Director Procurement Logistics

Job summary

Oversee the end-to-end supply chain, including sourcing raw materials, packaging, and national distribution. Lead procurement strategies, logistics network design, and S&OP alignment across cross-functional teams.

Job details

🍓🚛 Who’s actually responsible for getting premium food products from source to shelf—flawlessly? 🚛🍓 Not just procurement. Not just logistics. 👉 The leader connecting it all. I’m working on a confidential search for a Director of Procurement & Logistics with a premium, high-growth food manufacturer based in Ontario (relocation likely to an amazing part of the Province). This is a mission-critical leadership role overseeing end-to-end supply chain — from sourcing raw materials and packaging through to national distribution and retail delivery. 💼 This role is for someone who: Owns strategic sourcing + supplier negotiations at scale Understands perishables, food manufacturing, and cold chain logistics Has led 3PLs, transportation networks, and warehousing operations Can balance cost, quality, service levels, and food safety compliance 📦 You’ll be responsible for: Procurement strategy across ingredients, packaging, and co-manufacturing Supplier relationships, contracts, and risk mitigation Logistics network design including inbound, inter-facility, and outbound distribution Inventory control, warehousing (ambient + chilled), and traceability Leading S&OP alignment and cross-functional execution across operations, QA, R&D, and finance 🚀 Why this role stands out: High-impact leadership role reporting into senior leadership Opportunity to shape and scale a fully integrated supply chain function Work with a purpose-driven brand focused on quality, sustainability, and growth Real ownership across procurement, logistics, and operational performance If this sounds like you — or someone in your network — let’s connect. Confidential conversations always welcome.

What you’ll do

Oversee the end-to-end supply chain, including sourcing raw materials, packaging, and national distribution. Lead procurement strategies, logistics network design, and S&OP alignment across cross-functional teams.

Requirements

Requires a leader with expertise in perishables, food manufacturing, and cold chain logistics. Must have experience managing 3PLs, transportation networks, and large-scale supplier negotiations.

Listed skills

• Inventory Control · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Strategic Sourcing
• Supplier Negotiation
• Cold Chain Logistics
• 3PL Management
• Transportation Network Design
• Warehousing Operations
• Inventory Control
• S&OP Alignment
• Risk Mitigation
• Food Safety Compliance
• Procurement Strategy
• Traceability

Job areas

• Logistics
• Management & Leadership
• Manufacturing
• Food & Beverage
• Transportation