Senior Procurement Engineer

🟥Company Overview🟦

Are you ready to Engineer the Impossible?

At Pack-Smart Inc. Automation, creativity and innovation are at our core. We’re a global leader in high-speed automation solutions for the packaging, print, and converting industries. For over two decades, we’ve been pushing the boundaries of engineering excellence with a focus on quality, speed, and precision. Our collaborative culture is built on empowering diverse perspectives, fostering learning, and creating inclusive opportunities for all team members. Pack-Smart Inc. automated equipment is designed, built, and shipped from our manufacturing facility in Concord, Ontario!

Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000 CAD

*Requests outside of the salary range is available and determined by interview process*.

💼 Job description:

Job title: Senior Procurement Engineer – Drive Strategic Overseas Sourcing for World Class Automation Equipment

We’re looking for a Senior Procurement Engineer to lead strategic overseas sourcing and vendor development for our cutting-edge automation systems. In this role, you will bring a strong technical foundation to the procurement function — bridging the gap between engineering requirements and global supply chain execution. You will manage the full international procurement lifecycle, drive supplier performance, and ensure our supply chain delivers on cost, quality, and delivery. Working cross-functionally with engineering, project management, and quality control, you will help position Pack-Smart Inc. as a world-class competitor in global sourcing.

🛠️ Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Overseas Sourcing and Vendor Development

• Identify, evaluate, and qualify overseas suppliers and vendors based on cost, quality, technical capability, and delivery performance.
• Build and maintain long-term strategic relationships with key international suppliers to ensure supply chain resilience and continuity.
• Conduct ongoing global market research to identify competitive sourcing opportunities, monitor pricing trends, and assess emerging technologies.
• Perform supplier site visits and audits to evaluate manufacturing capabilities, quality systems, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead negotiations on pricing, contracts, and performance agreements to secure best-value outcomes for the organization.
• Develop and maintain vendor performance scorecards to drive accountability across quality, delivery, and service metrics.

International Procurement Process Management

• Oversee the end-to-end purchase order process for overseas suppliers, ensuring accuracy, alignment with project specifications, and timely execution.
• Collaborate with engineering and project management teams to ensure technical requirements are clearly defined and communicated to suppliers.
• Identify and implement procurement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce cycle times, and minimize errors.
• Ensure all international procurement activities adhere to applicable legal, regulatory, and company compliance standards.

Cost and Quality Assurance

• Conduct cost analyses and supplier comparisons to achieve the optimal balance of cost, quality, and delivery.
• Partner with quality control to ensure overseas-sourced components and products meet engineering specifications and compliance standards.
• Lead supplier corrective action processes to address and resolve quality or delivery performance issues.
• Continuously identify and pursue cost optimization opportunities without compromising product quality or supply reliability.

Global Logistics Coordination

• Coordinate inbound and outbound international shipments to ensure on-time delivery from overseas vendors.
• Proactively identify and resolve shipping delays, customs issues, and compliance risks to maintain supply chain continuity.
• Optimize freight strategies to reduce costs and transit times while maintaining delivery reliability.

Team Collaboration and Leadership

• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to align procurement activities with broader engineering and business objectives.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by sharing expertise, mentoring peers, and championing procurement best practices.
• Support team performance by contributing to goal setting, process development, and productivity initiatives.

📚 Qualifications:

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in procurement, with demonstrated focus on international or overseas sourcing.
• Strong technical background with the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Proven experience in supplier development, vendor negotiation, and supply chain management.
• Familiarity with international logistics, customs regulations, and import/export compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience conducting cost analyses and supplier evaluations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, with the ability to convey technical requirements to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel internationally as required.

✨ Why Join Pack-Smart Inc.?

• We Care for YOU: We focus on developing, empowering, and energizing our team through coaching, treat days and team events.
• Competitive Total Rewards: Enjoy a competitive starting salary, paid vacation, comprehensive health and dental benefits, and numerous store discounts.
• Modern Work Environment: Experience a safe and dynamic workplace that emphasizes inclusion, learning, and collaboration.
• Innovative Culture: Join a team that thrives on interdisciplinary collaboration and a passion for advancing the world through technology.

📍 Location:

Our headquarters is based in Concord, Ontario. A hub for advanced manufacturing with access to urban amenities, close to highway 400 and 407. There is free parking available on-site. Our facility is clean with great lighting, fostering innovation and collaboration!

🚀 Ready to Engineer the Impossible?

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We welcome and encourage applications from individuals with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the hiring process.

Apply now, and let’s engineer a better future together!

🔗 Learn more at: https://packsmartinc.com

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