Strategic Cannabis Procurement Lead

Toronto Film School; Delta; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary $80K–$90K

Annual bonus up to 15%

Phone stipend $70

Medical and dental benefits after 3 mo

Unlimited vacation

Hybrid work model: 1 day WFH

On-site parking with EV charger

Dog-friendly office

Job summary

Rubicon Organics is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing, supplier governance, and procurement operations in a fast-paced, regulated manufacturing setting. The role anchors at the Delta, BC facility and reports to the Senior Supply Chain Manager.

You will collaborate with Operations, Planning, Product Development, Quality, Finance, and Marketing to support launches, governance, annual planning, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain experience in manufacturing, CPG, food, beverage, cannabis, pharmaceutical, or another regulated industry.
• 3+ years of people leadership experience, preferably leading procurement or supply chain team members.
• Strong experience with supplier negotiations, contract management, cost reduction, supplier performance management, and procurement analytics.
• Strong understanding of supply planning, inventory management, and S&OP processes within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with packaging materials, contract manufacturing, external supply partnerships, or product commercialization is preferred.
• Strong ERP and procurement systems capability; experience with MRP or material planning processes is an asset.
• Advanced Excel and analytical skills, with the ability to work with spend data, demand inputs, supplier information, and planning assumptions.
• Professional designation such as SCMP, CPSM, APICS, or equivalent is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that support cost, quality, service, innovation, supply continuity, and business growth.
• Lead supplier selection, commercial negotiations, contract terms, pricing reviews, and supplier relationship management.
• Lead RFP/RFQ activities for key categories, including scope alignment, bid evaluation, supplier recommendations, and commercial award processes.
• Identify cost savings, value engineering, alternate sourcing, supplier consolidation, and risk-reduction opportunities.
• Oversee procurement planning for key material categories to ensure availability while balancing inventory, lead times, MOQs, and working capital objectives.
• Establish and maintain purchasing controls, material standards, supplier data, and planning parameters that support reliable execution.
• Manage procurement KPIs including purchase price variance, cost savings, supplier delivery, service levels, and data accuracy.
• Partner with Planning to align procurement activities with demand forecasts, inventory strategies, production plans, and service level requirements.
• Participate in S&OP processes to identify supply risks, capacity constraints, and procurement actions required to support business objectives.
• Monitor material availability and proactively communicate risks, shortages, and mitigation plans to stakeholders.

Skills

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Negotiation

S&OP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Job description

Rubicon Organics is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing, supplier governance, and procurement operations in a fast-paced, regulated manufacturing setting. The role anchors at the Delta, BC facility and reports to the Senior Supply Chain Manager.

You will collaborate with Operations, Planning, Product Development, Quality, Finance, and Marketing to support launches, governance, annual planning, and continuous improvement.