Senior Manager, Indirect Purchasing

Woodbridge; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 117,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Retirement plan

Flexible hours

Wellness program

Upskilling & internal promotions

Job summary

Woodbridge seeks a Sr. Manager, Indirect Purchasing to lead procurement of non-production categories such as MRO, facilities, IT, services, and utilities. You will partner with cross-functional teams to drive savings, mitigate risk, and build scalable procurement processes across the organization.

The role emphasizes cost-effective sourcing, supplier performance, and governance with a focus on governance, dashboards, and analytics to support leadership decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or related field.
• 5–10+ years of procurement experience, with a focus on indirect categories.
• Experience in manufacturing, automotive, or multi-site operations preferred.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen.
• Expertise in contract negotiation and risk management.
• Advanced Excel skills. Technically savvy.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders across global teams.
• Strong communication, leadership, and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute commodity strategies for key indirect spending categories.
• Select, onboard, and manage suppliers ensuring cost, quality and service.
• Conduct market analysis, benchmarking, and supplier research to identify cost-reduction opportunities.
• Lead competitive bidding, RFQs/RFPs, and negotiation processes.
• Drive supplier consolidation and long-time partnership strategies.
• Analyze spend data to identify trends, risks, and optimization opportunities.
• Deliver annual cost-savings targets.
• Lead training for internal stakeholders on procurement processes and systems.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Cross-functional work

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain

Tools

Excel

Job description

Legal Entity: Woodbridge Foam Corporation

Requisition ID: 4079

Pay Range: $116,900 - $146,100

About Woodbridge

We are innovators using advanced technology to manufacture next generation products. We are pioneers in foam technology science and provide our products to customers in multiple industries. We are a global team of over 7,000 teammates strong who are laser focused on quality, collaboration, and a commitment to sustainability. We are proud to give back to the communities in which we live and work through our Woodbridge Cares programs that serves communities around the world through volunteerism and philanthropy. We are a people centric organization that has been awarded numerous recognitions for our commitment to manufacturing excellence and innovation. Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of foam technology.

Woodbridge Culture

Woodbridge takes immense pride in its robust corporate (think people first, innovation, lets get to it, manufacturing focused) culture, which serves our customers, Teammates, and the world. We're thrilled to share that in 2024, Woodbridge has been awarded Deloitte’s Best Managed designation for eight consecutive years. This accolade is not just an award; it’s a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation, inspiring you to be a part of our journey!

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive Compensation & Benefits Plan
• Defined Contribution Plan with additional company match – Automatic company contribution to a top quartile retirement savings plan with more incentives to match
• Flexible Working Hours
• Employee Assistance Program with free access to health and wellness coaches
• Continuous Learning Culture – We believe in Upskilling & Internal Promotions!

Role Purpose

The Sr. Manager, Indirect Purchasing, oversees the procurement of non‑production categories—such as MRO, facilities, IT, services, utilities, etc. This role ensures cost‑effective sourcing and supplier performance, in alignment with operational, financial, and safety objectives across the organization. The Sr. Manager partners with cross‑functional teams to drive savings, mitigate risk, and build scalable procurement processes.

Major Responsibilities And Activities

• Develop and execute commodity strategies for key indirect spending categories.
• Select, onboard, and manage suppliers ensuring cost, quality and service.
• Conduct market analysis, benchmarking, and supplier research to identify cost‑reduction and value‑creation opportunities.
• Lead competitive bidding, RFQs/RFPs, and negotiation processes.
• Drive supplier consolidation and long‑time partnership strategies.
• Analyze spend data to identify trends, risks, and optimization opportunities.
• Deliver annual cost‑savings targets.
• Lead training for internal stakeholders on procurement processes and systems, and engage with the various plants and BU heads to ensure and facilitate alignment and adoption.
• Establish KPIs and scorecards for supplier evaluation.
• Develop dashboards and reporting tools for leadership visibility. Actively engage to support automation and analytic solutions for the Purchasing Department.
• Strengthen procurement governance and progressively reduce maverick spend. Earn trust and alignment across cross‑functional teams and plants.
• Support the Indirect Purchasing Managers/Buyers through critical contract negotiations and escalation process with suppliers.
• Develop supplier relationships & strategic partnerships. Remain curious and benchmark supplier innovation ideas

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 5–10+ years of procurement experience, with a focus on indirect categories.
• Experience in manufacturing, automotive, or multi‑site operations preferred.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen.
• Expertise in contract negotiation and risk management.
• Advanced Excel Skills. Technically savvy.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders across global teams.
• Strong communication, leadership, and relationship‑building abilities

Woodbridge is committed to fostering a diverse workplace. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants without regard to race, colour, ancestry, creed, place of origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know, and we will do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.