113 Procurement Lead jobs in Canada
Procurement Lead
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Why work for us?
AVENUE ROAD is a division of Weishaupt Design Group, where we strive to make work a rewarding experience. As part of Weishaupt Design Group, you will be immersed in the world of design as a participant in a diverse, innovative team that lives our core values of collaboration, positivity, dependability, and courage.
The success of our business is thanks to the amazing efforts of every single member of our group. Here are some of the ways we make sure that working for us is an awesome experience:
- Competitive Salary
- Health and Dental Benefits premium paid 100%
- Employee Assistance Program
- 50% employee discount on our products
- Employee Recognition Program
- Anniversary credit program
- Unique travel opportunities
- Social events throughout the year
About Avenue Road
AVENUE ROAD is a design destination that brings the best in design together in a highly curated experience.
A reflection of the personal vision of Founder, Stephan Weishaupt, AVENUE ROAD was born in 2007 from a desire to connect, edit, and cultivate meaningful relationships between makers and design lovers. The offering has grown to include furniture, accessories, lighting, textiles, bespoke kitchens, and architectural products.Learn more atavenue-road.com.
The Role
As the Procurement Lead, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of Avenue Roads procurement function, supporting a team of associates while managing key vendor relationships and driving process excellence. Acting as both a hands-on contributor and team lead, youll ensure the timely and accurate flow of information between vendors and internal teams, and serve as the escalation point for complex inquiries or problem-solving.
This role blends tactical execution with leadership coordinating team priorities, guiding workflow, and mentoring team members, all while collaborating cross-functionally with Sales, Client Success, Finance, and Operations. Youll maintain strong partnerships with key vendors and play an essential role in upholding Avenue Roads standards of service, customization, and project execution.
Responsibilities
- Lead the daily operations of the procurement team, assigning work, coordinating timelines, and ensuring accuracy and follow-through on all tasks
- Act as the primary point of contact for high-value or complex vendor accounts, managing customizations, lead times, negotiations, and escalations
- Support and guide Procurement Associates on vendor communications, order tracking, issue resolution, and process adherence
- Maintain visibility on all open orders across the team, proactively identifying risks, delays, or gaps in information and stepping in as needed
- Collaborate closely with Sales, Logistics, and Client Success teams to ensure accurate, timely updates are shared across departments
- Review and ensure accuracy of purchase orders, vendor acknowledgements, and documentation
- Lead regular team check-ins and contribute to a collaborative, supportive team culture
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and help implement new systems or tools to streamline procurement workflows
- Coordinate vendor training initiatives to ensure internal teams stay informed and inspired
- Support onboarding and informal training for new procurement team members
- Liaise with finance and operations to support accurate invoicing, reconciliation, and vendor compliance
- Provide regular reporting and status updates to leadership on team priorities, vendor performance, and process improvements
Requirements
- 46 years of experience in procurement, buying, or vendor coordination ideally in the design, furniture, or luxury goods industry
- Experience in a lead or supervisory role, with demonstrated ability to guide others and manage workflow
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to oversee multiple priorities across team members
- Excellent communication and relationship management skills both internally and with external vendors
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail across documentation, data entry, and communications
- Comfortable navigating complex or custom orders and managing vendor escalations with professionalism and poise
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and Outlook); experience with ERP systems is a strong asset (SAP preferred)
- A proactive, resourceful, and service-driven mindset with the ability to problem-solve and lead by example
- Familiarity with customization processes, lead times, negotiations, and project-based procurement cycles is highly preferred
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Strategic Procurement Lead
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A well-established and growing manufacturing organization in Charlottetown is seeking a seasoned professional to join their team as a Strategic Procurement Lead . This role is responsible for managing sourcing and purchasing activities across the supply chain. The successful candidate will ensure that raw materials, ingredients, and services are acquired at competitive prices, aligned with production needs, and sourced from a reliable and diverse supplier base.
Key Responsibilities:
Source and purchase raw materials and active ingredients to support production and customer acquisition.
Prepare purchase orders and monitor order progress and delivery timelines.
Conduct cost analyses and recommend improvements or savings opportunities.
Identify and develop new suppliers, including alternatives for contingency planning.
Monitor market trends and pricing fluctuations to optimize sourcing strategies.
Execute sourcing events, analyze supplier quotes, and conduct competitive comparisons.
Negotiate optimal prices, terms, and service levels with suppliers.
Ensure procurement contracts reflect all negotiated terms in collaboration with legal counsel.
Build and manage strategic supplier relationships to ensure timely and quality deliveries.
Support new product development by managing sourcing aligned with project timelines and budgets.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align procurement activities with operational goals.
Ensure all procurement practices follow ethical standards and organizational policies.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field.
Minimum 5 years of relevant procurement experience, preferably in the food, pharmaceutical, or nutraceutical industry.
Strong negotiation, vendor management, and sourcing skills.
In-depth knowledge of sourcing strategies and supplier evaluation.
Excellent organizational and time management capabilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems; advanced Excel skills are essential.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada.
Vendor Management Office
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A career as a Senior Advisor in the Vendor Management Office team at National Bank means acting as an expert in supplier management, influencing directions and policies related to supplier governance, ensuring the implementation, operationalization and end-to-end management of the supplier management life cycle. It is to ensure the management, monitoring of performance, development and maintenance of a good business relationship with third parties.
This profession allows you to make a positive impact on our organization with your expertise and experience in vendor management, while also allowing you to have the opportunity to learn and grow further.
Your job
- Manage the end-to-end supplier management lifecycle
- Lead and act as an owner in contract governance, in the development of strategic relationships with partners and in the application of industry best practices in the management of suppliers under your responsibility, while deploying and operating a methodology to assess, on a regular basis, the "health" of your portfolio
- Lead and influence sector directions to optimize supplier performance and alignment with the Bank's objectives
- Act as the primary liaison between the bank and its suppliers
- Interpret and control risks related to third parties and more specifically those arising from information security due diligence, financial analysis, implementation of continuity and IT succession plans, as well as monitoring of supplier performance
- Identify issues and participate in the analysis of risk issues, assess the impacts for the Bank and formulate and monitor innovative long-term solutions
- Participate in the development and implementation of cost optimization strategies to ensure the optimal positioning of the Bank and the monitoring of budgets
Your team
Within the Vendor Management Office sector, you are part of a team of 8 colleagues and report to the Senior Director. Our team stands out for its collaboration, agility, desire for continuous improvement and incredible teamwork. Our goal is to offer you maximum flexibility and quality of life. This includes a hybrid work environment.
Our apprenticeship-in-action training programs allow you to master your craft. Customized tools on vendor management topics are available to support your continuous learning. Access to colleagues with different expertise, experiences and diverse profiles enriches your development from all points of view.
Prerequisite
- Industry-related bachelor's degree and 7-10 years of experience OR industry-related master's degree and five years of relevant experience
- Experience working in banking or related to the industry
- Experience in governance, third-party performance management, contract management and risk management
- Recognized ability to negotiate contractual agreements and/or strong influencing skills
Vendor Management Office
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A career as a Senior Advisor in the Vendor Management Office team at National Bank means acting as an expert in supplier management, influencing directions and policies related to supplier governance, ensuring the implementation, operationalization and end-to-end management of the supplier management life cycle. It is to ensure the management, monitoring of performance, development and maintenance of a good business relationship with third parties.
This profession allows you to make a positive impact on our organization with your expertise and experience in vendor management, while also allowing you to have the opportunity to learn and grow further.
Your job
- Manage the end-to-end supplier management lifecycle
- Lead and act as an owner in contract governance, in the development of strategic relationships with partners and in the application of industry best practices in the management of suppliers under your responsibility, while deploying and operating a methodology to assess, on a regular basis, the "health" of your portfolio
- Lead and influence sector directions to optimize supplier performance and alignment with the Bank's objectives
- Act as the primary liaison between the bank and its suppliers
- Interpret and control risks related to third parties and more specifically those arising from information security due diligence, financial analysis, implementation of continuity and IT succession plans, as well as monitoring of supplier performance
- Identify issues and participate in the analysis of risk issues, assess the impacts for the Bank and formulate and monitor innovative long-term solutions
- Participate in the development and implementation of cost optimization strategies to ensure the optimal positioning of the Bank and the monitoring of budgets
Your team
Within the Vendor Management Office sector, you are part of a team of 8 colleagues and report to the Senior Director. Our team stands out for its collaboration, agility, desire for continuous improvement and incredible teamwork. Our goal is to offer you maximum flexibility and quality of life. This includes a hybrid work environment.
Our apprenticeship-in-action training programs allow you to master your craft. Customized tools on vendor management topics are available to support your continuous learning. Access to colleagues with different expertise, experiences and diverse profiles enriches your development from all points of view.
Prerequisite
- Industry-related bachelor's degree and 7-10 years of experience OR industry-related master's degree and five years of relevant experience
- Experience working in banking or related to the industry
- Experience in governance, third-party performance management, contract management and risk management
- Recognized ability to negotiate contractual agreements and/or strong influencing skills
Vendor Management Office
Posted 1 day ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
A career as a Senior Advisor in the Vendor Management Office team at National Bank means acting as an expert in supplier management, influencing directions and policies related to supplier governance, ensuring the implementation, operationalization and end-to-end management of the supplier management life cycle. It is to ensure the management, monitoring of performance, development and maintenance of a good business relationship with third parties.
This profession allows you to make a positive impact on our organization with your expertise and experience in vendor management, while also allowing you to have the opportunity to learn and grow further.
Your job
- Manage the end-to-end supplier management lifecycle
- Lead and act as an owner in contract governance, in the development of strategic relationships with partners and in the application of industry best practices in the management of suppliers under your responsibility, while deploying and operating a methodology to assess, on a regular basis, the "health" of your portfolio
- Lead and influence sector directions to optimize supplier performance and alignment with the Bank's objectives
- Act as the primary liaison between the bank and its suppliers
- Interpret and control risks related to third parties and more specifically those arising from information security due diligence, financial analysis, implementation of continuity and IT succession plans, as well as monitoring of supplier performance
- Identify issues and participate in the analysis of risk issues, assess the impacts for the Bank and formulate and monitor innovative long-term solutions
- Participate in the development and implementation of cost optimization strategies to ensure the optimal positioning of the Bank and the monitoring of budgets
Your team
Within the Vendor Management Office sector, you are part of a team of 8 colleagues and report to the Senior Director. Our team stands out for its collaboration, agility, desire for continuous improvement and incredible teamwork. Our goal is to offer you maximum flexibility and quality of life. This includes a hybrid work environment.
Our apprenticeship-in-action training programs allow you to master your craft. Customized tools on vendor management topics are available to support your continuous learning. Access to colleagues with different expertise, experiences and diverse profiles enriches your development from all points of view.
Prerequisite
- Industry-related bachelor's degree and 7-10 years of experience OR industry-related master's degree and five years of relevant experience
- Experience working in banking or related to the industry
- Experience in governance, third-party performance management, contract management and risk management
- Recognized ability to negotiate contractual agreements and/or strong influencing skills
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