Procurement Manager

Jobtailor; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandvik Canada is seeking a senior supply chain leader to drive regional sourcing, procurement, and logistics across the Ground Support business. You will build strategic supplier relationships, develop metrics, and lead cross‑functional projects to optimize costs and performance.

The role requires strong leadership, ERP/Power BI proficiency, and deep knowledge of trade compliance and continuous improvement. Expect regular cross‑regional collaboration and travel within Canada.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of leadership experience in supply chain, procurement, and logistics within a multinational environment.
• Proven experience in supply chain management at regional or global level.
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
• Expertise in ERP systems and data analytics tools (Power BI).
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of trade compliance, localisation strategies, risk management, and regulatory adherence.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing and procurement activities across Canada’s Ground Support business.
• Develop and manage the regional sourcing strategy with global operations.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key suppliers and service providers.
• Develop supplier scorecards and performance metrics (quality, delivery, cost, innovation, responsiveness).
• Ensure procurement governance, trade regulations, import/export requirements, and supplier onboarding standards.
• Create category management strategies and long-term sourcing plans.
• Oversee warehousing, transportation, distribution, and trade compliance with PU’s.
• Ensure cost-efficient logistics aligned with SLAs and OTIF targets.
• Drive inventory control, safety stock, replenishment strategies, planning accuracy, and lead‑time improvements.
• Partner with Operations, Production Planning, Engineering, and Logistics to maintain optimal inventory levels.
• Establish dashboards monitoring spend, supplier performance, inventory health, savings, and risks.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using data analytics.
• Support new product introductions, engineering changes, supplier qualification, and material readiness.
• Collaborate with global procurement and supply chain teams on best practices and sourcing opportunities.
• Travel within Canada and occasionally internationally for supplier reviews, audits, and strategic projects.
• Adhere to Environmental, Health & Safety policies and training.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Communication

Team development

Data analytics

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred - business/economics/engineering

SCMP

CPSM

CPIM

CSCP

Tools

ERP systems

Power BI

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing and procurement activities for the Ground Support business across Canada
• Develop and manage the full regional sourcing strategy with global operations and supply chain
• Establish and maintain relationships with key suppliers and service providers
• Develop supplier scorecards and performance metrics for quality, delivery, cost, innovation, and responsiveness
• Ensure compliance with procurement governance, trade regulations, import/export requirements, and supplier onboarding standards
• Develop category management strategies and long‑term sourcing plans
• Oversee warehousing, transportation, distribution, and trade compliance with PU’s
• Ensure reliable, cost‑efficient logistics aligned with SLAs and OTIF targets
• Drive inventory control, safety stock, replenishment strategies, planning accuracy, and lead‑time improvements
• Partner with Operations, Production Planning, Engineering, and Logistics teams to maintain optimal inventory levels
• Establish performance dashboards monitoring spend, supplier performance, inventory health, realized savings, and operational risks
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using data analytics
• Support new product introductions, engineering changes, supplier qualification, and material readiness
• Collaborate with global procurement and supply chain teams on best practices, supplier agreements, and sourcing opportunities
• Travel within Canada and occasionally internationally for supplier reviews, audits, operational initiatives, strategic projects, and business continuity activities
• Adhere to Environmental, Health & Safety policies and attend related training

Requirements

• 3-5 years of leadership experience in supply chain, procurement, and logistics within a multinational environment
• Proven experience in supply chain management, procurement, and logistics at a regional or global level
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities
• Expertise in ERP systems and data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI)
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• In‑depth knowledge of trade compliance, localisation strategies, and risk management
• Ability to identify process gaps and implement improvements
• Knowledge of cost optimisation, process improvement, and decision‑making
• Knowledge of warehousing, transportation, and trade compliance
• Knowledge of demand forecasting, safety stock, and lead‑time reduction
• Knowledge of business continuity and regulatory adherence
• Ability to lead and support projects from planning to execution
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to work effectively with stakeholders across regions
• Ability to create clear, compelling presentations and confidently present data, insights, and project outcomes to senior stakeholders
• High level of accuracy in data handling and reporting
• Bachelor’s degree preferred with emphasis in business administration, economics, and/or engineering
• Professional designation (SCMP, CPSM, CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent) considered an asset
• Bilingual (English/French) considered an asset
• Adherence to Sandvik's Environmental, Health & Safety policies and applicable safety procedures
• Willingness to use mandatory PPE when visiting Sandvik or customer facilities

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing, procurement, and logistics management, with a strong focus on supplier relationship management, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives. Proficient in data analytics and ERP systems to drive inventory control and optimise supply chain performance.

Highest‑signal resume keywords

• Supply Chain Management
• Procurement Leadership
• Data Analytics Tools
• Trade Compliance
• Negotiation Skills

Hard Skills

• Strategic Sourcing
• Supplier Scorecards
• Inventory Control
• Cost Optimisation
• Demand Forecasting
• Process Improvement
• Logistics Management
• Performance Metrics
• Project Management
• Regulatory Adherence

Soft Skills

• Leadership
• Communication
• Stakeholder Management
• Team Development
• Presentation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• SCMP
• CPSM
• CPIM
• CSCP

Industry Keywords

• Trade Regulations
• Supplier Onboarding
• Environmental Health & Safety
• Business Continuity
• Logistics SLAs

Tools & Technologies

• ERP Systems
• Power BI