Procurement Lead

This role requires a dynamic individual who thrives on building relationships and expanding networks across the organization and with key suppliers. Candidates must bring a strategic mindset, seeing beyond immediate tasks to understand the broader business objectives and how procurement can drive enterprise value.

This is a high-visibility position with direct interaction with senior leadership. Must feel comfortable pitching presentations to executive-level audiences. The role demands adaptability and confidence in navigating ambiguity while maintaining focus on long-term goals.

Responsibilities

• Organize and support executive-level meetings and joint strategy sessions with vendors, including scheduling, preparing materials, documenting outcomes, and following up on action items, while promoting a strategic, enterprise-wide mindset during vendor onboarding and discussions.
• Build and maintain repeatable frameworks to measure revenue generation and risk mitigation.
• Maintain accurate records of commitments, decisions, and follow-ups, and consolidate vendor spend and performance data into clear reports that support strategic decision-making.
• Apply comprehensive knowledge of supply chain and strategic sourcing best practices while managing multiple priorities and supporting new initiatives and evolving business needs.
• Help develop and deliver training programs for internal stakeholders, promoting a ‘big picture’ mindset to reinforce strategic procurement practices.
• Demonstrates a forward-thinking mindset with a strong comfort level in leveraging technology and Microsoft tools to enhance efficiency. Actively seeks opportunities to automate processes, standardize workflows, and implement best practices. Collaborates across teams to identify and drive innovative solutions that improve scalability, reduce manual effort, and deliver measurable impact.

Qualifications

About the Team

Corporate

Want to be part of a team that supports a rapidly growing, diverse group of companies spanning multiple industries? Headquartered in Dieppe, New Brunswick, J.D. Irving Moncton-based companies have plants, terminals, operations, and sales offices throughout Canada and the United States. We are a dynamic, rapidly growing, and successful group with diverse interests.

We’re proud to be part of the larger J.D. Irving group of c ompanies , a family-owned business whose commitment to quality products and services dates back to 1882.

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary aligned with their skill, ability, and experience, along with a comprehensive package including :

About Us

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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