Operations and Procurement Manager

HR Associates; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Job summary

HR Associates is recruiting on behalf of a growing client in Concord, Ontario to fill an Operations and Procurement Manager role. This hands‑on position oversees daily operations, purchasing, supplier relationships, and inventory coordination to support production targets and on‑time delivery.

The role offers an annual salary of 80,000 CAD plus health and dental benefits, with opportunities to leverage strong negotiation skills and ERP knowledge in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• At least five years in procurement or supply chain.
• Manufacturing experience with PO creation/management.
• Education in business/ops or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong supplier negotiations, purchasing processes, and inventory coordination.
• Advanced Excel and ERP/purchasing systems preferred.
• SCMP designation or procurement credential is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily operations to support production targets and on-time delivery.
• Source and evaluate suppliers; negotiate pricing and terms.
• Manage purchase orders, order tracking, and supplier issues.
• Coordinate inventory planning, replenishment, and freight scheduling.
• Maintain purchasing procedures and procurement records.
• Monitor costs and performance; drive process improvements.
• Support customer service and warranty claims.

Skills

Procurement & supply chain

Supplier negotiations

Inventory coordination

Excel (Advanced)

ERP/purchasing systems

Education

Business Administration / Supply Chain / Operations

Tools

ERP systems

Purchasing software

Excel

Job description

Since 1996, HR Associates has been a trusted partner to public and broader public sector organizations across Ontario. We specialize in placing interim professionals and administrative resources within the public, broader public, and not-for-profit sectors. Our consultants bring deep domain experience, a rigorous selection approach, and a strong commitment to client confidentiality.

HR Associates is supporting a growing client in recruiting an Operations and Procurement Manager in Concord, Ontario. This hands‑on role oversees daily operations, purchasing, supplier relationships, and inventory coordination.

The position offers an annual salary range of 80,000 and health and dental benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily operations to support production targets, quality standards, and on-time delivery.
• Source and evaluate suppliers, negotiate pricing and terms, and monitor supplier performance.
• Manage purchase orders, order tracking, invoice reconciliation, and supplier issues.
• Coordinate inventory planning, replenishment, inbound logistics, and freight scheduling.
• Maintain purchasing procedures, procurement records, and contract documentation.
• Monitor costs and operational performance, and implement process improvements.
• Support customer service and warranty claims.

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience in procurement or supply chain.
• Manufacturing experience, including creating and managing purchase orders.
• Education in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong knowledge of supplier negotiations, purchasing processes, and inventory coordination.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP or purchasing systems are preferred.
• An SCMP designation or related procurement credential is an asset.