Company Overview
Morbern is a leading North American manufacturer of coated fabrics, serving automotive, marine, healthcare, and contract markets. We're committed to innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence, and we take pride in delivering high-quality products and building long-term partnerships with our customers.
Position Overview
As we continue to grow and transform our operations, we're hiring a Procurement & Warehouse Manager to lead our raw material sourcing and inventory operations.
This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for ensuring a reliable, cost-effective supply of raw materials while optimizing warehouse operations to support a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
You will play a critical role in strengthening supplier partnerships, improving cost competitiveness, and driving efficiency across procurement, inventory, and warehouse operations.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement Leadership
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies for raw materials aligned with business objectives
- Negotiate pricing, contracts, and supply agreements with key suppliers
- Monitor market trends, risks, and commodity movements to proactively manage cost and supply
- Ensure continuity of supply while maintaining optimal inventory levels
- Identify and implement cost reduction and value engineering initiatives
Warehouse & Inventory Management
- Lead and optimize warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, and material flow
- Ensure accurate inventory control and cycle counting processes
- Improve warehouse layout, efficiency, and material handling systems
- Collaborate with operations to support production planning and minimize disruptions
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Operations, Finance, and Sales to align supply chain priorities
- Support new product development and qualification of new suppliers
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and logistics
Team Leadership
- Lead, coach, and develop purchasing and warehouse team members
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Qualifications
- College or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Minimum 5–10 years of procurement experience in a manufacturing environment
- Proven experience managing supplier relationships and negotiating contracts
- Experience overseeing warehouse operations and inventory control
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication and leadership abilities
- Must be local to the Cornwall area and/or committed to relocating to the Cornwall area.
What Sets You Apart
- Experience in raw material procurement for industrial supply chains
- Strong understanding of cost drivers and commodity markets
- Hands-on leader with a “can-do” attitude and operational mindset
- Ability to drive change and implement process improvements
Why Join Morbern
- Be part of a growing, innovative manufacturing company
- Opportunity to make a tangible impact on cost, performance, and operations
- Collaborative leadership team and entrepreneurial environment
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
Additional Information
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Accommodations are available upon request during the recruitment process.
This is an existing vacancy.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, On-Site
Salary Range: $100,000 - $120,000
Benefits
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care