Director Procurement & Logistics

Director of Procurement & Logistics

Parry Sound (Remote Hybrid) | Food Manufacturing

Our client, an established and growing Canadian food manufacturer, is seeking an experienced Director of Procurement & Logistics to lead procurement, sourcing, logistics, warehousing and distribution across the organization.

This is a senior supply chain leadership opportunity for someone who combines strong commercial procurement capabilities with hands-on logistics expertise. Reporting to the VP of Operations, you will lead the teams responsible for ensuring ingredients, packaging and materials are sourced effectively while finished products move efficiently through the company's Canadian and international distribution network.

Working closely with Production, Quality, R&D, Finance and Sales, you will play a key role in controlling costs, strengthening supplier partnerships, optimizing inventory and ensuring continuity of supply within a growing food manufacturing business.

What You'll Do

• Develop and execute procurement and logistics strategies aligned with production requirements, customer demand and company growth.
• Lead strategic sourcing across ingredients, packaging, indirect materials, equipment, services and co-manufacturing.
• Negotiate supplier contracts, pricing and service agreements while identifying opportunities for cost savings and improved commercial terms.
• Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships while monitoring performance across quality, delivery, cost and service.
• Monitor commodity markets, pricing trends and supply risks to support purchasing decisions and mitigate exposure.
• Lead the company's logistics network across inbound materials, warehousing and outbound finished goods.
• Manage relationships with carriers, freight forwarders, warehouse partners and 3PL providers across domestic and international markets.
• Oversee internal and third-party ambient, chilled and frozen warehousing.
• Ensure effective cold-chain management, food safety and temperature control throughout the distribution network.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and optimize stock levels while minimizing waste, shrinkage and obsolescence.
• Drive performance against key supply chain metrics including OTIF, transportation cost, inventory, service levels and waste.
• Play a leadership role in the company's S&OP process, maintaining visibility across raw materials, inbound supply, inventory positions and finished goods.
• Partner closely with R&D and Quality on supplier performance, specifications, new ingredients and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Partner with Finance on budgeting, forecasting and inventory cost management.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities through technology, automation, Lean principles and data-driven decision-making.
• Develop contingency plans to protect the business against supplier, transportation and broader supply-chain disruptions.
• Lead, coach and develop a team across procurement, buying, logistics and supply chain analytics.
  
  

What We're Looking For

• 8-10+ years of progressive procurement, supply chain and/or logistics experience, including at least three years in a senior leadership capacity.
• Experience within food manufacturing, FMCG, consumer packaged goods or another perishable-product environment.
• Strong strategic sourcing and supplier negotiation capabilities.
• Experience sourcing raw materials, ingredients and/or packaging within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of transportation, warehousing and distribution.
• Experience managing 3PLs, carriers and external warehouse providers.
• Knowledge of cold-chain logistics and temperature-controlled distribution.
• Familiarity with food safety and quality systems such as HACCP and SQF.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen with experience managing budgets, costs and supply-chain KPIs.
• Experience working with ERP, logistics and procurement systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Food Science or a related discipline; equivalent relevant experience will also be considered.
• ASCM designation, MBA or other relevant professional certification is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of organic food regulations and requirements is an asset.
  
  

The Leader We're Looking For

You are a practical, commercially minded supply chain leader who is equally comfortable negotiating a major supplier agreement, reviewing inventory positions, challenging transportation costs or working with operations to resolve an immediate supply issue.

You bring structure and data to decision-making without becoming overly bureaucratic. You build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders, hold partners accountable and remain calm when supply-chain challenges arise.

Most importantly, you enjoy working in an entrepreneurial manufacturing environment where you can see the impact of your decisions and directly influence how the business operates and grows.

Location: Remote with on site visits to Parry Sound, Ontario

Employment: Full-time, Permanent, to fill an opening

Interested candidates are invited to apply confidentially. Additional information regarding the organization and opportunity will be shared with qualified candidates during the recruitment process.