Director of Purchasing, Procurement, and Planning

The art of negotiation and procurement: you’ve got this! We’re looking for a bold thinker like you to join our procurement team at Soucy. As part of our core team, you’ll be responsible for identifying strategic suppliers and managing relationships, ensuring the quality and continuity of our supply chain. This role will allow you to help shape Soucy’s future by leading innovative initiatives and playing a crucial role in our company’s growth and success.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Participate and collaborate as a member of the unit’s management committee in developing, implementing, and monitoring the strategic plan to ensure the company’s growth and profitability
• Supervise, engage, and participate in the skills development and succession planning of the team under your responsibility

Purchasing

• Develop and implement purchasing strategies aimed at optimizing and effectively managing costs, quality, timelines, and supplier-related risks
• Lead and oversee negotiations and contractual agreements with suppliers
• Develop sustainable partnerships with key suppliers
• Conduct strategic monitoring of the supplier landscape

Procurement

• Define and drive the procurement strategy in alignment with the company’s growth objectives
• Optimize procurement processes to ensure the availability of raw materials and products
• Oversee and optimize inventory management to reduce costs while ensuring operational continuity

Planning

• Oversee planning activities (demand forecasting, production planning, S&OP)
• Work closely with operations, sales, and customer service teams to ensure effective execution of plans
• Optimize planning tools and processes

Ready to play a key role? We look forward to your contribution! Send us your application now.

With the following skills and qualities, you will thrive in this role:

• A bachelor’s degree in business administration, operations management, logistics, or a related field
• At least 8 to 10 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or planning, including 5 years in a management role
• Experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment
• Proficiency with ERP systems and planning tools
• Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills
• Strong analytical skills and results-oriented mindset
• Inspiring leadership and change management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to influence others and work collaboratively

Benefits designed to take you far!

• A flexible work program tailored to your needs (flexible hours, compressed workweek, hybrid remote work, and more)
• Group insurance plans tailored to your reality
• An RRSP with employer contributions to help you build a solid financial future
• An Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and access to telemedicine services for support when you need it

And even more!

• Support for your professional development to help you advance in your career