Vice President Procurement - Superior Plus

Propane Services LLC; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading North American distributor seeks a Vice President of Procurement to lead their procurement function. This role involves building procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring alignment with business objectives. Ideal candidates will have extensive procurement experience and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Benefits

Competitive health benefits

Professional development opportunities

Flexible hybrid work options

Employee assistance program

Wellness spending accounts

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of procurement experience, 5+ years in leadership.
• Proven track record in developing procurement strategies.
• Commitment to ethical sourcing and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with business objectives.
• Manage a high-performing procurement team.
• Establish strategic relationships with suppliers.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Data Analytics

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or supply chain management

MBA preferred

Tools

Spend management technologies

Procurement software

Job description

Vice President Procurement - Superior Plus

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

What we will offer you:

Culture:Join a supportive and inclusive work environment where teamwork, respect, and open communication are at the core of everything we do.

Opportunity:A continuous focus on professional development with many opportunities for training & career growth.

Health & Wellness:Competitive health benefits right from the start including health & wellness spending accounts & maternity leave top-up. Access our employee assistance program for confidential counseling, mental health support, and various resources to help you navigate life’s challenges.

Competitive Compensation:We offer a highly competitive salary package, ensuring that your hard work and dedication are recognized and rewarded accordingly.

Flexibility:We understand the importance of work-life balance, we offer flexible hybrid work options to help you manage your personal and professional commitments.

Technology:Work with state-of-the-art tools and technologies that empower you to excel in your role and stay at the forefront of industry trends.

Safety Focused:We care about you and have committed to a zero-harm workplace.

Superior Plus Corp is seeking an enterprise-minded Vice President of North American Procurement to architect and lead a high-impact procurement function across the organization. This role is ideal for a transformational leader who thrives in building functions from the ground up, driving innovation, and maximizing value through strategic sourcing and operational excellence. The VP of North American Procurement will oversee all indirect (excludes propane, heating oil and other commodities for resale) purchasing processes, enhance strategic category management, and drive value through centralized and consolidated procurement efforts. This role requires extensive coordination with various departments to ensure efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and quality of procurement practices.

What you'll do:

Functional leadership

• Develop and implement a comprehensive procurement strategy that supports the company’s business objectives and maximizes value.
• Build and manage a high-performing procurement team, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure quality, innovation, and cost-effectiveness.
• Establish procurement as a strategic enabler across the enterprise, aligning closely with Finance, Operations, and other key functions.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, data-driven decision-making, and ethical sourcing.

Purchasing consolidation and management

• Partner with relevant business teams to understand and manage internal demand for goods and services; e.g., improving demand forecasting and rationalizing stock keeping unit (SKUs) /specs.
• Lead enterprise-wide initiatives to consolidate purchasing power and optimize supplier relationships across business units.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships to ensure compliance, quality, and performance while achieving cost reductions.
• Monitor market trends and assess supplier performance to drive continuous improvement in procurement practices.

Category strategy development

• Identify and prioritize spending categories based on spend analysis, business impact, and strategic importance.
• Create and implement category management strategies for major spend areas to optimize cost, ensure supply continuity, and leverage Superior’s scale.

Procurement process standardization and oversight

• Design, deploy, and enforce standardized purchasing processes across the organization to enhance operational control and workflow efficiency.
• Establish and maintain a spend management system to enforce use of preferred. vendors/SKUs, automate approval workflows, and capture detailed purchasing data for analysis.
• Select and implement procurement technologies that enable automation, transparency, and real-time analytics.

What you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in procurement, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of successfully developing and implementing procurement strategies that drive business growth and efficiency.
• Experience in building or transforming a procurement function at the enterprise level.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence C-suite stakeholders, as well as the ability to roll up your sleeves and operate at a functional level, driving cross-functional alignment.
• Track record of delivering measurable value through procurement transformation, including cost savings, risk mitigation, and supplier innovation.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in spend management technologies to support enterprise-wide procurement activities.
• Data analytics capabilities to assess spending data and identify potential optimization opportunities.
• Ability to collaborate and influence cross-functionally in partnering with business teams to manage demand.
• Experience in managing a distributed procurement function is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of procurement software and tools.
• Commitment to ethical sourcing and sustainability practices.

Superior Plus is a leading North American distributor and marketer of propane and distillates and related products and services, servicing over 890,000 customer locations in the U.S. and Canada. All of the businesses operate on the principles of entrepreneurship, continuous improvement, executing on objectives, safety and teamwork.

We are committed to the inclusion and accommodation of all individuals. If you have an accommodation need during the recruitment & selection process, we encourage you to connect with us at [e-mail] to let us know how we can enhance your experience.