Director of Purchasing

Reporting to the Vice President of Supply Chain Management, the Director of Purchasing will be responsible for overseeing and managing all procurement activities within our global organization. Your primary objective will be to develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives, streamline procurement processes, and optimize supplier relationships to ensure the timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services. You will lead a team of purchasing professionals across North America, Europe and Asia to provide guidance, set goals and objectives, and foster a collaborative and efficient work environment. Your expertise and leadership will contribute to driving operational efficiency, mitigating risks, and maximizing value for the organization.

Key Responsibilities :

1.Develop and implement procurement strategies :

• Analyze organizational needs and develop comprehensive purchasing strategies aligned with business objectives for all key operational regions in North America, Europe and Asia.
• Develop and cross functionally approve multi-year volume forecasts to use with strategic suppliers for RFI / RFP / RFQ purposes aimed at developing cost reduction roadmaps to meet and exceed organizational targets and to ensure the best possible pricing and terms for negotiated supply agreements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify, evaluate, nominate, and validate suppliers and components that are aligned with Ballard’s strategic product roadmap and product development technical, quality and cost requirements.
• Plan and execute on procurement department’s Annual Operating Budget, ensuring adequate labour, capital investment and functional financial budget resources are secured to meet the organizational requirements, including active management of inventory working capital.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their requirements and provide guidance on procurement processes and best practices.

2.Strategic Sourcing and Supply Base Development :

3.Procurement process optimization :

4.Team leadership and development :

5.Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Compliance and Environmental, Social Governance (ESG) :

Qualifications and Skills :

As the Director of Purchasing, you will play a crucial role in driving the success of our organization through effective procurement strategies, supplier management, and process optimization. If you are a strategic thinker, a skilled leader, and passionate about delivering value through procurement, we invite you to join our team and make a significant impact on our operations and overall business success. This onsite position is based at our head office in the Vancouver metropolitan area.

Our Values

Listen & Deliver | Quality. Always. | Inspire Excellence | Row Together | Own It

Ballard values diversity in the workplace and is committed to Employment Equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates.