118 Director Of Procurement jobs in Canada

Job Description

We’re excited to be representing a growing and well-respected player in the construction sector. Our Canadian-based client is known for delivering high-quality solutions across a variety of projects and services. They’ve cultivated a strong, people-first culture that emphasizes collaboration, independence, and long-term success—and they’re looking for a strategic leader to head up their purchasing and procurement operations.

About the Company This is a company that values its people as much as its performance. With a solid foundation, an engaged leadership team, and a strong presence in the Canadian market, our client is entering a dynamic phase of growth. Long-tenured employees, a family-oriented culture, and direct involvement from the CEO and executive team make this an ideal environment for someone who wants to make an impact and grow with a forward-thinking organization.

The Opportunity:

As Director of Purchasing & Procurement , you’ll be taking on a newly created leadership role, reporting directly to the CFO. This position will oversee procurement strategy and team management across two locations. You’ll be responsible for building and streamlining purchasing operations, fostering vendor relationships, and identifying opportunities for savings and operational improvement.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead & Develop Teams : Manage a team of procurement professionals in two locations. Guide and support the team in achieving strategic and operational goals.
• Drive Procurement Strategy : Establish and implement best-in-class procurement processes, ensuring efficient sourcing, budgeting, and vendor management practices.
• Optimize Vendor Relationships : Source and negotiate with suppliers to secure competitive pricing and contract terms that align with business goals.
• Manage Significant Procurement Volume : Oversee purchasing for large-scale projects and ensure effective planning, especially during peak operational seasons.
• Contribute Industry Insight : Use your deep understanding of construction-related materials and services to influence purchasing decisions and support ongoing cost-efficiency efforts.

• Experience : 5–7+ years of experience in purchasing or procurement, within the construction or building materials sectors. 5+ years in a leadership or team management role is essential.
• Team Leadership : A collaborative, empowering leader who can manage across locations and build strong, results-driven teams.
• Strategic Negotiator : Skilled at driving value through supplier negotiations, contract execution, and vendor relationship management.
• Industry Knowledge : Familiarity with construction-related procurement is required—understanding the materials, timelines, and supplier dynamics is key to success.

• Empowered Leadership : You’ll report to the CFO and work closely with senior leadership.
• Culture that Cares : A family-oriented and long-standing team culture where birthdays are celebrated, milestones are recognized, and collaboration is encouraged.
• A Seat at the Table : This role gives you an opportunity to contribute at a high level, influence purchasing direction, and be a key player in the company’s next phase of growth.

Are you a strategic procurement leader ready to shape the future of purchasing at a national level? Robert Half is working on a Director of Purchasing role that will lead enterprise-wide procurement initiatives across the Canadian operations for a well established Alberta-based company. This is a unique opportunity for a high-caliber, senior-level professional to join a progressive organization where your experience, voice, and vision will make a real difference.

If successful, you will oversee the development and execution of comprehensive procurement strategies, national tenders, capital equipment purchasing, and supply chain innovations. You will play a pivotal role in shaping technology decisions, modernizing processes, and driving cost optimization and supplier performance. You'll lead a diverse, high-performing team, guiding the development of procurement talent across the country and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We’re looking for a proven change agent—someone who brings deep expertise in purchasing and supply chain, with the confidence and capability to make decisions, lead transformation, and build high-performing teams across a complex, national environment.

Responsibilities will include:

• Champion and execute a national procurement strategy aligned with operational goals.
• Lead the transformation of procurement processes and tools, with a focus on technology integration, automation, and efficiency.
• Act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on sourcing models, risk mitigation, and capital investment purchasing.
• Lead major sourcing initiatives and national-level tenders, delivering cost-effective and high-performance supplier partnerships.
• Negotiate complex, high-value contracts and oversee supplier performance, compliance, and risk management.
• Evaluate and implement procurement systems and tools to enhance visibility, reporting, and workflow automation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that streamline operations and enhance scalability across regions.
• Provide visionary leadership to a national purchasing team, setting clear direction and expectations that align with strategic goals.
• Foster a culture of trust, empowerment, and excellence across all levels of the department.
• Build and execute talent development and succession plans, identifying future leaders and mentoring team members at all stages of their careers.
• Actively manage performance, coach for growth, and cultivate a high-engagement environment that supports professional development and team stability.
• Partner with other teams/divisions to align purchasing practices across all locations.
• Provide strategic guidance on transportation, freight, travel procurement, and cost-control initiatives.
• Lead procurement-related ESG and sustainability initiatives.
• Support Indigenous partnerships including planning, training, and events.

What You Bring

• Minimum 10 years of senior-level purchasing in a national or enterprise setting.
• Proven experience managing large-scale tenders, capital procurement, and complex supplier portfolios.
• A track record of driving transformation in procurement practices, technologies, and strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and scale high-performing procurement teams across a complex, multi-site organization.
• Strong business acumen, financial literacy, and the ability to influence at the executive level.
• Undergraduate degree in supply chain, business, or a related field; advanced education or professional designations (e.g., SCMP, CPSM) are assets.
• Expertise in contract negotiation, system implementation, and change management.
• Deep understanding of procurement systems and inventory management tools.
• Experience with purchasing in heavy equipment, manufacturing, industrial, or large distribution environments is preferred.

This is a fully in office role that will offer a very attractive total rewards package. Relocation package available to candidates committed to moving to Edmonton, Alberta or surrounding area. Apply today!

Are you a strategic procurement leader ready to shape the future of purchasing at a national level? Robert Half is working on a Director of Purchasing role that will lead enterprise-wide procurement initiatives across the Canadian operations for a well established Alberta-based company. This is a unique opportunity for a high-caliber, senior-level professional to join a progressive organization where your experience, voice, and vision will make a real difference.

If successful, you will oversee the development and execution of comprehensive procurement strategies, national tenders, capital equipment purchasing, and supply chain innovations. You will play a pivotal role in shaping technology decisions, modernizing processes, and driving cost optimization and supplier performance. You'll lead a diverse, high-performing team, guiding the development of procurement talent across the country and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We’re looking for a proven change agent—someone who brings deep expertise in purchasing and supply chain, with the confidence and capability to make decisions, lead transformation, and build high-performing teams across a complex, national environment.

Responsibilities will include:

• Champion and execute a national procurement strategy aligned with operational goals.
• Lead the transformation of procurement processes and tools, with a focus on technology integration, automation, and efficiency.
• Act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on sourcing models, risk mitigation, and capital investment purchasing.
• Lead major sourcing initiatives and national-level tenders, delivering cost-effective and high-performance supplier partnerships.
• Negotiate complex, high-value contracts and oversee supplier performance, compliance, and risk management.
• Evaluate and implement procurement systems and tools to enhance visibility, reporting, and workflow automation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that streamline operations and enhance scalability across regions.
• Provide visionary leadership to a national purchasing team, setting clear direction and expectations that align with strategic goals.
• Foster a culture of trust, empowerment, and excellence across all levels of the department.
• Build and execute talent development and succession plans, identifying future leaders and mentoring team members at all stages of their careers.
• Actively manage performance, coach for growth, and cultivate a high-engagement environment that supports professional development and team stability.
• Partner with other teams/divisions to align purchasing practices across all locations.
• Provide strategic guidance on transportation, freight, travel procurement, and cost-control initiatives.
• Lead procurement-related ESG and sustainability initiatives.
• Support Indigenous partnerships including planning, training, and events.

What You Bring

• Minimum 10 years of senior-level purchasing in a national or enterprise setting.
• Proven experience managing large-scale tenders, capital procurement, and complex supplier portfolios.
• A track record of driving transformation in procurement practices, technologies, and strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and scale high-performing procurement teams across a complex, multi-site organization.
• Strong business acumen, financial literacy, and the ability to influence at the executive level.
• Undergraduate degree in supply chain, business, or a related field; advanced education or professional designations (e.g., SCMP, CPSM) are assets.
• Expertise in contract negotiation, system implementation, and change management.
• Deep understanding of procurement systems and inventory management tools.
• Experience with purchasing in heavy equipment, manufacturing, industrial, or large distribution environments is preferred.

This is a fully in office role that will offer a very attractive total rewards package. Relocation package available to candidates committed to moving to Edmonton, Alberta or surrounding area. Apply today!

Are you a strategic procurement leader ready to shape the future of purchasing at a national level? Robert Half is working on a Director of Purchasing role that will lead enterprise-wide procurement initiatives across the Canadian operations for a well established Alberta-based company. This is a unique opportunity for a high-caliber, senior-level professional to join a progressive organization where your experience, voice, and vision will make a real difference.

If successful, you will oversee the development and execution of comprehensive procurement strategies, national tenders, capital equipment purchasing, and supply chain innovations. You will play a pivotal role in shaping technology decisions, modernizing processes, and driving cost optimization and supplier performance. You'll lead a diverse, high-performing team, guiding the development of procurement talent across the country and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We’re looking for a proven change agent—someone who brings deep expertise in purchasing and supply chain, with the confidence and capability to make decisions, lead transformation, and build high-performing teams across a complex, national environment.

Responsibilities will include:

• Champion and execute a national procurement strategy aligned with operational goals.
• Lead the transformation of procurement processes and tools, with a focus on technology integration, automation, and efficiency.
• Act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on sourcing models, risk mitigation, and capital investment purchasing.
• Lead major sourcing initiatives and national-level tenders, delivering cost-effective and high-performance supplier partnerships.
• Negotiate complex, high-value contracts and oversee supplier performance, compliance, and risk management.
• Evaluate and implement procurement systems and tools to enhance visibility, reporting, and workflow automation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that streamline operations and enhance scalability across regions.
• Provide visionary leadership to a national purchasing team, setting clear direction and expectations that align with strategic goals.
• Foster a culture of trust, empowerment, and excellence across all levels of the department.
• Build and execute talent development and succession plans, identifying future leaders and mentoring team members at all stages of their careers.
• Actively manage performance, coach for growth, and cultivate a high-engagement environment that supports professional development and team stability.
• Partner with other teams/divisions to align purchasing practices across all locations.
• Provide strategic guidance on transportation, freight, travel procurement, and cost-control initiatives.
• Lead procurement-related ESG and sustainability initiatives.
• Support Indigenous partnerships including planning, training, and events.

What You Bring

• Minimum 10 years of senior-level purchasing in a national or enterprise setting.
• Proven experience managing large-scale tenders, capital procurement, and complex supplier portfolios.
• A track record of driving transformation in procurement practices, technologies, and strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and scale high-performing procurement teams across a complex, multi-site organization.
• Strong business acumen, financial literacy, and the ability to influence at the executive level.
• Undergraduate degree in supply chain, business, or a related field; advanced education or professional designations (e.g., SCMP, CPSM) are assets.
• Expertise in contract negotiation, system implementation, and change management.
• Deep understanding of procurement systems and inventory management tools.
• Experience with purchasing in heavy equipment, manufacturing, industrial, or large distribution environments is preferred.

This is a fully in office role that will offer a very attractive total rewards package. Relocation package available to candidates committed to moving to Edmonton, Alberta or surrounding area. Apply today!

Sourcing Specialist

Our client a logistics company with responsibilities for a large organization is searching for 2 Sourcing Specialist to join their team. They are an amazing company with a great culture location in Toronto. We are looking for someone that has experience in putting together RFP’s for their client and managing the process

Responsibilities

• Drive best total value by working with suppliers to ensure synergy with business needs, favourable terms and conditions, risk mitigation, service level agreements that drive continuous improvement and cost management
• Partner and influence key cross functional stakeholders to align on the execution of the strategic sourcing and contract processes for goods and services
• Develop and recommend sourcing strategies that maximize value and mitigate risks for our customers
• Accountable to identify ways to improve the sourcing and contracts process
• Manage procurement policy compliance while identifying opportunities for improvement
• Lead the strategic sourcing process with key stakeholders and supply chain team
• Implement sourcing and vendor relationship management best practices
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned

Skills and Requirements

• University undergraduate degree in a business-related discipline
• Professional Designation or Certification in Supply Chain Management
• Minimum of 5 years of enterprise level experience in Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain Management and/or Procurement
• Experience with Procurement Software (SAP or Ariba Sourcing preferred)
• Full proficiency with MS Office Suite
• Valid drivers license for travel between offices and to customer meetings within southern Ontario
• Utility or regulated industry experience an asset
• Proven track record of successful execution of the RFx process from inception to completion with quantifiable achievements
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and presentation skills
• Strong decision making, complex problem solving and negotiation skills
• Ability to perform under pressure, manage multiple sourcing projects, respond to changing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to effectively manage constraints and competing priorities
• Strong business acumen
• Ability to work independently as well as a part of a team

Sourcing Specialist

Our client a logistics company with responsibilities for a large organization is searching for 2 Sourcing Specialist to join their team. They are an amazing company with a great culture location in Toronto. We are looking for someone that has experience in putting together RFP’s for their client and managing the process

Responsibilities

• Drive best total value by working with suppliers to ensure synergy with business needs, favourable terms and conditions, risk mitigation, service level agreements that drive continuous improvement and cost management
• Partner and influence key cross functional stakeholders to align on the execution of the strategic sourcing and contract processes for goods and services
• Develop and recommend sourcing strategies that maximize value and mitigate risks for our customers
• Accountable to identify ways to improve the sourcing and contracts process
• Manage procurement policy compliance while identifying opportunities for improvement
• Lead the strategic sourcing process with key stakeholders and supply chain team
• Implement sourcing and vendor relationship management best practices
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned

Skills and Requirements

• University undergraduate degree in a business-related discipline
• Professional Designation or Certification in Supply Chain Management
• Minimum of 5 years of enterprise level experience in Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain Management and/or Procurement
• Experience with Procurement Software (SAP or Ariba Sourcing preferred)
• Full proficiency with MS Office Suite
• Valid drivers license for travel between offices and to customer meetings within southern Ontario
• Utility or regulated industry experience an asset
• Proven track record of successful execution of the RFx process from inception to completion with quantifiable achievements
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and presentation skills
• Strong decision making, complex problem solving and negotiation skills
• Ability to perform under pressure, manage multiple sourcing projects, respond to changing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to effectively manage constraints and competing priorities
• Strong business acumen
• Ability to work independently as well as a part of a team

Sourcing Specialist

Our client a logistics company with responsibilities for a large organization is searching for 2 Sourcing Specialist to join their team. They are an amazing company with a great culture location in Toronto. We are looking for someone that has experience in putting together RFP’s for their client and managing the process

Responsibilities

• Drive best total value by working with suppliers to ensure synergy with business needs, favourable terms and conditions, risk mitigation, service level agreements that drive continuous improvement and cost management
• Partner and influence key cross functional stakeholders to align on the execution of the strategic sourcing and contract processes for goods and services
• Develop and recommend sourcing strategies that maximize value and mitigate risks for our customers
• Accountable to identify ways to improve the sourcing and contracts process
• Manage procurement policy compliance while identifying opportunities for improvement
• Lead the strategic sourcing process with key stakeholders and supply chain team
• Implement sourcing and vendor relationship management best practices
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned

Skills and Requirements

• University undergraduate degree in a business-related discipline
• Professional Designation or Certification in Supply Chain Management
• Minimum of 5 years of enterprise level experience in Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain Management and/or Procurement
• Experience with Procurement Software (SAP or Ariba Sourcing preferred)
• Full proficiency with MS Office Suite
• Valid drivers license for travel between offices and to customer meetings within southern Ontario
• Utility or regulated industry experience an asset
• Proven track record of successful execution of the RFx process from inception to completion with quantifiable achievements
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and presentation skills
• Strong decision making, complex problem solving and negotiation skills
• Ability to perform under pressure, manage multiple sourcing projects, respond to changing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to effectively manage constraints and competing priorities
• Strong business acumen
• Ability to work independently as well as a part of a team

Director of Procurement - IT

Downtown Toronto - Hybrid

$140,000 - $150,000 + benefits

We are recruiting for a Director of Procurement for our large, well-known client. They are seeking a smart dynamic IT Procurement Professional to help develop a contract framework for their IT vendor negotiations and guide the business through both commercial opportunities and potential risk areas. This is a leadership role where you will manage a small team of IT purchasing specialists who work with the business and advise them on SaaS and Enterprise Software deals. Your role will be to develop the department and also take on the biggest or higher risk deals.

The successful candidate will be an IT Procurement leader who is an expert in Software Contracts. You will be able to identify and articulate all the key areas of an IT contract that need to be addressed from a commercial and a risk point of view and be able to add wording to ensure the company has the most favorable terms. You will have experience of directly leading a team and developing the skillset and processes of the department to deliver a first class Procurement offering to your stakeholders.

This is a great opportunity to lead a team, for this very popular company and grow your Procurement career.

As the ideal candidate you will have:

• 8 years' IT Procurement experience
• 4 years' people leadership experience
• Strong contracts negotiation skills
• Excellent Communication skills:

Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for an interview will be contacted

Director of Procurement - IT

Downtown Toronto - Hybrid

$140,000 - $150,000 + benefits

We are recruiting for a Director of Procurement for our large, well-known client. They are seeking a smart dynamic IT Procurement Professional to help develop a contract framework for their IT vendor negotiations and guide the business through both commercial opportunities and potential risk areas. This is a leadership role where you will manage a small team of IT purchasing specialists who work with the business and advise them on SaaS and Enterprise Software deals. Your role will be to develop the department and also take on the biggest or higher risk deals.

The successful candidate will be an IT Procurement leader who is an expert in Software Contracts. You will be able to identify and articulate all the key areas of an IT contract that need to be addressed from a commercial and a risk point of view and be able to add wording to ensure the company has the most favorable terms. You will have experience of directly leading a team and developing the skillset and processes of the department to deliver a first class Procurement offering to your stakeholders.

This is a great opportunity to lead a team, for this very popular company and grow your Procurement career.

As the ideal candidate you will have:

• 8 years' IT Procurement experience
• 4 years' people leadership experience
• Strong contracts negotiation skills
• Excellent Communication skills:

Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for an interview will be contacted