Procurement Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY:KMR’s client is seeking an experienced and results-oriented Procurement Specialist to lead the procurement process for the company. This newly created role represents a unique opportunity to help build the procurement function. The successful candidate will play a critical role in implementing the procurement operating model, establishing governance and sourcing processes, driving supplier consolidation, increasing spend visibility, and delivering measurable cost savings.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partner with the management team to design and implement the procurement strategy.
• Support the development / implementation of the procurement operating model, governance framework, policies, and sourcing processes.
• Lead change management efforts with plant, and functional stakeholders.
• Establish category management disciplines.
• Drive spends visibility, compliance, procurement controls, and supplier management best practices.
• Support the implementation of procurement systems, reporting tools, and performance metrics.

STRATEGIC SOURCING:

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies:
• Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO).
• Facilities Management.
• Utilities and Energy.
• Corporate Services.
• Professional Services.
• Office & Operational Supplies.
• Fleet and Vehicle Services.
• Telecommunications.
• Capital-related services and equipment support.
• Other indirect spend categories as assigned.

SUPPLIER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT:

• Build and maintain strategic supplier partnerships.
• Develop supplier performance scorecards and governance reviews.
• Identify opportunities for innovation, service improvements, and cost optimization.
• Collaborate with suppliers to improve operational performance and support business objectives.

SAVING & PERFORMANCE DELIVERY:

• Identify and execute cost reduction initiatives.
• Deliver annual savings, productivity, and working capital targets.
• Develop roadmaps and savings pipelines.
• Track and report realized savings through established governance processes.
• Support budget development and forecast assumptions related to the spend.

STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT:

• Serve as the procurement business partner for Operations, Finance, Engineering, Quality, IT, Human Resources, and Corporate Services.
• Build strong relationships across manufacturing team:
• Influence stakeholders and drive adoption of standardized procurement practices.

SPEND VISIBILTY, REPORTING & ANALYTICS:

• Analyze spend data to identify sourcing opportunities and procurement risks.
• Develop dashboards, KPI reporting, and sourcing performance metrics.
• Monitor market trends, supplier performance, inflationary pressures, and industry developments.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Commerce, Engineering, or related field.
• SCMP, CPSM, CPM, or equivalent procurement certification is an asset.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• 5 - 7+ years of progressive procurement experience.
• Demonstrated experience in procurement operations.
• Experience within manufacturing, consumer packaged goods (CPG), strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication skills (collaboration, verbal, written & presentation.
• Proven success delivering measurable sourcing savings and supplier management improvements.
• Experience building procurement processes, governance structures, and category management frameworks.
• Strong analytical, financial, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Established supplier network within the Canadian market.
• Experience supporting mergers, facility integration, or procurement organizational change initiatives.
• Working knowledge of ERP and procurement systems such as SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.