Manager, Supply Chain and Procurement
McAsphalt Industries Limited
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McAsphalt Industries Limited, a leading Canadian asphalt products and services supplier, seeks a Manager, Supply Chain & Procurement to drive enterprise-wide sourcing and procurement strategies. You will oversee indirect spend, production consumables, capital assets, and key services, ensuring continuity of supply and risk mitigation.
Reporting to the Vice President, Finance, you will lead supplier negotiations, contract governance, and category management while partnering with Operations,
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or related discipline.
- Professional procurement designation (SCMP, CPSM, CPSD, or equivalent) considered an asset.
- MBA or related graduate degree considered an asset.
- Minimum 7-10 years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain management, or category management.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute category management and procurement strategies aligned with business objectives and operational requirements.
- Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for indirect spend categories across facilities, fleet, MRO, professional services, utilities, safety, tech and services.
- Negotiate national, regional and site-specific agreements to maximize value and support local needs.
- Establish supplier performance programs including scorecards and quarterly business reviews.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure procurement aligns with operations and finance.
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At McAsphalt, we are committed to operational excellence, innovation, and delivering value to our customers across Canada. As Canada's leading supplier of asphalt products and services, we offer a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment where employees have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the business.
Department: Finance
Reports To: Vice President, Finance
Work Arrangement: Full-Time, Onsite
At McAsphalt, we are committed to operational excellence, innovation, and delivering value to our customers across Canada. As Canada's leading supplier of asphalt products and services, we offer a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment where employees have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the business.
- Competitive compensation and annual bonus program
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits
- Health Spending Account
- Defined Contribution Pension Program
- Employee discount program with national retailers
- Career development and growth opportunities
- A collaborative and values-driven culture
The Manager, Supply Chain & Procurement is a strategic business partner responsible for developing and executing enterprise-wide sourcing, procurement, and supply chain strategies that support operational excellence, cost optimization, and business growth.
This role leads the procurement of indirect spend categories, production consumables, capital assets, and selected operational services while ensuring continuity of supply, supplier performance, commercial value, and risk mitigation. The position is accountable for supplier selection, contract negotiations, category management, and procurement governance across national, regional, and local operations.
Working closely with Operations, Finance, Engineering, Maintenance, HSE, Legal, and Executive Leadership, the Manager, Supply Chain & Procurement drives strategic sourcing initiatives, strengthens supplier partnerships, improves procurement processes, and delivers measurable value across the organization.
The successful candidate will bring strong commercial acumen, exceptional relationship management skills, and a proven ability to influence stakeholders while identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, resilience, and long-term business performance.
- Develop and execute category management and procurement strategies aligned with business objectives and operational requirements.
- Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for indirect spend categories, including facilities, fleet services, Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) supplies, professional services, utilities, safety products, technology, and operational support services.
- Develop sourcing strategies for production consumables to ensure supply continuity, quality, and cost competitiveness.
- Conduct market intelligence, supplier assessments, spend analysis, RFQ/RFP processes, and total cost of ownership evaluations.
- Negotiate national, regional, and site-specific agreements that maximize commercial value while supporting local operational needs.
- Identify opportunities to consolidate spend, standardize suppliers, and leverage purchasing power across the organization.
- Lead sourcing initiatives for corporate merchandise, branded apparel, promotional products, employee recognition items, onboarding materials, trade show assets, and other corporate branding requirements.
- Build and maintain strategic supplier partnerships that support operational excellence and long-term business objectives.
- Lead complex contract negotiations and collaborate with Legal to ensure appropriate commercial protections and risk mitigation.
- Establish supplier performance management programs, including scorecards, quarterly business reviews, KPI monitoring, and corrective action plans.
- Ensure suppliers comply with contractual commitments, company standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Evaluate supplier capabilities, financial stability, and risk exposure to support business continuity planning.
- Develop and implement initiatives that deliver sustainable cost savings, cost avoidance, and value creation opportunities.
- Analyze spend patterns, market conditions, and supplier performance to identify improvement opportunities.
- Establish performance metrics and reporting dashboards to measure procurement effectiveness and business impact.
- Support budget planning and forecasting activities through data-driven sourcing recommendations.
- Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Production teams to ensure uninterrupted access to critical materials and services.
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks through contingency planning, supplier diversification, and inventory optimization strategies.
- Monitor market trends, supply disruptions, and economic factors that may impact business operations.
- Support capital projects and operational initiatives through effective procurement planning and supplier engagement.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders on procurement and supply chain matters.
- Collaborate across functions to align sourcing strategies with operational and financial goals.
- Lead procurement process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, governance, and compliance.
- Promote best practices in procurement, supplier management, and contract administration across the organization.
- Act as the primary liaison with Colas procurement networks, leveraging enterprise-wide opportunities and best practices.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Professional procurement designation (SCMP, CPSM, CPSD, or equivalent) considered an asset.
- MBA or related graduate degree considered an asset.
- Minimum 7-10 years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain management, or category management.
- Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, construction, aggregates, asphalt, transportation, or heavy industry environments.
- Demonstrated success negotiating complex commercial agreements and delivering measurable cost savings.
- Experience managing supplier performance and developing long-term strategic vendor relationships.
- Working knowledge of ERP and procurement systems (JD Edwards, SAP, Oracle, Ariba, Coupa, or similar).
- Bilingual (English/French) considered a strong asset.
- Strategic sourcing and category management
- Contract negotiation and commercial acumen
- Cost optimization and value creation
- Procurement governance and compliance
- Risk management and business continuity planning
- Spend analytics and market intelligence
- Supply chain planning and optimization
- Process improvement and change management
- Data analysis and performance measurement
- ERP and procurement systems expertise
- Influencing and stakeholder management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Supplier relationship management
- Communication and negotiation
- Project leadership and execution
Salary Range - $95,000 - $125,000
We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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