Purchasing & Logistics Manager

• Lead the integrated purchasing and logistics team, providing coaching, development, and performance management to ensure excellence in procurement, transportation, and service execution.
• Supervise day-to-day execution of purchasing and logistics activities, ensuring alignment with cost, quality, delivery, and compliance targets.
• Manage a portfolio of key or strategic suppliers, including negotiating terms, purchasing stock codes, and ensuring delivery and service expectations are met.
• Oversee purchase order accuracy and follow-up, transportation coordination, customs documentation, and shipment tracking to ensure smooth end-to-end flow of goods.
• Ensure all procurement and logistics activities comply with internal policies and external regulations, including customs and trade compliance requirements.
• Work with the Strategic Sourcing & Cost Lead to identify cost-saving opportunities, support vendor strategy execution, and drive initiatives through effective project management and day-to-day action.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with planning, operations, sales, and finance to align inventory levels, shipment timing, and vendor performance with business goals.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators and take corrective actions when needed.
• Maintain accurate ERP and logistics system data, including vendor/carrier profiles, lead times, pricing, and documentation.
• Approve purchase orders and freight invoices within delegated authority and ensure accuracy and alignment with business needs.
• Identify and implement process improvements that reduce costs, eliminate inefficiencies, and support a high-performing supply chain.
• Develop and present reports, recommendations, and insights to the Director of Supply Chain on strategy, performance, and risk mitigation.
• Foster a collaborative, service-oriented culture within the team that supports internal stakeholders and drives cross-functional success.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in purchasing or procurement, with at least 2 years in a management, supervisory or lead role.
• Professional certification (e.g., APICS, CPIM, CPSM) considered an asset.
• Proven leadership and coaching skills with the ability to develop and motivate a team.
• Strong understanding of purchasing practices, vendor negotiation, and ERP systems (Syspro preferred).
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Group medical and dental benefits including Employee and family assistance program
• Company RRSP matching plan
• Flexible work hours and potential for hybrid work arrangement
• Healthy work life balance
• Employee discount program
• Training and development opportunities
• Modern, well-equipped work environment with excellent staff facilities
• Employee welcome package and other SWAG
• Excellent and collaborative team/work environment
• Team socials and engagement events

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