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KMR Innovations Inc.

Procurement Specialist

Etobicoke, Ontario•Full-time
CA$80,000 - CA$95,000 annually
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About the Job
POSITION SUMMARY:
KMR’s client is seeking an experienced and results-oriented Procurement Specialist to lead the procurement process for the company. This newly created role represents a unique opportunity to help build the procurement function. The successful candidate will play a critical role in implementing the procurement operating model, establishing governance and sourcing processes, driving supplier consolidation, increasing spend visibility, and delivering measurable cost savings.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Partner with the management team to design and implement the procurement strategy.
  • Support the development / implementation of the procurement operating model, governance framework, policies, and sourcing processes.
  • Lead change management efforts with plant, and functional stakeholders.
  • Establish category management disciplines.
  • Drive spends visibility, compliance, procurement controls, and supplier management best practices.
  • Support the implementation of procurement systems, reporting tools, and performance metrics.

STRATEGIC SOURCING:
  • Develop and execute sourcing strategies:
  • Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO).
  • Facilities Management.
  • Utilities and Energy.
  • Corporate Services.
  • Professional Services.
  • Office & Operational Supplies.
  • Fleet and Vehicle Services.
  • Telecommunications.
  • Capital-related services and equipment support.
  • Other indirect spend categories as assigned.

SUPPLIER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT:
  • Build and maintain strategic supplier partnerships.
  • Develop supplier performance scorecards and governance reviews.
  • Identify opportunities for innovation, service improvements, and cost optimization.
  • Collaborate with suppliers to improve operational performance and support business objectives.

SAVING & PERFORMANCE DELIVERY:
  • Identify and execute cost reduction initiatives.
  • Deliver annual savings, productivity, and working capital targets.
  • Develop roadmaps and savings pipelines.
  • Track and report realized savings through established governance processes.
  • Support budget development and forecast assumptions related to the spend.

STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT:
  • Serve as the procurement business partner for Operations, Finance, Engineering, Quality, IT, Human Resources, and Corporate Services.
  • Build strong relationships across manufacturing team:
  • Influence stakeholders and drive adoption of standardized procurement practices.

SPEND VISIBILTY, REPORTING & ANALYTICS:
  • Analyze spend data to identify sourcing opportunities and procurement risks.
  • Develop dashboards, KPI reporting, and sourcing performance metrics.
  • Monitor market trends, supplier performance, inflationary pressures, and industry developments.

EDUCATION:
  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Commerce, Engineering, or related field.
  • SCMP, CPSM, CPM, or equivalent procurement certification is an asset.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
  • 5 - 7+ years of progressive procurement experience.
  • Demonstrated experience in procurement operations.
  • Experience within manufacturing, consumer packaged goods (CPG), strongly preferred.
  • Excellent communication skills (collaboration, verbal, written & presentation.
  • Proven success delivering measurable sourcing savings and supplier management improvements.
  • Experience building procurement processes, governance structures, and category management frameworks.
  • Strong analytical, financial, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Established supplier network within the Canadian market.
  • Experience supporting mergers, facility integration, or procurement organizational change initiatives.
  • Working knowledge of ERP and procurement systems such as SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.

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