Director, Procurement

The Director Procurement leads sourcing strategies and optimization of sourcing and procurement processes systems and tools across the region. Leads up to $800M in direct and indirect goods and services spend portfolio across all sourcing categories (e.g. Laboratory / Operating Supplies and Services Technology Travel Fleet Professional Services Field Equipment Logistics Real Estate and Facilities) within a large complex dynamic and regulated matrix organization.

• Establishes and maintains regional business partner relationships with key stakeholders to ensure deep understanding of needs and strategies to deliver sustainable and profitable P&L efficiencies.
• Supports the development of regional category SMEs and drives supply chain and category management strategies. Serves as an active member of a regional Procurement Leadership Team to drive strategy and deploy sourcing and procurement initiatives while adhering to internal standards policies and procedures.
• Identifies and leads initiatives that promote the maturity of the Procurement and Vendor Management functions
• Develops and advances reporting governance knowledge management and communication across the business.
• Ensures effective risk management and control of the supply base through robust contracts and monitoring of financials SLAs and KPIs and through compliance of corporate policies systems and controls.
• Recommends designs and implements sourcing and procurement best practices and policies.
• Supports the deployment of best-in-class supplier performance and relationship management programs.
• Leads the management and rationalization of extensive number of suppliers to optimize the regional supply base and performs other duties as assigned.
• Provides leadership to cross-functional business partners to maximize and continuously improve total cost of ownership for indirect goods and services.
• Ensures compliance with policies systems and controls. Adheres to internal standards policies and procedures and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Education and Experience

Required:

• Bachelors degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management or Finance or in a related discipline
• 10 years of experience in procurement management experience
• 5 years of experience of supervising employees

Preferred:

• Masters degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management or Business Administration (MBA) in combination with experience listed above

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) designation

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Language Skills English (Advanced) Required
• Excellent analytical reasoning and problem-solving skills
• Technology savvy and well-versed in financial analytics
• Advanced proficiency in GEP eSourcing tool (or other eSourcing tool) and Oracle E-Business Suite
• Excellent interpersonal organizational and negotiation skills
• Customer / client focus mindset
• Ability to comprehend and interpret financial and regulatory information
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• Ability to effectively present and discuss confidential information and respond to questions from leadership
• Demonstrated leadership ability confidence and executive presence ability to motivate staff
• Proven ability to develop and implement policies projects processes systems and controls across a large complex dynamic and regulated matrix organization
• Ability to work in a fast-paced deadline driven environment
• Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks and initiatives simultaneously
• Ability to build trust and drive team effectiveness
• Ability to exercise influence diplomatically and have a positive impact inside and outside of the organization
• Possess the qualities of self-motivation and results-orientation
• Excellent verbal written and presentation skills

Computer Skills

• Microsoft (Excel Word PowerPoint Project)

Travel

• Occasional travel required (5%-33%)

Compensation

The expected salary range for this position is $130000 $140000 CAD annually. This range represents the minimum and maximum base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Actual compensation within the range will depend on skills experience and qualifications.

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following subject to your location and role.

• Health: 80% coverage Health Dental and Vision 
• Wealth: In addition to base pay you are eligible for the RRSP Program
• Happiness:
  • Professional Growth: Online training courses virtual and classroom development experiences tuition reimbursement program
  • Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off

Position anticipated to close July 1 2026.

Additional Information :

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such we recruit hire train and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression and Indigenous status or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge skills and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities or requirements but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the companys rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time