Procurement Specialist – SoftwareToronto – Hybrid$70,000 – $80,000 

We are recruiting for a Procurement Specialist for this large Global Firm.  This is a great role to get established in IT and Software Procurement for a big Downtown Toronto company. 

The role is focused on day-to-day Procurement activities for the Software agreements, including placing PO’s, running RFP’s and working on SaaS renewals.  This is a brilliant opportunity for a Buyer or Procurement Analyst, looking to take the next step in their career. 

If you have some operational purchasing experience and you are keen to develop your career in Indirect Procurement, this could be a great move for you. 

As the ideal candidate, you will have:

• 2+ years Procurement experience

• Some exposure to IT and Software agreements would be an asset

• Excellent Communications skills

If you would like to find out more about the role, please email Neil Drew (neil@winchesters.ca) with your resume and cover letter. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for an interview will be contacted. To receive updates on new job postings regularly, follow us on LinkedIn. For more career opportunities in procurement, please visit Winchesters.ca.

Category Manager – IT – Mississauga - $115,000

This dynamic Public Sector organization is seeking a smart Category Manager to lead their IT

Procurement. Yes, you did read that correctly – a dynamic Public Sector organization. They are seeking a consultative professional with a high level of EQ to advise and manage the business through complex deals, adhering to BPS Procurement guidelines, but coming up with creative solutions to day to day problems. This team is high performing and highly regarded, with great leadership and they are looking for a new member

As the ideal candidate, you will have a strong IT/Software category background. Ideally you will have some Public Sector experience, with knowledge of running RFP’s and negotiating contracts to BPS standards.

Most importantly, you will have exceptional communication skills and a consultative approach to Procurement.

In return, you will get to work with one of the strongest teams in the GTA and earn a great salary, with an even better benefits package, including a defined benefit pension.

As the ideal candidate you will have:

• 6+ years’ Procurement experience

• IT Category experience

• Exceptional communication skills

• Some Public Sector experience

If you would like to find out more about the role, please email Neil Drew (neil@winchesters.ca) with your resume. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for an interview will be contacted. To receive updates on new job postings regularly, follow us on LinkedIn.

Strategic Sourcing Specialist (Multiple Roles)

Mississauga, Ontario – Hybrid (3 days in the office)

$85,000 - $90,000 + excellent benefits

Our client is a huge Canadian organisation who are in the middle of a Procurement transformation.

Led by one of the strongest Heads of Procurement in Canada, they are redeveloping the Sourcing

team which has led to a number of job vacancies.

They are recruiting for Sourcing Specialists for CAPEX (equipment, construction, facilities etc) and

OPEX (Indirect Services, IT, Professional Services etc). Both roles require smart, ambitious

Procurement professionals who are able to work with and advise key stakeholders in high value

procurement activities. Strong Sourcing experience is a must, with experience of running full RFPs.

The key focus of this role is to offer an advisory based procurement service, while the department

develops their strategic procurement offering to become of the strongest procurement teams in the

country.

As this is an environment for change, there is a lot of opportunity for growth and development. This

is also a unionised environment, so job security and excellent benefits are standard. This is also a

hybrid working environment, which is becoming rarer in the current corporate environment.

If you are a Sourcing professional, looking for a secure career opportunity, with scope for growth and

a flexible work environment, this could be the role for you.

As the ideal candidate you will have:

• 3+ years procurement experience

• Excellent relationships with key vendors and internal stakeholders

• RFP experience

• Indirect Category experience or CAPEX/MRO experience

• Impeccable communication skills – both verbal and written

Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist - CAPEX

Mississauga, Ontario – Hybrid (3 days in the office)

$100,000 + overtime + excellent benefits

Our large Canadian client is recruiting for a strong Senior Sourcing Specialist to lead the CAPEX

spend for the organisation. This is an important area for the organisation as there are many projects

happening within the organisation around Construction, Equipment, Facilities with a massive spend.

Your role will be to lead large RFP’s and complete end-to-end Procurement initiatives across a

varied CAPEX category. You will lead by example and support the Sourcing Specialists supporting

you and your category.

As this is an environment for change, there is a lot of opportunity for growth and development. This

is also a unionised environment, so job security and excellent benefits are standard. This is also a

hybrid working environment, which is becoming rarer in the current corporate environment.

If you are a Sourcing professional, with a strong construction or CAPEX background, looking for a

secure career opportunity, with scope for growth and a flexible work environment, this could be the

role for you.

As the ideal candidate you will have:

 5+ years procurement experience

 Excellent relationships with key vendors and internal stakeholders

 Demonstrated full-cycle RFP experience

 CAPEX or Construction Category Experience

 Impeccable communication skills – both verbal and written

If you would like to find out more about the role, please email Neil Drew (neil@winchesters.ca) with your resume and cover letter. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for an interview will be contacted. To receive updates on new job postings regularly, follow us on LinkedIn. For more career opportunities in procurement, please visit Winchesters.ca.

Associate Director Procurement Governance & Compliance

Mississauga, Ontario – Hybrid (3 days in the office)

$140,000 - $150,000 + bonus + excellent benefits

Our client is a huge Canadian organisation who are in the middle of a Procurement transformation.  Led by one of the strongest Heads of Procurement in Canada, they are redeveloping the Sourcing team which has led to a number of job vacancies. 

Reporting to the Head of Procurement, the Associate Director, Procurement Governance & Compliance will lead the procurement governance and compliance mandate. You will ensure seamless delivery of best practices in policy development, training, document management, and compliance, while driving transformation and risk reduction across procurement operations.

As the Associate Director Procurement Governance & Compliance, you will:

• Own and enhance procurement governance frameworks, consolidating policies and procedures into a single, accessible document.

• Lead compliance monitoring and controls, designing frameworks and overseeing audits.

• Develop and deliver training programs, including playbooks, e-learning, and onboarding materials.

• Champion change and communications, curating governance content for internal and external stakeholders.

• Establish structured procurement intake and pipeline planning, ensuring visibility and prioritization.

• Manage conflicts of interest processes, mitigating risks and ensuring transparency.

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, fostering strong relationships and market engagement.

• Drive social procurement initiatives, including sustainability and supplier diversity.

• Lead and inspire a team, creating a high-performing, inclusive culture.

As the ideal candidate you will have:

• 8+ years strategic procurement experience

• Experience of developing procurement strategies, procedures and policies

• Ability to lead high-performing teams, influence senior stakeholders, and communicate complex procurement strategies clearly 

• Impeccable communication skills – both verbal and written

If you would like to find out more about the role, please email Neil Drew (neil@winchesters.ca) with your resume and cover letter. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for an interview will be contacted. To receive updates on new job postings regularly, follow us on LinkedIn. For more career opportunities in procurement, please visit Winchesters.ca.

Director Procurement – Construction and Infrastructure

Mississauga, Ontario – Hybrid (3 days in the office)

$170,000 - $180,000 + bonus + excellent benefits

Our client is a huge Canadian organisation who are in the middle of a Procurement transformation.  Led by one of the strongest Heads of Procurement in Canada, they are redeveloping the Sourcing team which has led to a number of job vacancies. 

They are recruiting for a Director Procurement to lead team of Category Managers and Sourcing Specialists including Construction, Capital equipment, Sub-Contractors and Facilities.  The company is going through a major, procurement transformation, and as part of the leadership team, you will lead your team through the process and systems implementations, as well as leading them through a multi-year, multi-billion dollar project. 

As the Director Procurement - Construction, you will:

• Lead development of multi-year operations procurement strategies aligned with the operational needs.

• Oversee major procurements and commercial execution for high-value operational projects.

• Design and manage supplier prequalification frameworks and market engagement initiatives.

• Champion governance, policy adherence, and compliance across all operations procurement activities.

• Implement structured intake and pipeline planning for operational sourcing needs.

• Partner with Supplier Relationship Management to monitor supplier performance and drive improvements.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

• Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing team, fostering an inclusive and service-focused culture.

• Provide thought leadership to align procurement strategies with corporate goals.

As the ideal candidate you will have:

• 10+ years strategic procurement experience

• 7+ years’ leadership experience

• Construction, Infrastructure, Capital Equipment Category experience

• Ability to lead high-performing teams, influence senior stakeholders, and communicate complex procurement strategies clearly 

• Impeccable communication skills – both verbal and written

If you would like to find out more about the role, please email Neil Drew (neil@winchesters.ca) with your resume and cover letter. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for an interview will be contacted. To receive updates on new job postings regularly, follow us on LinkedIn. For more career opportunities in procurement, please visit Winchesters.ca.

Senior IT Procurement ManagerMississauga (Hybrid)$130,000 – $140,000 (plus bonus benefits)

This Financial Services company is seeking a motivated Senior Procurement Manager to drive IT Procurement forward within the organization.  They are seeking a consultative professional who can advise the business on gaining the best value on their software contracts, while also mitigating risk.  They are looking for a dynamic leader, to strategically lead the sourcing categories, while driving the team forward and instilling greater performance and values within the department

As the ideal candidate, you will have a strong IT background with experience of negotiating Software (Enterprise and SaaS) agreements, Cloud contracts and hardware purchases.  You will also have strong leadership experience, with proven examples of delivering change within your department.

If you are an IT Sourcing Professional looking for a new role with a chance to make a difference and advance your career, this could be opportunity for you. 

As the ideal candidate you will have:

• 6+ years’ Procurement experience

• Software Category experience

• Exceptional communication skills

• Strong management experience

If you would like to find out more about the role, please email Neil Drew (neil@winchesters.ca) with your resume. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for an interview will be contacted. To receive updates on new job postings regularly, follow us on LinkedIn.

Senior Procurement Manager
Mid-Town Toronto (Hybrid)
$120,000 – $125,000 (plus bonus + benefits)

This Public Sector organisation is seeking a smart Senior Manager to lead a small team for all their Indirect Procurement.  The largest category is IT, however this is a broad role including Facilities, Construction, Professional Services and Marketing.

The ideal candidate will have some Public Sector experience, however they are looking for a commercial, dynamic manager, someone who will look past just processes and policies, with more of an advisory approach.  Some leadership experience will also be very beneficial, but they will look at a strong individual contributor who is ready to take on a leadership role.

If you are a Procurement Manager looking for your next challenge, this could be the role for you.

As the ideal candidate you will have:

• 6+ years’ Procurement experience

• Indirect Procurement experience – Some IT

• Ideally some Public Sector experience

• Ideally some management experience

• Excellent Communication Skills

If you would like to find out more about the role, please email Neil Drew (neil@winchesters.ca) with your resume. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for an interview will be contacted.  To receive updates on new job postings regularly, follow us on LinkedIn.

Contract Manager - Financial Services

Mississauga - Hybrid - 3 Days a week in the office

Our Financial Services client is seeking a Contract Manager to lead a small team of Contract Specialists to advise, track and monitor contracts negotiated by Procurement.  This highly regulated role will require someone with a Financial Services background and knowledge of existing OSFI TPRM regulations and have experience with B10 reports.  Experience with SOC I & II reports will also be beneficial. 

This is a chance to manage a contract team your way.  An opportunity to develop processes and procedures and advise on contract challenges.  An advisory approach will be vital, so the leading candidate will have exemplary communication skills: 

As the ideal candidate you will have: 

• Strong Contracts experience

• Experience within the Financial Services Sector

• Experience of OSFI regulations and B10 reports

• Previous Management experience

• Excellent Communication skills:

If you would like to find out more about the role, please email Neil Drew (neil@winchesters.ca)‍ ‍with your resume. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for an interview will be contacted. To receive updates on new job postings regularly, follow us on LinkedIn.

Director of Procurement - IT

Downtown Toronto - Hybrid

$140,000 - $150,000 + benefits

We are recruiting for a Director of Procurement for our large, well-known client. They are seeking a smart dynamic IT Procurement Professional to help develop a contract framework for their IT vendor negotiations and guide the business through both commercial opportunities and potential risk areas. This is a leadership role where you will manage a small team of IT purchasing specialists who work with the business and advise them on SaaS and Enterprise Software deals. Your role will be to develop the department and also take on the biggest or higher risk deals.

The successful candidate will be an IT Procurement leader who is an expert in Software Contracts. You will be able to identify and articulate all the key areas of an IT contract that need to be addressed from a commercial and a risk point of view and be able to add wording to ensure the company has the most favorable terms. You will have experience of directly leading a team and developing the skillset and processes of the department to deliver a first class Procurement offering to your stakeholders.

This is a great opportunity to lead a team, for this very popular company and grow your Procurement career.

As the ideal candidate you will have:

• 8 years' IT Procurement experience

• 4 years' people leadership experience

• Strong contracts negotiation skills

• Excellent Communication skills:

If you would like to find out more about the role, please email Neil Drew (neil@winchesters.ca)‍ ‍with your resume. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for an interview will be contacted. To receive updates on new job postings regularly, follow us on LinkedIn.

Procurement Advisor

Downtown Toronto - Hybrid

$120,000 - $130,000 + bonuses + stock options

We are recruiting for an Engineering Procurement Advisor for our Mining client based in Downtown Toronto. They are seeking someone to lead their $700m OPEX/Indirect spend with a focus on contract renewals and renegotiations. A candidate with an Engineering background and a strong Strategic Procurement/Contracts background versus operational/project based background would be ideal.

This is a varied role covering a broad spectrum of goods and services, including Engineering Equipment, Facilities, Fuel, Professional Services, Consulting Services, Chemical, MRO to name a few.

This is a great opportunity to join a thriving, growing company and advance your Procurement career.

As the ideal candidate you will have:

• 5+ years' Procurement experience ideally from an Engineering background

• An Engineering Degree

• Strong Contracts and Vendor Management Skills

• Excellent Strategic Sourcing skills

• Advanced Negotiations skills

• Excellent communication skills

If you would like to find out more about the role, please email Neil Drew (neil@winchesters.ca) with your resume. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for an interview will be contacted. To receive updates on new job postings regularly, follow us on LinkedIn.

Procurement Director – Financial Services
Downtown Toronto
$140,000 – $150,000 + Package

This exciting Financial Services organization is recruiting for a Procurement Director to lead their small team of Indirect Procurement Managers. The team is responsible for leading the companies Procurement spend in IT, Facilities, Marketing and Professional Services.  This is a bright, motivated team who needs a strong leader to coach and develop their careers.  Your team’s duties include Strategic Sourcing, Vendor/Contract Management and OSFI Third Party Risk Governance.

As the ideal candidate you will have a strong indirect procurement background, ideally from a Financial Services or similar industry background.  You will have a broad category background.  

This is a strong employer, which offers a positive work environment.  There are opportunities for growth and develop to VP level in the next few years.If you are looking for a dynamic environment with a growth opportunities to the next level, please apply.  

As the ideal candidate you will have:

• 8+ years’ Procurement experience

• 4 years’ Management experience

• A strong Indirect Category Background

• Exceptional communication skills

If you would like to find out more about the role, please email Neil Drew (neil@winchesters.ca) with your resume. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for an interview will be contacted. To receive updates on new job postings regularly, follow us on LinkedIn.

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.Director – Third Party Vendor Management 

Downtown Toronto (Hybrid)$190,000 – $210,000 (plus benefits)

This massive organization based in Downtown Toronto is seeking a charismatic Director to work on all 3rd party vendor issues, contract negotiations and vendor performance.  This is in a project environment where results matter and vendors need to perform. 

The ideal candidate will come from a Procurement, Sourcing, Vendor or Contracts Management background from either the Public or Private Sector.  Stakeholder and Vendor communication is vital, so you must have a strength in building trust and rapport.  You must also be a strong leader, to manage the team working under you.

This large organisation offers great opportunities for growth and development.

As the ideal candidate you will have:

• 10+ years’ Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Vendor Management or Contract Management experience

• 4+ years’ Management experience

• Exceptional communication skills

• Excellent relationship building skills

If you would like to find out more about the role, please email Neil Drew (neil@winchesters.ca) with your resume. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for an interview will be contacted. To receive updates on new job postings regularly, follow us on LinkedIn.

Global Procurement Manager – Software Downtown Toronto (Office Based)$120,000 – $130,000 (plus bonus benefits)

This massive Canadian Blue Chip company is seeking a dynamic Procurement Manager to work on their IT and Software Category, with a spend of over $1bn across the team.  This is an individual contributor role that requires a strategic, consultative Procurement professional. 

Due to size of the organization, the size and scope of work is second to none.  With their lean, strategic approach, this is an extremely diverse role.  There will also be great opportunities for career development.  

If you are an IT Sourcing Professional looking for a new role with a massive, dynamic company, this could be opportunity for you. 

As the ideal candidate you will have:

• 5+ years’ Procurement experience

• Software Category experience

• Exceptional communication skills

• Excellent relationship building skills

If you would like to find out more about the role, please email Neil Drew (neil@winchesters.ca) with your resume. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for an interview will be contacted. To receive updates on new job postings regularly, follow us on LinkedIn.

Procurement Specialist – Automotive
Newmarket – In office
$75,000 – $85,000 + bonus + benefits

We are recruiting for an exciting Procurement Specialist role for this exciting, dynamic company. This Buyer position is part of a team sourcing multiple components and parts from global vendors for high value Automotive Manufacturing.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Purchasing professional, ideally with an automotive background, but if not, a high-end Engineering background (aerospace etc). You must have a passion for cars. This company is looking for an extremely strong Procurement professional who takes pride in what they do in purchasing the very best parts for the best value, while maintaining excellent vendor relationships to ensure reliable supply.

This is a unique role, which offers a work environment like no other. If you are a manufacturing/engineering Purchasing professional and you love cars, this could be the role for you.

As the ideal candidate you will have:

• 3+ years of Procurement experience

• 2+ years’ management experience

• Ideally SAP experience

• Excellent communications and negotiation skills

If you would like to find out more about the role, please email Neil Drew (neil@winchesters.ca) with your resume. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for an interview will be contacted. To receive updates on new job postings regularly, follow us on LinkedIn.

Senior Manager, Procurement – USPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania – Hybrid$115,000 – $155,000 USD Plus Benefits & Package

We are recruiting for a Senior Manager, Procurement role for this Global CPG company.  This individual contributor role leads their complex Media, Digital and Market Research category.  The role will include Strategic Sourcing, Vendor Management, Contract Management and advising internal Marketing and Media Stakeholders on the best procurement approaches and strategies, using a consultative approach. 

This is a niche role that requires a strong indirect Procurement professional who is able to lead a category operationally, strategically and tactically.  The role will include taking control of the category, forming relationships with key vendors and using advanced Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) strategies to provide the best value for the business. 

This is an exciting role that offers a lot of growth and development within this huge, dynamic company.  If you are a motivated, ambitious Procurement Professional with experience in the Marketing, Media, Digital and/or Market Research categories, this could be the role for you.

As the ideal candidate you will have:

• 5+ years Indirect Procurement experience

• Ideally Marketing, Media, Agency, Digital and/or Market Research category experience

• Excellent communications and negotiation skills

• Excellent relationship building skills – consultative approach

If you would like to find out more about the role, please email Neil Drew (neil@winchesters.ca) with your resume. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for an interview will be contacted. To receive updates on new job postings regularly, follow us on LinkedIn.

Buyer
North York, ON – Hybrid
$70,000 – $80,000

This large manufacturing company is seeking a Buyer, who they can invest in and develop.  The role is focused on buying raw materials (metals) for production.  You will be working with Engineering and Production daily to ensure they have a constant supply of parts. 

About the Position:

This is a fast-moving dynamic environment which will suit a high energy, motivated individual.  If you have started your Purchasing career and you are seeking your next step to grown and evolve your career, this could be the job for you. 

As the ideal candidate you will have:

• 2+ years of Procurement experience

• Ideally raw materials (metals, castings, plastics)

• Automotive, Manufacturing or Engineering industry experience

• Excellent communications and negotiation skills

If you would like to find out more about the role, please email Neil Drew (neil@winchesters.ca) with your resume. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for an interview will be contacted. To receive updates on new job postings regularly, follow us on LinkedIn.

Senior Purachasing Specialist – Fasteners
North York, ON – Hybrid
$80,000 – $90,000 

We are recruiting for a large Tier 1 Automotive Manufacturing company based near Newmarket.  They are seeking a Senior Buyer with experience of purchasing fasteners (nuts, bolts, screws, hardware) in a fast-moving manufacturing or engineering environment. 

Responsibilities:

The role includes sourcing from local and low-cost countries. As the ideal candidate, you will thrive in a dynamic environment and have excellent communication skills, working with multiple vendors and internal stakeholders. 

This is a full-time, permanent opportunity that offers growth and development.  If you have experience in fasteners, this could be your next career move. 

As the ideal candidate you will have:

• 3+ years of Procurement experience

• Fasteners category experience

• Automotive, Manufacturing or Engineering industry experience

• Excellent communications and negotiation skills

If you would like to find out more about the role, please email Neil Drew (neil@winchesters.ca) with your resume. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for an interview will be contacted. To receive updates on new job postings regularly, follow us on LinkedIn.

Procurement Manager – Copper
Toronto, Hybrid – Extremely Flexible
$120,000 – $125,000 Plus Benefits & Package

We are recruiting for a very niche Procurement Manager role.  This dynamic company has a significant spend in Copper and Copper Tape.  This unique category is extremely challenging with a shortage of supply, so our client is seeking an experienced Procurement leader to broaden their supplier base and decrease their risk.

About the Position:

This is the most senior Procurement role within the company.  They are thriving and growing, so development opportunities are plentiful.  They are extremely flexible whether you want to come into the office regularly or just a couple of times a month. 

If you are a senior Procurement professional with experience of buying Copper, Copper Cable or Copper Tape and are interested in leading a Procurement Team, this could be role for you. 

As the ideal candidate you will have:

• 5+ years of Procurement experience

• Experience of Buying Copper, Copper Cable and/or Copper Tape

• Local and Global Sourcing experience

• Management experience would be an asset

• Excellent communications and negotiation skills

If you would like to find out more about the role, please email Neil Drew (neil@winchesters.ca) with your resume. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for an interview will be contacted. To receive updates on new job postings regularly, follow us on LinkedIn.

Senior Global Procurement Manager, Metals
Toronto, East, ON
$120,000 – $130,000 plus bonus & benefits 

Our client is a cutting edge Canadian Engineering company, specializing in new technologies, with Global clients.  They are seeking a Strategic Procurement professional, with global purchasing experience in the Metals Category. You will be responsible for a multi-million dollar spend on a broad range of products including – Steel, Aluminum, Copper – Piping, Rebar, Rolled.

The role also includes manage a small international team. You will be tasked with developing a Global Category Strategy and rolling it out across the company. Experience of working with different cultures and sourcing from different countries is vital. Candidates with experience of sourcing metals from Mexico, will be of particular interest.

If you are seeking a dynamic, broad and truly global role, in a leading engineering/manufacturing company, this role could be for you.

As the ideal candidates you will have:

• 10 years’ Procurement experience in a Manufacturing/Engineering Environment

• Experience in Sourcing metals – Steel, Copper, Aluminum

• Global Procurement experience – Mexico or Latin/Central America would be an asset

• Excellent leadership skills

• Excellent communications skills

• Spanish language skills would be an asset

How to Apply:

We would like to thank all applicants for your interest in working as part of the team. Only thoseapplicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted. If you’reinterested, email your resume to neil@winchesters.ca

Senior Buyer – AutomotiveAurora, Hybrid$90,000 + bonus + benefits

We are recruiting for a Senior Buyer for this Tier One Automotive company. This role includes purchasing Steel, Aluminum and Fasteners for Production. This is a fast-moving environment where you need to adapt to ever changing manufacturing challenges.As the ideal candidate, you will ideally have exposure to the Automotive industry and have experience of buying Steel and Aluminum in the North American markets.  

As a large company, there is plenty of opportunity for growth and development.  If you are a dynamic, ambitious buyer with experience in Metals, seeking a new opportunity, this role could be the one for you. 

As the ideal candidate you will have:

• 3+ years of Procurement experience

• Automotive experience

• Experience of buying Steel and Aluminum from the North American markets

• Fasteners experience would be an asset

• Excellent communications and negotiation skills

If you would like to find out more about the role, please email Neil Drew (neil@winchesters.ca) with your resume. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for an interview will be contacted. To receive updates on new job postings regularly, follow us on LinkedIn.

Head of ProcurementDowntown Toronto, Hybrid$200,000 base + 60-70% bonus + benefits

We are recruiting for the Head of Procurement position for one of Canada’s biggest organizations in the Financial Services arena. 

This is a hands-on, transformation role to build Procurement processes, develop Third-Part Risk systems, implement Contract Management, Strategic Sourcing, Category Management and Vendor Management.  This is a fairly humble role, that will develop into a much larger strategic position over the years. 

As the ideal candidate you will have a track record in developing Procurement departments, implementing transformation within the organization, introducing systems and processes.  This role requires a charismatic leader, with the ability to lead and grow a team throughout a time of significant change.  You must have impeccable communication skills and be experienced at working with C-suite executives and promoting and selling the Procurement teams capabilities. This is an environment not used to Strategic Procurement, so you must understand the balance of when to push and when to listen and concede. 

If you are a seasoned Procurement leader, interesting in building one of the biggest Procurement teams in Canada from the ground up, this could be the role for you. 

As the ideal candidate you will have:

• 10+ years of Procurement experience

• Proven experience of developing a Procurement Team

• Proven Procurement Transformation and Development experience

• Seasoned People leader

• Experience of implementing Procurement and Third-Party Risk systems

• Excellent communications and negotiation skills

If you would like to find out more about the role, please email Neil Drew (neil@winchesters.ca) with your resume. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for an interview will be contacted. To receive updates on new job postings regularly, follow us on LinkedIn.

Procurement Specialist – MRO
Oshawa or North York
$70,000 – $85,000 + Bonus + Benefits

We are recruiting for an MRO Buyer for this large Automotive company.  This organisation has been a client of ours for many years, where we have placed a number of Procurement professionals who have done extremely well. 

We are seeking a purchasing professional with 4+ years’ experience working in a manufacturing/engineering or industrial setting, purchasing MRO parts and services to support the business.  This is a busy, varied role, buying many different items for the business. 

The ideal candidate will be organized and detail orientated.  You will also need excellent communication to liaise with the Engineers.  This company offers a great work environment with great prospects for career progression.  

If you are an organized MRO Buyer, with great communication skills, this could be role for you. 

As the ideal candidates you will have:

• 4 years’ Procurement experience in a Manufacturing/Engineering Environment

• MRO experience

• Excellent attention to detail

• Excellent communications skills

How to Apply:

We would like to thank all applicants for your interest in working as part of the team. Only thoseapplicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted. If you’reinterested, email your resume to neil@winchesters.ca

Procurement Director – EPCM North Ontario (3 hours from Downtown Toronto/2.5 hours from Mississauga)$200,000 – $220,000 base salary, bonus ($300,000 package equivalent), Benefits, DB Pension, Relocation Package

This massive Engineering company is seeking a Project Procurement Director to lead a dynamic team responsible to complex contract negotiations.  You will be responsible for the strategic development of your department, responsible to developing relationships with key Engineering stakeholders to help them coordinate, negotiate and manage complex contracts with suppliers, and subcontractors.

They are seeking a charismatic leader who can lead an established team and encourage them to deliver a first rate Procurement Service.  

This role is based away from the GTA.  They ideally want their leaders in the office 3 days a week.  They are comfortable with people commuting, or they are prepared to offer relocation support.  This position offers an extremely lucrative package with a strong base salary, strong bonus, excellent benefits and a defined benefits pension, which is extremely rare in today’s market. 

If you are a procurement leader, seeking a new challenge and open to working away from the GTA, there are not many opportunities better than this. 

As the ideal candidate you will have:

• 8+ years’ progressive Procurement management experience in an Engineering, EPCM or Project Environment

• Exceptional Leadership skills

• Exceptional communication skills

• Excellent relationship building skills

• An Engineering Degree/MBA or equivalent would be preferred

If you would like to find out more about the role, please email Neil Drew (neil@winchesters.ca) with your resume. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for an interview will be contacted. To receive updates on new job postings regularly, follow us on LinkedIn.

Senior Procurement Manager – Public SectorDowntown Toronto – Hybrid. Full-Time, Permanent$115,000 – $125,000 + excellent benefits + 6 WEEKS VACATION

We are recruiting for a dynamic Public Sector organization who are looking to invest in Procurement.  Managing a spend of around $30m in Indirect Spend, your role will be to develop the contracts, establish a Sourcing and Bidding process, create an SRM system and consult to internal stakeholders. 

This is a vibrant environment, so you will have to have a high level of EQ to consult and advise the team with any Procurement needs.  This is a chance to lead a Procurement team from day one.   In return, they are offering a competitive salary, full-benefits and 6 weeks vacation which, is unheard of.

If you are a Public Sector Procurement Professional interested in starting a department in a collaborative environment, this could be the role for you.   

As the ideal candidate you will have:

• 5+ years’ purchasing experience

• 5+ years’ Public Sector experience

• Experience of competitive bidding (MERX, Biddingo or bonfire)

• Strong knowledge of BPS or OPS Procurement guideline

• Great Stakeholder and Vendor relations experience

• Experience of building Procurement Strateigies

• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written

How to Apply:

We would like to thank all applicants for your interest in working as part of the team. Only those applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted. If you’re interested, email your resume to neil@winchesters.ca

Senior Sourcing Specialist – Public Sector
Mississauga – Hybrid. Full-Time, Permanent.
$100,000 – $110,000 + Public Sector benefits and pension

We are recruiting for one of our favourite Public Sector clients, based in Mississauga. They are
seeking a smart, well presented, consultative Procurement professional to join their excellent
team.

As a potential candidate you will need to have a strong indirect procurement background with
category experience in either IT, Professional Services, Facilities, Marketing or Construction.
You will have a strong Strategic Sourcing background with experience of running complex RFx
(RFP, RFQ, RFI) and negotiating complex agreements and contracts. You will ideally have
some Public Sector experience, however this is not vital for this role as long as you are the right
fit for the team.

Although the title is Senior Sourcing Specialist, the role is at the Category Manager level for
most organizations. This position has a strong salary, great job security and amazing benefits,
including a government pension. They are a flexible employer, who offer great work/life
balance. This role is unlike many government procurement roles. It is not just administrative
and process based, they are seeking a dynamic, consultative Sourcing professional.

If you are looking for an exciting role, with a high performing team, but in a stable environment.
This could be the role for you.

As the ideal candidate you will have:

• 6+ years’ indirect procurement experience.

• Strong RFP experience

•  Some experience or knowledge of Public Sector Procurement

•  Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written.

•  Experience in working in a high performing team

How to Apply

We would like to thank all applicants for your interest in working as part of the team. Only those applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted. If you’re interested, email your resume to neil@winchesters.ca

Procurement Manager – Packaging and Food
Newmarket (Hybrid)
$115,000 – $130,000 Plus Benefits

About the Job

We are recruiting for a Procurement Manager for this Food Manufacturing Company in Newmarket.  They are seeking a strong Purchasing professional with experience in buying packaging suitable for the large retailers.  You should have experience in buying plastic bags, boxes and corrugate for production to retailer standards.  Once you have bought the goods, you will responsible to tracking the orders and managing the inventory.  A positive and proactive approach is vital for when challenges and issues present themselves in this fast moving environment. 

This is a varied role for a growing company.  You will also have the opportunity to buy the raw materials (food) during busy periods.  As this is a growing company there will be opportunity for growth and development.  If you are a passionate, motivated packaging and food Procurement professional with experience working for in the Food Manufacturing sector, this could be role for you.

As the ideal candidate you will have:

• 5+ years of Procurement experience

• Strong packaging experience – plastics and corrugate

• Raw material/Food/Ingredient experience

• Food Manufacturing experience

• Excellent communications and negotiation skills

• A positive and passionate approach

We would like to thank all applicants for your interest in working as part of the team. Only those applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.  If you’re interested, email your resume to neil@winchesters.ca

Senior Global Procurement Manager – Electro Mechanical
Toronto, East, ON
$120,000 – $130,000 base + 10% bonus, 3 weeks vacation & health/dental benefits

Our client is a cutting edge Canadian Engineering company, specializing in new technologies, with a global outreach.  They are seeking a Strategic Procurement professional, with global purchasing experience in the Electro-Mechanical Category. You will be responsible for a multi-million dollar spend on a broad range of products including – Electric Motors, Drives, Compressors, ECU’s and pumps.

The role also includes manage a small international team. You will be tasked with developing a Global Category Strategy and rolling it out across the company. Experience of working with different cultures and sourcing from different countries is vital.

If you are seeking a dynamic, broad and truly global role, in a leading engineering/manufacturing company, this role could be for you.

As the ideal candidates you will have:

• 10 years’ Procurement experience in a Manufacturing/Engineering Environment

• Experience in Sourcing Electro-Mechanical parts and machines

• Global Procurement experience

• Excellent leadership skills

• Excellent communications skills

• Electrical Engineering background or degree would be an asset

How to Apply:

We would like to thank all applicants for your interest in working as part of the team. Only thoseapplicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted. If you’reinterested, email your resume to neil@winchesters.ca

Strategic Sourcing Manager
Mississauga, Ontario – Hybrid
$100,000 – $115,000 + bonus & vacation with excellent benefits

Posted on April 22, 2022.

This large Canadian organization based in Mississauga is seeking an experienced Strategic Sourcing Manager to cover the professional services spend for the company including recruitment, consulting, IT services, and travel. The potential candidate will be a seasoned individual with experience in negotiating complex professional services contracts. If you are an experienced Procurement professional keen on working in an environment that allows for opportunities for growth and development within a company that is a household name, this job could be a great match for you.

As the ideal candidate you will have:

• 5+ years procurement experience

• Excellent relationships with key vendors and internal stakeholders

• Experience with strong vendor scoring and managing vendor performance

• Strong professional services/IT category experience

• Strong contracts experience

• Impeccable communication skills – both verbal and written

• Bilingualism is an asset

If you would like to find out more about the role, please email Neil Drew (neil@winchesters.ca) with your resume and cover letter. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for an interview will be contacted. To receive updates on new job postings regularly, follow us on LinkedIn. For more career opportunities in procurement, please visit Winchesters.ca.