SENIOR MANAGER, SUPPLY MANAGEMENT

Personnel Search Ltd.; Saint John; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Manager, Supply Management in Saint John, Canada. This role involves overseeing the procurement lifecycle, aligning sourcing strategies, and fostering a high-performing team. The ideal candidate brings 10–15 years of supply management experience, with leadership expertise and a strong analytical mindset. An MBA or SCMP designation is a plus. Apply for a strategic career opportunity in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience in supply management, including 7 years in a leadership role.
• Ability to motivate and develop people.
• Experience in streamlining processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full procurement lifecycle, from planning to performance monitoring.
• Align sourcing strategies with organizational priorities.
• Develop innovative solutions to supply challenges.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Strategic planning

Supplier evaluation

Risk management

Education

Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field

MBA or SCMP designation

Job description

Overview

Our client, a well-established organization, is seeking a Senior Manager, Supply Management to join their team. This is an exciting leadership opportunity for a seasoned supply chain professional to shape procurement strategies, manage supply risk, drive value creation, and lead sourcing, contract execution, and supply operations across multiple business lines. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and brings a strategic mindset, operational expertise, and a passion for building high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll be responsible for overseeing the full procurement lifecycle—from strategic planning and supplier evaluation to contract management and performance monitoring. You’ll work closely with business stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with organizational priorities and ensure that procurement processes are efficient, compliant, and continuously improving. Your ability to identify risks and develop mitigation plans will be essential, as will your experience in bringing innovative solutions to complex supply challenges. You’ll also be responsible for establishing robust spend visibility and analytics capabilities to support data-driven sourcing decisions, analyzing product cost structures, and ensuring suppliers consistently deliver value and performance. A hands-on leadership style, strong analytical thinking, and a collaborative mindset will be key to success.

Qualifications

This position is ideal for a leader who not only understands supply management but also knows how to motivate and develop people, streamline processes, and make data-driven decisions that support long-term business goals. We’re looking for someone with 10–15 years of experience in supply management, including at least 7 years in a leadership role managing cross-functional teams. A degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field is required. An MBA or a Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation would be an asset.

How to apply

If you’re a strategic thinker with a continuous improvement mindset and a passion for delivering results, we’d love to connect with you. Please click the “Apply to Job” button below to submit resume or contact Jared Larsen at 506- 852-8068 for a confidential exchange of information.