Director of Procurement

Our client, a manufacturing company located in Quebec is looking for a Director of Procurement to join their team.

What you will do in this role:

• Develop and implement a procurement strategy aligned with company’s growth plans and regulatory requirements in the US and Canada.
• Identify, qualify, and contract with suppliers and contract manufacturers for foods, supplements, and packaging.
• Monitor market trends, raw material costs, and regulatory changes to anticipate risks and opportunities.
• Research and assess potential suppliers in North America, Europe, and Asia, evaluating capabilities, quality assurance, and sustainability practices.
• Lead supplier negotiations to secure competitive pricing, favorable terms, and long-term value while protecting product profitability.
• Build strong supplier partnerships supported by performance metrics and regular reviews (cost, quality, delivery, compliance).
• Conduct on-site supplier evaluations and audits, addressing non-conformities promptly and implementing corrective actions.
• Manage procurement of packaging solutions, working with Logistics to improve warehousing, transportation, and distribution efficiency while driving sustainable, cost-effective practices.
• Oversee day-to-day procurement operations, including purchase orders, supplier onboarding, and compliance checks.
• Ensure procurement processes comply with CFR 111, FDA, Health Canada, and other applicable regulations.
• Partner with Quality, R&D, and Regulatory teams to guarantee supplier compliance with safety, traceability, and certification standards.
• Collaborate with the Scientific Advisory Board and Sales & Marketing to support product development, ensuring specifications, packaging, and branding align with company protocols and consumer expectations.
• Liaise with Finance and Logistics to manage the procurement calendar and support timely sourcing of products, packaging, and materials.
• Establish procurement-specific policies, SOPs, and best practices to drive consistency and efficiency across the function.
• Manage export and import processes, ensuring compliance with international shipping requirements and documentation.
• Oversee regulatory compliance for cross-border shipments, including FDA, CFIA, and customs requirements.
• Research and monitor tariffs and trade regulations to optimize cost efficiency and reduce risks in international trade.

What you will bring to the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or related field (master’s preferred).
• 10+ years’ experience in procurement, supply chain, or sourcing in the food industry, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Extensive experience in protein-based foods, supplements, and consumer packaged goods
• Strong knowledge of regulatory environments (FDA, Health Canada, CFR 111, GMP, HACCP).
• Demonstrated success in supplier negotiations, cost savings, and contract management.
• Proven ability to operate in a fast-growth, mission-driven environment and to influence cross-functionally up to C-suite and Board.
• Excellent analytical, financial-acumen and contract-law skills; advanced Excel/Power BI.
• Bilingual (English & French) is preferred.
• Strong analytical, financial, and project management skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building abilities.

What our client is offering:

• A competitive salary and full medical/health benefits for the employee and their family.
• The chance to join a growing company with a great work environment.

If you feel that this role would be a good fit for you, please submit your resume today in MS Word format – Don’t forget to include your accomplishments and achievements.