Senior Procurement Manager

The Talent Company; Aurora; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the healthy food industry seeks a Senior Procurement Manager to drive global sourcing and procurement strategies. This key leadership role emphasizes logistics optimization, supplier negotiation, and inventory management while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in food manufacturing or CPG sectors and will work closely with senior leadership to deliver impactful results within a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Inclusive culture

Collaboration and innovation opportunities

Passionate professional team

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of progressive procurement and supply chain leadership experience.
• Strong background in global sourcing and supplier negotiations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead global sourcing strategies for raw materials and packaging.
• Oversee logistics functions including transportation and warehousing.
• Implement effective inventory management strategies.

Skills

Supplier Negotiations

Logistics Optimization

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Inventory and Warehouse Systems

Job description

We are excited to work with a long-standing and innovative leader in the healthy food industry as they expand their global footprint. With over 50 years of legacy and a strong reputation in the Canadian market, our client is a top supplier of dried goods, known for delivering quality products and fostering a culture where people are heard, empowered, and able to grow.

As they accelerate their global growth strategy, we seek an experienced Senior Procurement Manager to join their dynamic team. This senior leadership position will play a critical role in shaping and executing procurement and supply chain strategies to support product innovation, global sourcing, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Procurement Leadership

• Lead global sourcing strategies for raw materials and packaging aligned with business objectives.
• Develop and manage strategic supplier and co-packer relationships to drive performance, cost savings, and innovation.
• Execute high-impact negotiations and supplier performance management programs.
• Proactively source new materials to support NPD and category expansion.

Logistics & Supply Chain Operations

• Oversee all logistics functions, including transportation, warehousing, and third-party logistics (3PL) partners.
• Ensure on-time, in-full (OTIF) delivery performance to customers across Canada and the U.S.
• Lead cost optimization and operational improvement initiatives across the supply chain.

Inventory & Demand Planning

• Implement and maintain effective inventory management strategies.
• Align inventory levels with production and sales demand while optimizing working capital.
• Leverage retailer and customer data to forecast demand and improve inventory visibility.

Analytics, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Collaborate with finance and operations to align procurement planning with demand forecasting and financial targets.
• Prepare and present weekly supply performance reports to senior leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement by tracking KPIs, identifying gaps, and implementing solutions.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field (MBA or advanced degree is an asset).
• 7–10+ years of progressive procurement and supply chain leadership experience within food manufacturing or CPG industries.
• Strong background in global sourcing, supplier negotiations, and logistics optimization.
• Skilled in inventory planning, cost modeling, and data analysis.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); experience with inventory and warehouse systems is a plus.
• Strong leadership presence with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Agile, collaborative, and focused on delivering results in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join?

• Join a growing and purpose-driven organization with a strong reputation and legacy.
• Be part of an inclusive culture that values collaboration, innovation, and execution.
• Work alongside passionate professionals in a company that’s shaping the future of healthy food.

Apply Today

If you’re a strategic procurement leader ready to make a meaningful impact in a values-driven organization, we’d love to hear from you!