10th April, 2025
We’re excited to be representing a growing and well-respected player in the construction sector. Our Canadian-based client is known for delivering high-quality solutions across a variety of projects and services. They’ve cultivated a strong, people-first culture that emphasizes collaboration, independence, and long-term success—and they’re looking for a strategic leader to head up their purchasing and procurement operations.
About the Company This is a company that values its people as much as its performance. With a solid foundation, an engaged leadership team, and a strong presence in the Canadian market, our client is entering a dynamic phase of growth. Long-tenured employees, a family-oriented culture, and direct involvement from the CEO and executive team make this an ideal environment for someone who wants to make an impact and grow with a forward-thinking organization.
The Opportunity:
As Director of Purchasing & Procurement, you’ll be taking on a newly created leadership role, reporting directly to the VP of Finance. This position will oversee procurement strategy and team management across two locations. You’ll be responsible for building and streamlining purchasing operations, fostering vendor relationships, and identifying opportunities for savings and operational improvement.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead & Develop Teams: Manage a team of procurement professionals in two locations. Guide and support the team in achieving strategic and operational goals.
- Drive Procurement Strategy: Establish and implement best-in-class procurement processes, ensuring efficient sourcing, budgeting, and vendor management practices.
- Optimize Vendor Relationships: Source and negotiate with suppliers to secure competitive pricing and contract terms that align with business goals.
- Manage Significant Procurement Volume: Oversee purchasing for large-scale projects and ensure effective planning, especially during peak operational seasons.
- Contribute Industry Insight: Use your deep understanding of construction-related materials and services to influence purchasing decisions and support ongoing cost-efficiency efforts.
What We’re Looking For - Experience: 5–7+ years of experience in purchasing or procurement, ideally within construction or industrial sectors. 5+ years in a leadership or team management role is essential.
- Team Leadership: A collaborative, empowering leader who can manage across locations and build strong, results-driven teams.
- Strategic Negotiator: Skilled at driving value through supplier negotiations, contract execution, and vendor relationship management.
- Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with construction-related procurement is a strong asset—understanding the materials, timelines, and supplier dynamics is key to success.
Why Join This Company? - Empowered Leadership: You’ll report to a VP who leads with trust and transparency - a supportive and accessible leader.
- Culture that Cares: A family-oriented and long-standing team culture where birthdays are celebrated, milestones are recognized, and collaboration is encouraged.
- A Seat at the Table: This role gives you an opportunity to contribute at a high level, influence purchasing direction, and be a key player in the company’s next phase of growth.
Let’s Connect If you're a procurement leader who’s ready for a fresh challenge in a high-impact role—within a company that values autonomy, collaboration, and continuous improvement—we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact me directly for a confidential conversation: lisa.weeks@thetalent.co.
At The Talent Company, we recognize the value of different perspectives and experiences to prompt innovation, spark creativity, and solve problems. As an equal employment opportunity organization, we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, Aboriginal peoples, members of visible minorities, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, persons with disabilities, and all other categories protected by law.
We are committed to Equal Opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Please let us know by emailing lauren.maharaj@thetalent.co if an adjustment or adaptation is required at any stage to support you during the recruitment journey.
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