Director, Supply Chain & Procurement Solutions

KPMG•Edmonton, AB

156d

About The Position

At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated professionals, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world. This is a Senior Leadership role with responsibility for driving growth and operations of the Procurement and Supply Chain Advisory Practice in the Prairies (Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba). It is a part of the National service line, reporting into KPMG’s Western Canadian Supply Chain Leader. This position is pivotal in shaping KPMG’s market position in Procurement & Supply Chain. It has a strong emphasis on business development, client relationship management, team development, and successful project delivery. The ideal candidate brings existing experience leading or serving as a leader in a practice in Management Consulting, Advisory, or relevant professional service firms. The role is based in Calgary.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant field (Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration)
10+ years of progressive experience in procurement and supply chain consulting.
Proven track record in business development and growing an advisory practice.
Deep experience in at least one Procurement and Supply Chain System (e.g. IBP, eProcurement, WMS, Transportation)
Deep experience in at least one Procurement and Supply Chain discipline (e.g. Planning, Source to Pay, Inventory Management, Network and Distribution)
Demonstrated expertise in leading large-scale transformation projects end to end
Interest in coaching, developing, and retaining high performing teams.
Strong communication skills
Deep understanding of global supply chain trends, risk management, and regulatory requirements.
Experience in the Calgary and Prairies market
Willingness to travel within Canada and internationally as required.

Responsibilities

Shape existing Supply Chain and Procurement service offerings to match client and industry needs in the Prairies.
Build new service offerings and capabilities over time.
Identify market opportunities – drive growth through new client acquisition through existing or new relationships
Lead business development efforts, including proposal creation, presentations to senior executives.
Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, providing thought leadership on supply chain trends, digital transformation, and operational best practices.
Represent the practice in industry forums, conferences, and client engagements, positioning the firm as a leader in supply chain innovation.
Oversee the selection, implementation, and optimization of supply chain technology solutions (e.g., eProcurement, WMS, IBP, advanced analytics platforms).
Lead cross-functional teams in delivering complex system transformation projects, ensuring alignment with client business objectives and successful change management.
Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies and digital solutions to enhance supply chain performance and resilience.
Oversee transformations impacting the end-to-end supply chain lifecycle, which can include source to pay, demand and supply planning, distribution & network optimization
Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team of supply chain professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
Champion workforce upskilling and reskilling initiatives to develop future-ready talent.
Cultivate strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers, technology partners, and regulatory bodies.
Negotiate contracts and strategic partnerships to optimize value and mitigate risks.