DIRECTOR, PROCUREMENT

SPI Santé Sécurité / SPI Health and Safety•Blainville, QC

23h

About The Position

As Director, Procurement, you will play a key role in SPI’s overall performance. Acting as both a strategic and operational leader, you will optimize our procurement practices, build strong supplier partnerships, and mobilize your team to achieve business objectives. You will also be responsible for the management of the cooperative fund and all performance levers related to procurement.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years of experience in procurement, preferably in a distribution environment
Strong understanding of import processes and international logistics
Proficiency with an ERP system
Collaborative leadership with the ability to influence cross-functional teams
Excellent negotiation and strategic partnership skills
Advanced expertise in inventory management
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to make informed, strategic decisions quickly
Bilingualism (French & English) required
Must legally be permitted to work in Canada, without any additional sponsorship support from SPI Heath and Safety.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop your team: Coach, engage, and grow the procurement team (buyers and supervisor) to achieve—and exceed—performance goals.
Build strategic partnerships: Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, including negotiation, performance management, forecasting, and replacement rates.
Optimize inventory management: Ensure the right balance between availability, turnover, and service levels.
Collaborate to drive performance: Work closely with sales, operations, and finance teams to support growth and profitability.
Leverage technology: Maximize the use and efficiency of ERP systems and technological tools.
Act as a strategic guardian: Oversee and proactively manage the cooperative fund and market logistics program.
Drive performance through metrics: Contribute to the development and monitoring of procurement and logistics KPIs.

Benefits

Group RRSP (matched by the employer)
Flexible group insurance plan
Summer hours throughtout the year
Dare to Dream program which consists of making an employee's dream come true
Access to a gym on the worksite
Reimbursement for physical activity
Employee discount on all our products
Scholarship for employee’s and their kids
Access to a telehealth program (100% provided by the company)
Program offering support to employees in need (SPI Connection Committee)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) gives you access to professional advice in all health matters
Volunteer program (time paid for a cause that matters to you)
Referral program with a $1000 bonus
Continuous training and career opportunities