Supply Chain Manager

STERIS Canada Corporation; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare solutions provider is seeking a Supply Chain Manager in Ottawa. The role involves overseeing purchasing and logistics, ensuring raw material availability, and leading a high-performing team. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and 10 years of experience in manufacturing. Strong management and analytical skills are essential. This role offers a competitive salary, extensive PTO, and various health benefits.

Benefits

Market Competitive Pay

Extensive Paid Time Off (PTO)

Excellent Healthcare, Dental and vision benefits

401(k) with a company match

Tuition Reimbursement and continued education programs

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in purchasing and supply chain activities in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Purchasing and Logistics operations at the plant.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with Production, Planning, and Quality departments.
• Lead continuous improvement projects aimed at reducing costs.

Skills

Solid management abilities

Strong analytical competencies

Sound judgement

In-depth knowledge of computer systems

Proficient with technological tools in a PC environment

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe.

Position Summary

The Supply Chain Manager oversees purchasing and logistics operations at the plant, ensuring raw material availability, optimizing supply chain processes, and leading a high‑performing team. You will foster strong collaboration across departments and with suppliers to maintain supply chain continuity and drive continuous improvement initiatives. As part of the site leadership team, this position contributes to strategic planning and talent development.

This role requires onsite work 5 days/week at our Stittsville location.

What You'll do as a Supply Chain Manager

• Oversees Purchasing and Logistics operations at the plant, including:
  • Designing and optimizing procurement and logistics processes
  • Monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) and implementing corrective actions
  • Leading and mentoring the procurement and logistics team
• Ensures supply chain continuity by fostering strategic partnerships with suppliers and developing contingency plans in collaboration with Production and Engineering teams.
• Drives cross‑functional collaboration with Production, Planning, R&D, Life Sciences, and Quality departments to enhance process efficiency and resource utilization.
• Guarantees timely availability of raw materials for production by optimizing order quantities, delivery schedules, and inventory turnover.
• Defines and maintains purchasing parameters within the ERP system to ensure cost‑effective and timely procurement of raw materials.
• Establishes team priorities and provides strong leadership in process development, problem‑solving, and project execution.
• Conducts annual performance reviews and supports team members’ professional growth through targeted training and coaching initiatives.
• Leads continuous improvement projects aimed at reducing costs, improving delivery timelines, and mitigating supply chain and logistics risks.
• Contributes to site leadership as a member of the local management team, supporting the Director of Operations in setting strategic priorities and promoting cross‑departmental collaboration.

The Experience, Skills, and Abilities Needed

Required

• Bachelor's Degree.
• 10 years of experience in purchasing and supply chain activities in a manufacturing environment.

Other

• Solid management abilities.
• Strong analytical competencies.
• Sound judgement.
• In‑depth knowledge of computer systems.
• Proficient with technological tools in a PC environment.

What STERIS Offers

We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well‑being, and financial future.

• Market Competitive Pay.
• Extensive Paid Time Off (PTO) and 9 added Holidays.
• Excellent Healthcare, Dental and vision benefits.
• Long/Short Term Disability coverage.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Maternity & Paternity Leave.
• Additional add‑on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement and continued education programs.
• Excellent opportunities for advancement in a stable long‑term career.

STERIS does not accept unsolicited resumes/CV's from individual recruiters or third‑party recruiting agencies in response to job postings.

STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life sciences products and services around the globe. For more information, visit www.steris.com.

STERIS strives to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. STERIS is committed to treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We believe in integration and equal opportunity. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and applicants with a disability may request to be accommodated throughout the recruitment process. We will work with all applicants to accommodate their individual accessibility needs.

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