Procurement Manager - Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Relations

Cérélia North America; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary CAD 115k-125k per year

Annual bonus 20%

Comprehensive health and dental health

RRSP with employer match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Cérélia North America is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead group purchasing across raw materials, ingredients, packaging, energy and services in Canada, ensuring quality, cost, volume, and supply continuity.

You will report to the Group Purchasing Director, implement strategies at the business-unit level, develop supplier relationships, lead tenders and contract negotiations, and manage procurement risk.

Qualifications

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, or an equivalent discipline.
• Five years of procurement experience, including exposure to raw-materials markets.
• At least one to three years in a managerial or supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, supplier performance management, market analysis, pricing structures, and negotiation techniques.
• Experience with tender processes, cost breakdowns, value analysis, and supplier contract management; knowledge of futures markets and hedging is an asset.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications, with ability to manage cross-functional projects.
• Operational proficiency in English, including spoken, written, and reading skills.
• Proven ability to negotiate with suppliers, manage contracts, and collaborate across functions and borders.

Responsibilities

• Implement group purchasing strategies at the business-unit level, ensuring alignment with priorities and senior management.
• Develop responsible sourcing strategies with CSR collaboration, including sustainable sourcing initiatives.
• Build, manage, and monitor the procurement budget (CAD 80–100 million indicative scope).
• Strengthen strategic supplier relationships to support quality, cost, availability, and continuity of supply.
• Lead tenders, supplier evaluations, and negotiations for raw materials, ingredients, packaging, services, and energy.
• Maintain supply-risk mapping and mitigation plans to protect continuity of supply.
• Monitor markets to anticipate trends and inform purchasing decisions for senior management.
• Partner with R&D to source, assess, and reference new ingredients/materials.
• Collaborate with Finance, Production, and other stakeholders to align procurement decisions with priorities.
• Draft, negotiate, administer, and maintain supplier contracts with compliance.
• Oversee procurement audits, documentation, and traceability.
• Manage and develop the Strategic Sourcing Purchaser role.

Skills

Procurement expertise

Negotiation & supplier management

Market analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Leadership & team development

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Procurement

Master’s degree in Procurement

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cérélia North America is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead group purchasing across raw materials, ingredients, packaging, energy and services in Canada, ensuring quality, cost, volume, and supply continuity.

You will report to the Group Purchasing Director, implement strategies at the business-unit level, develop supplier relationships, lead tenders and contract negotiations, and manage procurement risk.