Director of Procurement Based in the Vancouver area, the Director of Procurement is responsible for developing and executing the company's procurement strategy to ensure reliable supply, competitive cost, and high-quality products across all categories for our busy client.
This role leads supplier sourcing and negotiations, contract management, inventory alignment, and procurement team performance within a fast-paced retail and distribution environment.
Responsibilities: - Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with company growth, margin, and service-level objectives
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers to ensure continuity of supply and competitive pricing
- Collaborate with demand planning, sales, and warehouse teams to align purchasing with forecasts
- Optimize inventory levels to balance product availability, cash flow, and carrying costs
- Support new product introductions, SKU rationalization
- Drive continuous improvement in cost of goods sold (COGS) and gross margin
- Lead, mentor, and develop the procurement and buying team
- Establish clear goals, performance metrics, and accountability
- Other as required
Requirements: - Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or a related field
- 8-12+ years of progressive procurement or sourcing experience, preferably in wholesale distribution
- 3-5+ years in a leadership or management role
- Strong negotiation skills with proven cost savings and supplier optimization results
- Experience working with ERP systems and procurement analytics
Salary in the mid to high 100,000 range depending on experience.
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please send us your resume today!