Strategic Procurement Leader

Southland Trailer Corp; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

RRSP matching

Professional development

In-house cafeterias

Meaningful work

Job summary

Southland Trailers in Canada seeks a Strategic Procurement Leader who will shape purchasing strategies, build strong supplier partnerships, and keep production moving with reliable sourcing and competitive pricing. This role requires a forward-thinking leader who challenges the status quo, takes ownership, and partners with manufacturing to ensure uninterrupted production.

You will lead a team, negotiate favorable terms, optimize inventory, and drive process improvements across ERP systems to

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement or supply chain management, ideally in manufacturing.
• Strong negotiator with proven supplier relationships and measurable results.
• Knowledge of inventory management, strategic sourcing, and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop purchasing strategies to ensure competitive pricing, reliable supply, and long-term value.
• Build partnerships with suppliers, negotiate agreements, and identify sourcing opportunities.
• Balance inventory levels with material availability to support uninterrupted production.
• Identify savings opportunities, negotiate favourable terms, and improve landed costs.
• Streamline purchasing processes, improve ERP accuracy, and build scalable systems.
• Coach and develop a high-performing purchasing team that delivers results.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Supplier Relationships

Inventory Optimization

Cost Management

Process Improvement

Team Leadership

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

We're looking for a Strategic Procurement Leader who knows how to negotiate great deals, build strong supplier partnerships, and develop purchasing strategies that keep production moving.

At Southland Trailers, we're not looking for someone who simply manages purchase orders. We want a forward-thinking leader who challenges the status quo, takes ownership, and finds better ways to get things done.

What You'll Be Doing

• Strategic Sourcing: Develop purchasing strategies that ensure competitive pricing, reliable supply, and long-term value.
• Supplier Relationships: Build strong partnerships, negotiate agreements, and identify new sourcing opportunities.
• Inventory Optimization: Balance inventory levels with material availability to support uninterrupted production.
• Cost Management: Identify savings opportunities, negotiate favourable terms, and improve total landed costs.
• Process Improvement: Streamline purchasing processes, improve ERP accuracy, and build systems that support growth.
• Team Leadership: Coach and develop a high-performing purchasing team that takes ownership and delivers results.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• You've demonstrated success in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management, ideally within manufacturing.
• You're a strong negotiator with a track record of building supplier relationships and delivering measurable results.
• You understand inventory management, strategic sourcing, and ERP systems.
• You're proactive, analytical, and comfortable making decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• You know how to lead people, hold them accountable, and bring out their best.
• You're always looking for ways to improve how things are done.

Why Southland?

• competitive compensation
• comprehensive benefits
• RRSP matching
• professional development
• in house cafeterias
• a workplace where your contributions make a difference

We care about what you've accomplished, not just the titles you've held. If you're someone who takes ownership, builds strong relationships, and consistently delivers results, we'd love to hear from you.