Procurement Director

Our Mission

At Puratos, we create innovative food solutions for the health and well‑being of people everywhere. As the global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, we help our customers to be successful with their business, by turning technologies and experiences from food cultures around the world into new opportunities.

Join the Magic

We are more than 11,000 employees in over 100 countries and a consolidated turnover of 3.4 billion euros (in 2024). Our passion for innovation, a pioneering spirit and the unique Puratos culture drive our solid growth and vision for the future. This, along with our commitment to our local communities, is what makes working at Puratos so magical.

As Puratos in Canada continues its growth journey across the country, we are in search of hiring the following position which can be based in either Richmond (BC), Chilliwack (BC) or Mississauga (ON).

Procurement Director

Your Mission

The Director of Procurement for Canada is responsible for defining and executing a procurement strategy that protects margin, reduces risk, strengthens supplier resilience, and enables innovation while supporting Puratos Canada’s growth agenda.

Key accountabilities

• Lead procurement across all Canadian manufacturing and distribution sites
• Ensure cost discipline, supply continuity, and business resilience
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, and Finance
• Enable innovation, manage supplier risk, and support business continuity
• Report to VP Operations Canada with dotted line to Group Procurement

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing organization focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

What You Will Do

Strategy & Business Impact

• Protect margin and improve cost competitiveness
• Mitigate supplier, geopolitical, commodity, and supply disruption risks
• Strengthen supplier resilience and continuity of supply
• Enable innovation and speed to market
• Align procurement with Canada’s growth agenda

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Partner with Sales & Marketing to align with customer needs
• Support R&D on innovation and sourcing
• Ensure Quality and food safety compliance
• Work with Supply Chain and Operations on business continuity
• Partner with Finance to deliver margin improvement

Risk & Resilience Management

• Manage supplier and concentration risk
• Address geopolitical and regional sourcing risks
• Manage commodity volatility and pricing exposure
• Mitigate supply disruption risks
• Ensure supplier‑side food safety compliance
• Develop and maintain business continuity plans
• Implement dual sourcing and contingency strategies

Procurement Execution

• Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and contracts
• Drive category strategies and supplier performance
• Define raw material coverage and hedging strategies
• Deliver continuous improvement and digital solutions

Leadership Expectations

• Build trust and credibility
• Develop and coach talent
• Creates accountability and performance discipline
• Challenge the status quo
• Operates effectively in a global matrix environment
• Collaborates and influences across functions

What We Expect From You

Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred

Experience: 10+ years in procurement, including 7+ years in leadership roles

• Experience in FMCG/food or manufacturing
• Procurement risk management and business continuity planning
• Knowledge of global supply markets and commodities
• Support for innovation and customer‑driven sourcing
• Understanding of food safety and supplier compliance
• Strong ERP/SAP experience

What You Can Expect From Puratos

• Competitive salary ($130,000-$145,000), bonus and benefits
• Rewarding career and growth potential worldwide
• Challenges in an excellent international company
• Fast pace and dynamic working environment
• Continuous training in management and business principles
• Be an integral part of a successful global company
• Hybrid working environment requiring 3 days in office

We have a historical growth track record and a clear long‑term vision for the future. We promote a caring, trustful and respecting work environment by putting people first. For additional company information, candidates are encouraged to visit our company website www.puratos.com

We at Puratos cultivate an inclusive global workplace that fully embraces diversity and equal opportunities for all. We strive to reflect the richness of our customers, communities and society, accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver on our commitments.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities as required. Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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