Strategic Procurement Leader: Drive Value, Supply & Growth

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

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