National Director of Procurement – Food
Lock Search GroupNational Director of Procurement – Food
Calgary, AB (On-site)
Our client, a nationally recognized company in food manufacturing and distribution, is seeking a National Director of Procurement. Reporting to senior management, this person will play a strategic role in optimizing the organization's sourcing and procurement activities. They will be responsible for defining and deploying a national p
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rocurement vision, developing sustainable supplier partnerships, and implementing practices that promote operational efficiency, optimal inventory management, and company growth.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and deploy a national sourcing strategy aligned with business objectives and organizational priorities.
• Lead the transformation of decentralized purchasing activities into an integrated, nationally harmonized procurement model.
• Negotiate commercial agreements and supplier contracts to secure the best terms (price, quality, service, and payment conditions).
• Develop and maintain long-term strategic relationships with key suppliers and business partners.
• Establish a procurement governance framework, including the policies, processes, controls, and standards applicable to all operating units.
• Develop risk management strategies related to raw materials, supply, and suppliers.
• Optimize inventory and working capital through effective demand planning and high-performing procurement practices.
• Coordinate purchasing and inventory management decisions across business units to maximize synergies and the organization's purchasing power.
• Develop and track procurement performance indicators, including savings generated, supplier performance, inventory efficiency, and service levels.
• Work closely with the operations, sales, finance, quality assurance, logistics, and supply chain teams to achieve company objectives.
• Support strategic initiatives, growth projects, and acquisitions by contributing procurement and category management expertise.
• Provide leadership, development, and engagement for the teams under their responsibility, while promoting the adoption of procurement best practices.
Desired Profile
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, operations management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in procurement or purchasing management in leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-site or national-scale purchasing activities.
• Experience in food manufacturing, food distribution, protein processing, or a related industry is a significant asset.
• Strong skills in negotiation, supplier management, and contract administration.
• Excellent analytical abilities and a strong aptitude for using data to support decision-making.
• Proven experience developing and implementing sourcing strategies that deliver measurable business results.
• Significant experience in managing and developing teams, including supervising managers and cross-functional groups.
• SCMP designation or another relevant procurement or supply chain certification is an asset.
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Thank you in advance for your interest. Only individuals deemed to have the skill set and experience to fit the role will be contacted.
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