Procurement Manager

We are hellbent on doing great work and living a great life while we’re at it. Reliable jobs with good pay, building real skills and still having gas in the tank to get after it when the workday is done. That’s Kicking Horse Coffee. Whether that’s lakes, trails, powder days, or just soaking up Columbia Valley life with your family, we want you leaving your shift with energy left for the good stuff! YOU’LL LIKE IT HERE IF … You want a stable job that fuels your big-mountain, small-town lifestyle. You’re reliable, hands-on and take pride in doing things right. You want to work somewhere people, not just output, matter. You want to grow. At Kicking Horse Coffee, the more you learn, the more you earn. You’ve got your crew’s back. You show up daily with respect and care for others. You care about making an impact. Every single coffee bean is Fairtrade and Organic, positively impacting farmers around the world. You take safety seriously. Looking out for each other is just how it’s done. Bottom line: work hard, live well, be a good kick in the ass for the world. What You'll Do You know great procurement isn't about squeezing suppliers for every last penny. It's about building strong partnerships, making smart decisions, reducing risk, and ensuring the teams around you have what they need to do remarkable work. You're the kind of person who sees around corners. While others react to supply issues, you're already working on the contingency plan. You get a weird amount of satisfaction from a well-run sourcing strategy, strong supplier relationships, and making complex decisions look simple. You'll also lead and develop a team of procurement professionals, creating a function that is not only efficient and effective today but ready to scale with the business tomorrow. Procurement strategy and business partnership Shape and execute procurement strategies that help the business grow, scale, and do great work. Build procurement into a trusted partner that helps teams make smart decisions, solve problems, and create value. Turn data, reporting, and supplier insights into practical recommendations that support better decisions. Lead the evolution of procurement processes and ways of working that make procurement more consistent, effective, and scalable. Keep an eye on market trends and supplier opportunities, bringing fresh thinking and commercial insight to the table. Strategic sourcing and supplier management Develop sourcing strategies across packaging, manufacturing, equipment, logistics, and indirect spend categories. Build strong supplier relationships that balance cost, quality, service, innovation, and reliability. Lead sourcing projects from supplier selection and negotiations through to contracts and implementation. Establish supplier scorecards, business reviews, and performance measures that drive accountability and continuous improvement. Turn strong supplier relationships into long-term partnerships that help the business succeed. Supply chain risk and commercial management Build sourcing strategies that strengthen supply security and help protect the business from disruption. Spot supply risks early and work with suppliers and stakeholders to solve them before they become bigger problems. Reduce reliance on single-source suppliers while maintaining quality, service, and operational needs. Stay informed on supplier, commodity, and market trends to support planning, budgeting, and decision-making. This role is responsible for procurement across all company spend categories except green coffee. Green coffee sourcing, purchasing, and supplier management are managed by our dedicated Coffee team. Team leadership and procurement excellence Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing procurement team. Create an environment where people can learn, grow, and do some of the best work of their careers. Build the skills, systems, and capabilities needed to support the next stage of company growth. Drive improvements that make procurement eas…

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