[Hiring] Vice President, Procurement & Vendor Management @Circular Materials

Role Description

Reporting directly to the CEO, the Vice President, Procurement & Vendor Management is a member of the executive leadership team and is accountable for the enterprise-wide procurement strategy, governance framework, and vendor ecosystem for Circular Materials across Canada. This role represents a strategic shift for Procurement from a primarily administrative support function to an enterprise value-creation function focused on:

• Strategic cost savings
• Disciplined spend management
• Supplier performance
• Long-term financial stewardship

This is a full-time, salary paid position, which requires residency in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Enterprise Procurement Strategy & Executive Leadership
  • Develop and execute a multi-year, enterprise procurement and vendor management strategy aligned with organizational strategy, regulatory obligations, and sustainability commitments.
  • Provide executive oversight of a national procurement and vendor management portfolio consisting of 2,500+ contracts and 1,000+ service providers.
  • Serve as the executive authority on procurement governance, supply market strategy, and vendor risk across all provinces and territories.
  • Provide strategic counsel to the CEO and executive team on market dynamics, supply chain risk, cost forecasting, and long-term sourcing strategy.
  • Reposition procurement from an administrative function to a strategic enterprise function.
  • Lead procurement transformation initiatives including systems modernization, analytics, category management maturity, and process optimization.
  • Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing national procurement organization.
  • Provide leadership while operating within complex, multi-party governance environments.
• Procurement Governance, Risk & Compliance
  • Design and steward a robust, enterprise-wide procurement governance framework.
  • Establish risk management protocols addressing various exposures.
  • Oversee competitive bidding standards, contract templates, and procurement controls.
  • Provide enterprise-wide market intelligence and supply market assessments.
  • Ensure procurement processes withstand regulatory review and public transparency expectations.
  • Ensure procurement practices uphold the highest standards of ethics, accountability, and public trust.
• Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
  • Oversee the full lifecycle of high-value, complex, and nationally significant sourcing initiatives.
  • Approve category strategies that optimize total cost of ownership.
  • Lead complex negotiations involving multi-year, multi-jurisdictional contracts.
  • Drive supplier innovation and market development strategies.
  • Ensure disciplined contract lifecycle management and compliance oversight.
• Vendor Ecosystem & Performance Leadership
  • Establish a national supplier performance management framework.
  • Oversee an enterprise vendor management framework.
  • Oversee supplier continuity planning and concentration-risk management.
  • Cultivate strategic, long-term partnerships with critical suppliers.
  • Lead executive-level issue resolution and escalation management.
  • Oversee reporting on supplier performance and service outcomes.
• Financial Stewardship & Enterprise Value Creation
  • Partner with Finance and executive leadership to align procurement strategy with financial planning.
  • Implement advanced analytics and competitive benchmarking.
  • Ensure procurement decisions reflect long-term sustainability and sound financial stewardship.
• Cross-Functional & National Collaboration
  • Partner with various departments to ensure procurement enables program execution.
  • Lead alignment across provincial stewardship requirements and regulatory frameworks.
  • Design and execute procurement strategies balancing commercial objectives with regulatory requirements.
  • Champion ESG integration across supplier selection and performance management.

Qualifications

• Post secondary education/Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is required.
• A Master of Business Administration (MBA), law degree or engineering degree, is an asset.
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (SCMP), Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS/FCIPS), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), or equivalent senior procurement designation required.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Advanced procurement, finance, analytics, or transformation-related education or certification is considered an asset.

Requirements

• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in procurement or contract management.
• 7+ years' experience building procurement frameworks, processes, and teams.
• Demonstrated experience transforming procurement into a strategic business partner.
• Proven track record establishing procurement performance metrics and executive-level reporting.
• Experience working within complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale procurement organizations.
• Strong understanding of contract law, procurement policies, and risk management practices.
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

Knowledge / Competencies / Skills

• Proven ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Exceptional negotiation and problem resolution skills.
• Expertise in competitive procurement within complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Experience procuring large-scale service contracts across logistics, operations, and technology.
• Highly knowledgeable in departmental budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and performance analytics.
• Proven track record of advancing procurement innovation through supplier market development.

Working Conditions

• All CM employees work 40 hours per week, remotely from a home office environment.
• The position requires flexibility and availability for travel and participation in meetings outside regular business hours.

Pay Transparency

This is an executive level position, providing a total rewards package commensurate with experience. The actual salary offered will be determined within our internally approved range.

Applicant and Interviewee Communication

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those under consideration will be contacted. Applicants who have been interviewed will be informed whether a hiring decision has been made within 45 days of their final interview.

Record Retention

Job posting records and associated application forms will be retained for at least three years.