedures to improve consistency and efficiency.
• Review purchasing practices, identify gaps, and implement improvements.
• Oversee sourcing for medical equipment, healthcare supplies, furniture, food, and facility goods.
• Build supplier relationships, negotiate terms, and address performance issues.
• Partner with site leaders to understand needs and deliver solutions.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality and Projects to align purchasing with timelines.
• Establish procurement standards and supplier agreements to control costs and quality.
• Provide leadership and coaching to the procurement team.
• Work with CFO to identify cost savings and optimization opportunities.
• Develop scalable procurement practices to support growth across locations.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Contract negotiation

Procurement process improvement

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Healthcare / multi-site procurement

Cost optimization

Job description

Horizon Recruitment is recruiting for a Director of Procurement to lead and strengthen procurement operations for a growing organization based in BC. With more than 50 locations and a broad range of purchasing needs, the organization is looking for an experienced leader who can bring structure, improve efficiency, and build a more strategic approach to procurement.

Reporting directly to the CFO, this role offers the opportunity to shape the procurement function, strengthen supplier relationships, and introduce consistent processes across the business.

The successful candidate will be a hands-on leader who can balance big-picture thinking with practical solutions while supporting a team and working closely with stakeholders across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the procurement function across a large, multi-site organization, ensuring purchasing activities support operational needs and business growth.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies, policies, and procedures that improve consistency, accountability, and efficiency.
• Review existing purchasing practices, identify gaps, and introduce practical improvements to systems, workflows, and documentation.
• Oversee sourcing and purchasing for a broad range of goods, including medical equipment, healthcare supplies, furniture, food, and facility-related products.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, negotiate favourable terms, and address vendor performance issues.
• Partner with site leaders to understand purchasing needs, resolve challenges, and deliver solutions that support day-to-day operations.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, and Project Development teams to align purchasing decisions with business requirements and project timelines.
• Establish clear procurement standards and supplier agreements to support cost control, quality, and reliable service.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to the procurement team, building capability and supporting professional development.
• Work closely with the CFO to identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and long-term procurement planning.
• Support continued organizational growth by developing procurement practices that can scale across an expanding network of locations.

Requirements

• Significant procurement and supply chain experience, including leadership responsibility within a large, complex organization.
• Proven experience managing procurement across a multi-site business, ideally supporting 20 or more locations.
• Strong background in strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiation, and procurement process improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to build or improve procurement policies, procedures, and operating standards.
• Experience managing a wide range of equipment, supplies, and other operational purchasing categories.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor existing team members and build an effective procurement function.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to work with senior leaders, operational teams, and site managers.
• A practical, diplomatic approach to resolving competing priorities and managing challenging stakeholder relationships.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify opportunities and turn them into results.
• Experience in healthcare, senior living, hospitality, or another large multi-location service organization would be an asset.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of the function, and provide strategic direction with limited oversight.

Remuneration

• $150,000+ base salary

Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered