Procurement Director

Manufacturing Sector If you are passionate about global procurement and ready to take on challenges in a dynamic company, here is the opportunity to join our client’s team in this role of Director, Global Procurement! The Company Our client stands out for the human values ??that drive it, its local leadership and the passion that all members have in achieving results. It helps its business partners, mainly from the primary and secondary sectors, to be more efficient and competitive by reducing the total operating cost, thanks to the complex and innovative products developed and manufactured. The Position The Director, Global Procurement will define the company’s procurement strategy by setting up and supervising three teams: strategic procurement, procurement operations and supplier relations. This collaborative role involves working, among other things, with operations, quality assurance and sales. Our client offers you : A unique career opportunity by setting up a brand new team; A competitive salary, accompanied by an annual bonus; A comprehensive group insurance program, with a group RRSP with employer contribution; Laptop and cell phone provided. If the following describes you : Bachelor’s degree in Administration, Operations and Logistics Management (GOL), or any other related field; Minimum of 15 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, including at least five (5) years in international supplier management (Asia, Europe, United States, etc.); Minimum of five (5) years and a management role; APICS certification, an asset; Be familiar with the use of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP); Be a Canadian citizen and meet all the requirements of the Controlled Goods Program (CGP); Bilingualism (French and English), both written and oral. Location : Montreal The person will mainly be responsible for : Developing direct cost reduction strategies for factories around the world; Leading spend analysis and contracting with key suppliers; Integrating new suppliers; Creating a supplier portal to facilitate the exchange of information (documents, purchase orders, updates, deliveries, invoices); Managing supplier performance via a dashboard to achieve delivery and quality objectives; Leading a decentralized team to identify and manage suppliers, and supporting local site purchasing teams.