Manager, Strategic Procurement

Build Supply Strategies That Keep Production Moving Manager, Strategic Procurement At Vitalus Nutrition, we transform high-quality dairy ingredients into products that support customers across North America and around the world. As our Manager, Strategic Procurement, you'll play a critical role in making sure the materials and services our operations depend on are available, cost-effective, and aligned with business needs. You'll turn demand forecasts, supplier insights, and market conditions into sourcing strategies that strengthen supply continuity, manage risk, and support long-term growth. Is This You? * You bring strong procurement experience, a practical mindset, and the ability to balance cost, quality, and supply reliability when making decisions. * You build trusted relationships, communicate clearly, and know how to hold suppliers and teams accountable while maintaining strong partnerships. * You're ready to take ownership of strategic sourcing decisions that have a direct impact on production continuity and business performance. What You'll Do Lead and Develop a Strong Team * Create clear expectations, strengthen team capability through coaching, and support better day-to-day decision-making. * Foster collaboration, accountability, and constructive problem-solving across the procurement function. Shape Procurement Strategy * Develop sourcing strategies that align with demand, supplier risk, and business priorities. * Build contingency plans that protect supply continuity and reduce exposure to disruptions. * Ensure procurement decisions follow a clear plan rather than reactive purchasing. Strengthen Supplier Performance * Establish strong supplier partnerships focused on delivery, quality, and service expectations. * Monitor performance trends, address recurring issues, and drive accountability through clear action plans. * Reduce supplier-related disruptions through proactive performance management. Protect Cost and Supply Reliability * Negotiate contracts and commercial agreements that balance cost, risk, and business continuity. * Ensure key agreements are renewed and optimized before expiry. * Align procurement execution with production requirements to maintain material availability and minimize shortages. What You'll Bring * Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field. * 5+ years of procurement or purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment. * Experience sourcing raw materials, ingredients, packaging, services, and negotiating supplier contracts. * Strong understanding of supplier performance management and ERP/MRP systems such as D365, SAP, or Oracle. * Proven critical thinking, relationship-building, and communication skills that help drive sound business decisions. * Experience in dairy or food manufacturing, professional procurement certification (SCMP, CPSM), or advanced spend analysis capabilities would be considered an asset. Ready to Make an Impact? If you're motivated by solving supply challenges, building strong supplier partnerships, and creating strategies that keep production moving, we'd love to hear from you. Join Vitalus Nutrition and help shape a reliable, resilient supply network that supports our continued growth.

The Manager, Strategic Procurement will lead sourcing strategies to ensure material availability, cost-effectiveness, and supply continuity. They are responsible for managing supplier performance, negotiating commercial agreements, and coaching the procurement team to drive business growth.

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field and possess at least 5 years of procurement experience in a manufacturing environment. Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and strong negotiation and relationship-building skills are required.

• Supply chain managementPreferred

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• Strategic Procurement
• Supply Chain Management
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Demand Forecasting
• Risk Management
• Manufacturing Operations
• ERP Systems
• MRP Systems
• D365
• SAP
• Oracle
• Spend Analysis
• Critical Thinking
• Team Leadership
• Performance Management
• Supply Chain Risk and Continuity Planning
• Supply Chain
• Accountability
• Procurement Strategy
• Food Manufacturing
• Business Decisions
• Resilience
• Business Continuity
• Decision Making
• Communication
• Procurement
• Contingency Planning
• Packaging And Labeling
• Problem Solving
• Material Requirements Planning
• Operations
• Purchasing
• Relationship Building
• Coaching
• SAP Applications
• Strategic Sourcing
• Supplier Performance Management
• Business Priorities

• Management & Leadership
• Manufacturing
• Logistics
• Food & Beverage
• Consulting
• Strategic Procurement Manager
• Procurement / Sourcing Manager
• Supply, Distribution and Related Managers
• Purchasing Managers

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week