Director of Procurement
- Location: Vancouver
- Posting Date: June 15, 2026
- Job Order ID: 1046463
- Consultant: Wade Simmons
- Industry: Supply Chain / Purchasing
Based in the Vancouver area, the Director of Procurement is responsible for developing and executing the company's procurement strategy to ensure reliable supply, competitive cost, and high-quality products across all categories for our busy client.
This role leads supplier sourcing and negotiations, contract management, inventory alignment, and procurement team performance within a fast-paced retail and distribution environment.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with company growth, margin, and service-level objectives
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers to ensure continuity of supply and competitive pricing
- Collaborate with demand planning, sales, and warehouse teams to align purchasing with forecasts
- Optimize inventory levels to balance product availability, cash flow, and carrying costs
- Support new product introductions, SKU rationalization
- Drive continuous improvement in cost of goods sold (COGS) and gross margin
- Lead, mentor, and develop the procurement and buying team
- Establish clear goals, performance metrics, and accountability
- Other as required
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or a related field
- 8-12+ years of progressive procurement or sourcing experience, preferably in wholesale distribution
- 3-5+ years in a leadership or management role
- Strong negotiation skills with proven cost savings and supplier optimization results
- Experience working with ERP systems and procurement analytics
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please send us your resume today!