Procurement Lead

J.D. Irving, Limited; Dieppe; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian company is looking for an experienced individual to join as a Procurement Manager in Dieppe, New Brunswick. This high-visibility role involves working directly with senior leadership and requires a strategic mindset, strong analytical skills, and a minimum of 7 years in Procurement and Project Management. Candidates must be comfortable with presentations at the executive level, have relevant certifications, and possess excellent proficiency in Microsoft applications. The position promotes a collaborative environment and seeks a forward-thinking individual who can navigate complex challenges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or related field (MBA preferred).
• Minimum 7 years of Procurement and Project Management experience.
• Professional certification such as CPSM, CPM, or Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Organize executive-level meetings and vendor strategy sessions.
• Build frameworks for measuring revenue generation and risk mitigation.
• Maintain records of commitments and consolidate vendor data into reports.

Skills

Procurement and Project Management

Analytical skills

Negotiation abilities

Proficient in Word and Excel

Strategic sourcing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Professional certification (CPSM, CPM, etc.)

Tools

Microsoft tools

Shibumi

Job description

This role requires a dynamic individual who thrives on building relationships and expanding networks across the organization and with key suppliers. Candidates must bring a strategic mindset, seeing beyond immediate tasks to understand the broader business objectives and how procurement can drive enterprise value.

This is a high-visibility position with direct interaction with senior leadership. Must feel comfortable pitching presentations to executive-level audiences. The role demands adaptability and confidence in navigating ambiguity while maintaining focus on long-term goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management (SCMP), or related field (MBA preferred)
• Minimum 7 years of Procurement and Project Management
• Professional certification such as CPSM, CPM, CTPE or Six Sigma (Yellow/Green/Black Belt) or Project Management certification (CAPM/PMP)
• Proficient in Word, Excel (analysis, pivot tables), and preparing advanced level presentations
• Thrives in fast-changing, ambiguous environments.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and focused on continuous improvement.
• Experience in strategic sourcing, vendor management, or business development
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation abilities
• Understands procurement and competitive bidding laws
• Working knowledge of Shibumi
  

Responsibilities

• Organize and support executive-level meetings and joint strategy sessions with vendors, including scheduling, preparing materials, documenting outcomes, and following up on action items, while promoting a strategic, enterprise-wide mindset during vendor onboarding and discussions.
• Build and maintain repeatable frameworks to measure revenue generation and risk mitigation.
• Maintain accurate records of commitments, decisions, and follow-ups, and consolidate vendor spend and performance data into clear reports that support strategic decision-making.
• Apply comprehensive knowledge of supply chain and strategic sourcing best practices while managing multiple priorities and supporting new initiatives and evolving business needs.
• Help develop and deliver training programs for internal stakeholders, promoting a ‘big picture’ mindset to reinforce strategic procurement practices.
• Demonstrates a forward-thinking mindset with a strong comfort level in leveraging technology and Microsoft tools to enhance efficiency. Actively seeks opportunities to automate processes, standardize workflows, and implement best practices. Collaborates across teams to identify and drive innovative solutions that improve scalability, reduce manual effort, and deliver measurable impact.