Position Summary

The Procurement Manager is responsible for leading the strategic sourcing and supplier management activities across the organization. This role focuses on identifying and developing vendor partnerships, negotiating commercial agreements, and ensuring the company secures high-quality materials at competitive pricing.

This position plays a key role in supporting operational efficiency, cost control, and supply continuity across Ice River Sustainable Solutions’ manufacturing operations.

Given the company’s strong commitment to environmental leadership and circular manufacturing, the Procurement Manager must ensure sustainability considerations are embedded in all procurement decisions, including supplier selection, material sourcing, packaging solutions, and vendor partnerships.

Unlike operational Buyers who manage day-to-day purchasing and purchase order placement, the Procurement Manager focuses on strategic procurement, vendor performance, cost optimization, and supplier development across all manufacturing locations.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Management

• Identify, evaluate, and source new vendors that align with the organization’s operational, quality, ethical, and sustainability standards.
• Lead the process for new vendor qualification and approval in collaboration with operations, quality, and technical teams.
• Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships to ensure long-term supply stability and strategic partnerships.

Sustainability-Focused Procurement

• Ensure sustainability principles are integrated into sourcing strategies, vendor selection, and material decisions.
• Prioritize suppliers that support the organization’s goals related to recycled materials, responsible sourcing, waste reduction, and environmental stewardship.
• Work with internal stakeholders to identify opportunities to reduce environmental impact through procurement initiatives.

Commercial Negotiation

• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and commercial terms with suppliers to ensure competitive cost structures.
• Lead negotiations related to pricing adjustments, contract renewals, service agreements, and supply commitments.
• Monitor supplier pricing trends and market conditions to identify cost savings opportunities.

Material Testing & Product Trials

• Coordinate product testing with operations and suppliers across manufacturing facilities.
• Work closely with plant leadership, engineering, and quality teams to validate new materials or suppliers.
• Ensure successful implementation of approved materials into production processes.

Vendor Performance Management

• Develop and maintain supplier scorecards to monitor performance across key metrics including quality, delivery reliability, service, cost competitiveness, and sustainability practices.
• Lead supplier performance reviews and corrective action discussions when necessary.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives with key vendors.

Contract Management

• Maintain and oversee supplier agreements and contracts to ensure terms remain current and aligned with business needs.
• Ensure vendor contracts reflect appropriate pricing structures, service levels, and compliance requirements.

Cost of Goods Oversight

• Support the organization’s cost management strategy by monitoring supplier pricing and identifying cost optimization opportunities.
• Work closely with finance and supply chain teams to support cost of goods management and reporting.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with plant operations, engineering, quality, and sustainability teams to ensure procurement strategies support operational needs and environmental commitments.
• Provide procurement expertise to support capital projects, product innovation, and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Supply Chain, Business, Procurement, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain roles within a manufacturing environment an asset.
• Experience negotiating supplier agreements and managing vendor relationships.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing supply chains and cost drivers.
• Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing operations is considered an asset.

Skills & Competencies

• Strategic sourcing and negotiation
• Vendor relationship management
• Sustainability-focused decision making
• Cost analysis and financial awareness
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Ability to collaborate across operations, engineering, quality, and sustainability teams

Salary: $110-120K/year to start

This position will be a hybrid work model, and will require a minimum of 2 days/week in office at our corporate office in Shelburne, ON. 

Please let Ice River Sustainable Solutions know if you require accommodation during the hiring and selection process and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements. Ice River Sustainable Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, we welcome applications from women, racially visible individuals, people with disabilities, indigenous peoples, and LGBTQ2S+ persons.

Note to Recruiting Agencies:
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