​ Position Title: Sr Manager, Global Indirects Position Type: Regular - Full-Time ​ Requisition ID: 43058 ​ In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy. About the role. The Manager, Global Indirect Procurement is responsible for leading key indirect procurement categories across the global organization, including areas such as Ecolab programs, facility services, professional services, and corporate spend. This role develops and executes globally aligned category strategies, partners with cross-functional stakeholders, and drives supplier performance, innovation, and continuous improvement across diverse markets. This leader will play a critical role in balancing cost optimization with value creation, sustainability, service excellence, and enterprise risk management, while ensuring alignment across regions and business units. What you’ll be doing. Develop and execute globally aligned category strategies across indirect procurement areas (e.g., Ecolab, facility services, professional services, corporate services) Drive value creation through total cost of ownership optimization, service improvements, innovation, and supplier-enabled efficiencies Monitor global market trends, supplier capabilities, and benchmarks to inform long-term category strategies Partner with regional procurement teams and business stakeholders to translate needs into sourcing strategies and execution plans Act as a key procurement partner to functions including Operations, Quality, Engineering, Marketing, Finance, and Sustainability Lead supplier relationship management for strategic global suppliers, ensuring strong performance via KPIs, SLAs, and continuous improvement frameworks Drive supplier innovation across regions, including sustainability initiatives and new service delivery models Ensure compliance with procurement policies, contract governance, and global standards for ethics and operational integrity Identify and mitigate risks related to supplier performance, regulatory requirements, and service continuity Align global strategies with regional execution, sharing best practices and leveraging scale across markets What you’ll need to be successful. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field (MBA preferred) 7+ years of procurement experience, ideally in indirect categories and/or global environments Experience working with procurement systems such as SAP, Coupa, or Ariba Strong strategic thinking and category management capabilities Proven experience in supplier relationship management (SRM) and performance leadership Strong negotiation and influencing skills in a global, matrixed organization Solid financial and analytical skills with the ability to drive data-based decisions Experience collaborating across functions and regions with diverse stakeholders Ability to balance cost, risk, and long-term value creation Strong communication skills, both written and verbal About the team. You will be part of the Global Procurement organization, working closely with regional procurement teams and cross-functional partners across multiple geographies. The team operates in a highly collaborative, matrixed environment, focused on delivering enterprise-wide value through strategic sourcing, supplier partnerships, and continuous improvement initiatives. About McCain. Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide opportunities to make an impact that matters. Leadership principles. Understanding customer needs Driving innovation Empowering people Taking ownership to deliver results The McCain experience. At McCain, we’re feeding the world—from French fries to cakes, we play an important role in how food connects people and communities. With over 60 years of experience, operations in more than 160 countries, and a global team of 22,000 people, we are grounded in our core values: Family, Authentic, Trusted, and Quality. We foster a collaborative and inclusive environment where you can grow, innovate, and bring your authentic self to work every day. Our culture emphasizes continuous improvement, global teamwork, and meaningful career development. Through our hybrid work model, we support flexibility while maintaining strong connections across teams and regions. #LI-DM2 #Hybrid Compensation Package: $107,600.00 - $143,500.00 . CAD annually + Bonus Eligibility The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy. Benefits: At McCain, we’re on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person’s needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Well-being programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with applicable law and can vary by work level, location, and nature of the role. Additional benefit detail available during the application process. Your well-being matters to us, and we’re here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work — and at home. McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know, and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions. Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCain’s Global Privacy Policy and Global Employee Privacy Policy, as applicable. McCain leverages AI in the hiring process, though all final decisions are made by humans. You can understand our approach to AI and how your personal information is being handled here. Job Family: Procurement Location(s): CA - Canada : Ontario : Toronto Company: McCain Foods (Canada)