About the Opportunity

This is an opportunity to step into a people-first leadership role where planning, procurement, and logistics come together to keep a complex manufacturing operation running smoothly. As Procurement and Planning Manager, you will play a critical role in shaping how materials move from suppliers to production, ensuring teams have what they need to deliver for customers, every day.

You will work closely with cross-functional partners across operations, supply chain, and leadership within a global manufacturing environment. Your ability to balance strategy with day-to-day execution will directly support production continuity, cost efficiency, and long-term supplier partnerships. This role is well suited to someone who enjoys building strong teams, improving processes, and making data-driven decisions that have a visible impact.

What’s In It for You

You will join a collaborative workplace that values accountability, continuous improvement, and shared success. This is an environment where your ideas are welcomed, your leadership style matters, and your growth is supported through exposure to strategic initiatives and senior leadership. Expect a culture that values trust, practical problem-solving, and doing things the right way.

Your Responsibilities

• You’ll lead and develop purchasing, production planning, and logistics teams through coaching, feedback, and mentorship.
• In this role, you’ll oversee production planning, scheduling, and material availability to reduce bottlenecks and shortages.
• You’ll partner cross-functionally to forecast demand, align capacity, and support business and customer needs.
• You’ll develop and track supply chain KPIs, including cost savings, inventory turns, lead times, and service levels.
• You’ll manage supplier performance, negotiations, contracts, and strategic partnerships.
• You’ll lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, compliance, and process optimization.

Skills and Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive procurement or purchasing experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of ERP or MRP systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Proven leadership experience supporting buyers, planners, or supply chain teams.
• Solid negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience sourcing niche suppliers and supporting custom manufacturing.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build trust across teams and suppliers.

Note from the Hiring Manager

“We’re looking for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, supporting their team, and finding smarter ways to work. If you’re motivated by collaboration and continuous improvement, you’ll feel right at home here.”

Why Partner with Altis

If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if you’re a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.