Strategic Procurement Category Specialist

Natural Factors; Coquitlam; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

RRSP

Loyalty share program

$300 annual company product allowance

Employee discount pricing

Employee appreciation events

Free onsite parking

Bus pass reimbursement

Vendor discounts

Costco membership

Job summary

Natural Factors is seeking a Strategic Procurement Category Specialist to lead category strategies, source and negotiate with suppliers, and manage contracts within our S2P framework.

You will drive cost improvements, mitigate supply risks, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure GMP/SOP compliance while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Master’s preferred).
• At least 5 years of strategic procurement experience with S2P, MRP/BOM/ERP, and Excel.
• Strong project management, business analytics, and lean principles knowledge.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop category strategies, source new suppliers, and lead strategic supplier negotiations.
• Manage supplier contracts, service agreements, and implement Source-to-Pay (S2P) processes.
• Drive cost-improvement initiatives through detailed cost analysis and supplier/material evaluations.
• Implement risk-mitigation strategies, monitor supplier performance, and stay current with market trends.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to qualify materials, support cGMP/SOP compliance, and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Cost analysis

Project management

Negotiation

Lean principles

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s in Business Administration

Master’s degree (preferred)

APICS/SCMA certifications (strong assets)

Tools

Excel

MRP/BOM/ERP systems

Job description

We’re looking for a Strategic Procurement Category Specialist to lead category strategies, source and negotiate with suppliers, manage contracts, and support our Source‑to‑Pay (S2P) processes. In this role, you’ll help secure high‑quality, cost‑effective materials and services, drive continuous improvement, mitigate supply risks, and collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams. If you bring strong procurement experience in manufacturing, solid analytical and project management skills, and a proactive, solution‑focused mindset, we’d love to hear from you.

Permanent Full-Time (40 hours)

Monday to Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (flexible); Hybrid

Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 per year

In this role, you will:

• Develop category strategies, source new suppliers, and lead strategic supplier negotiations.
• Manage supplier contracts, service agreements, and implement Source‑to‑Pay (S2P) processes.
• Drive cost‑improvement initiatives through detailed cost analysis and supplier/material evaluations.
• Implement risk‑mitigation strategies, monitor supplier performance, and stay current with market trends.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to qualify materials, support cGMP/SOP compliance, and contribute to continuous improvement.

You have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Master’s and supply chain certifications such as APICS/SCMA are strong assets).
• At least 5 years of strategic procurement experience with strong knowledge of S2P, MRP/BOM/ERP systems, and Excel.
• Proven project management, business analytics skills, and a solid understanding of lean principles.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities.
• A proactive, self‑driven mindset with a positive attitude, strong ownership, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

You get:

• Great benefits (healthcare, health & personal spending accounts, wellness days, Employee & Family Assistance Program)
• Company provided RRSP
• Loyalty share program (based on service length)
• $300.00 per year to spend on company products
• Employee discount pricing
• Employee appreciation events & rewards
• Free onsite parking
• Bus pass reimbursement
• Exclusive discounts with various vendors
• Costco membership

Why us?

• We’re much bigger than you think, 30+ natural health brands loved across North America

Learn more about us here: https://ca.naturalfactors.com/pages/our-nature

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