Director, Sustainable Procurement & Supplier Responsibility

HealthPRO Canada; Oakville; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare procurement organization is seeking a Sustainability Director to advance sustainability initiatives across procurement. The ideal candidate should possess a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science and 5+ years of relevant experience, focusing on embedding sustainability principles into operational strategies. This position emphasizes collaboration and training within the healthcare sector to enhance supplier relationships and foster sustainable practices.

Benefits

Diverse workplace environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in sustainability or environmental impact analysis.
• Experience within publicly funded procurement settings.
• Strong understanding of lifecycle assessment (LCA) and responsible sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Enhance HealthPRO’s Supplier Sustainability Scorecard.
• Develop and maintain carbon footprint calculation methodologies.
• Deliver training on sustainable procurement best practices.

Skills

Sustainability principles

Carbon accounting

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Business intelligence tools

Job description

HealthPRO is Canada’s group contracting provider for healthcare.

We put decades of knowledge and the purchasing volumes of more than 2,000-member healthcare facilities across Canada to work.

Our members count on us to reduce the cost of high-quality products and services they use, improve patient safety, help maintain assurance of supply and pursue new ideas and innovations.

The outcome is unprecedented buying power and market influence for Canadian healthcare facilities.

Job Description

HealthPRO Canada is seeking a Sustainability Director to advance Canada’s Social, Environmental, and Economic (SEE) agenda across all procurement portfolios. This role will embed sustainability principles into sourcing strategies, supplier relationships, and data frameworks — ensuring that HealthPRO Canada continues to deliver optimized value while advancing healthcare sustainability nationwide.

The successful candidate will collaborate cross-functionally to enhance HealthPRO’s Supplier Sustainability Scorecard (including Indigenous Procurement indicators), design and promote sustainable contract packages , and quantify environmental impact and carbon footprint at a granular, line-item level, while also leading indigenous supplier relationships and enabling members to support reconciliation objectives.

Key Responsibilities

1. Supplier Sustainability & SEE Scorecard Development

• Enhance and operationalize HealthPRO’s Supplier Sustainability Scorecard, aligning with recognized standards (e.g., GHG Protocol, ISO 14064, ILO, GLW, UN SDGs).
• Collect, validate, and analyze supplier sustainability data, including metrics related to energy use, packaging, waste reduction, emissions intensity, labour practices, and public commitments to eliminate forced labour.
• Develop standardized reporting templates and performance dashboards for supplier benchmarking and member reporting.
• Partner with suppliers to co-create improvement plans, establish sustainability targets, and track measurable year-over-year progress.
• Expand Indigenous Procurement criteria (supplier self-identification, certification, participation metrics).

2. Sustainable Product Strategy & Circular Procurement

• Identify and prioritize high-impact categories for sustainable and reusable product alternatives across clinical and non-clinical portfolios.
• Collaborate with category teams to embed sustainability and circular economy principles into sourcing criteria, RFP frameworks, and award recommendations.
• Develop curated “Sustainable Product Packages” to simplify member adoption of lower-impact alternatives.
• Partner with Marketing and Member Success teams to produce educational materials, case studies, and success stories that demonstrate sustainability leadership.

3. Carbon Footprint & Environmental Impact Measurement

• Develop and maintain a methodology for calculating carbon footprint at a product, supplier, or SKU level.
• Partner with Data & Digital teams to integrate environmental impact metrics into HealthPRO’s analytics and reporting platforms.
• Translate complex data into actionable insights for sourcing decisions, member reporting, and public sustainability disclosures.
• Support supplier and member participation in carbon reduction initiatives, lifecycle assessments (LCAs), and low-emission product conversions.

4. Collaboration, Training & Advocacy

• Partner with internal sourcing leads, suppliers, and healthcare members to drive sustainability objectives across portfolios.
• Represent HealthPRO in national and international indigenous procurement forums, sustainability forums, roundtables, and industry initiatives.
• Deliver training and advisory sessions to internal teams and members on sustainable procurement best practices and policy trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Experience working within a publicly funded procurement setting (e.g., public sector, healthcare, education, Crown agencies, or government-regulated procurement frameworks) with demonstrated understanding of BPS and / or PSPC guidelines.
• 5 years of experience in sustainability, ESG reporting, or environmental impact analysis — ideally within healthcare, manufacturing, or procurement sectors.
• Strong understanding of carbon accounting, lifecycle assessment (LCA), circular economy, and responsible sourcing principles.
• Advanced data analysis and reporting skills, with experience in sustainability metrics, dashboards, or business intelligence tools.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills — able to influence suppliers, present to healthcare leadership, and collaborate across internal teams.
• Familiarity with GS1 / ECCnet data standards , Canadian healthcare procurement processes, and government sustainability frameworks (e.g., PSPC, BPS) is an asset.

At HealthPRO Canada, we believe diverse perspectives and meaningful inclusion strengthen our team. We welcome qualified candidates from all backgrounds, lived experiences, and identities to apply.