We are looking for a Purchasing Manager to support a machinery manufacturing operation in Toronto, Ontario through a Long-term Contract assignment. This role will take ownership of supplier-facing commercial agreements, helping ensure procurement arrangements align with project needs, customer commitments, and business risk expectations. Working closely with sourcing, legal, project, and operational teams, the successful candidate will drive contract execution, strengthen supplier terms, and provide clear oversight of obligations throughout the contract lifecycle.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the preparation, review, negotiation, and finalization of supplier contracts, service agreements, statements of work, purchasing terms, and related amendments while coordinating internal approvals.<br>• Translate customer and project commitments into supplier-facing contract requirements to ensure obligations such as delivery, warranties, acceptance criteria, liability, and damages provisions are properly addressed.<br>• Build and maintain a structured obligation tracking process that maps customer requirements to supplier commitments, identifies commercial gaps, and escalates exceptions for resolution before award.<br>• Develop negotiation plans with practical fallback positions covering pricing, payment structures, lead times, production capacity, change management, indemnities, insurance, confidentiality, and intellectual property terms.<br>• Set contracting priorities based on project timelines, supplier importance, spend levels, continuity risk, and existing agreement coverage to keep procurement activity aligned with business deadlines.<br>• Oversee contract performance from initial award to closeout by monitoring milestones, deliverables, notices, renewals, amendments, and supplier adherence to agreed commercial conditions.<br>• Assess supplier requests involving delays, scope revisions, and incremental costs, then negotiate appropriate change orders and support dispute management in collaboration with project and legal teams.<br>• Partner with sales, engineering, quality, finance, project management, sourcing, and legal stakeholders to ensure supplier commitments are realistic, compliant, and operationally achievable.<br>• Maintain organized contract documentation, approval records, templates, and status reporting for leadership, highlighting unresolved issues, pending obligations, and areas of commercial exposure.
<p>Our client is a well-established and growing agricultural manufacturing organization with a long-standing presence in the Fraser Valley. They are seeking a Procurement Specialist to join their team and support the sourcing and purchasing of materials required for their manufacturing operations.</p><p><br></p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional who enjoys supplier relationships, negotiations, market analysis and making purchasing decisions that directly impact business performance.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>Reporting to the Procurement Manager, the Procurement Specialist will be responsible for sourcing, purchasing and managing direct materials while balancing cost, quality, availability and supply risk.</p><p><br></p><p>The successful candidate will work closely with internal teams and suppliers to ensure materials are available when required and that procurement activities support operational and financial objectives.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Source, negotiate and purchase direct materials based on production requirements.</li><li>Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and monitor vendor performance.</li><li>Negotiate pricing, terms, delivery requirements and purchasing agreements.</li><li>Monitor market conditions, commodity pricing and supply trends.</li><li>Identify cost-saving and cost-avoidance opportunities.</li><li>Evaluate suppliers and identify alternative sources to mitigate supply risk.</li><li>Manage purchase orders and maintain accurate procurement records.</li><li>Work closely with production, inventory, logistics and planning teams to ensure supply continuity.</li><li>Monitor inventory levels and assist with resolving supply or inventory issues.</li><li>Track supplier performance related to pricing, quality, delivery and responsiveness.</li><li>Support supplier evaluations, corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.</li><li>Identify and manage procurement, supply and vendor risks.</li><li>Maintain accurate pricing, specifications and supplier information within ERP systems.</li><li>Support procurement policies, procedures and process improvements.</li><li>Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies and applicable regulatory requirements.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>Our client is seeking a Procurement Specialist to join a dynamic, fast-paced organization focused on delivering outsourced waste, organics, and recycling management services to businesses across Canada. This confidential opportunity is ideal for a procurement professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and wants to contribute to sustainable, environmentally focused solutions.</p><p><br></p><p>In this role, you will support the Procurement & Vendor Partnership team by assisting with purchasing activities, vendor management, contract administration, reporting, and strategic procurement initiatives. You will play a key role in helping internal teams successfully support customer accounts and maintain strong service provider relationships.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><p><br></p><p>• Negotiate service rates with vendors and execute contracts</p><p>• Review temporary service pricing by market area and support purchasing consolidation efforts</p><p>• Enter and maintain vendor purchasing information in the ERP system</p><p>• Assist with quarterly reviews of purchase costs to ensure ERP accuracy</p><p>• Monitor vendor contracts, track expiration dates, and prepare required notices within compliance timelines</p><p>• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships through timely and effective communication</p><p>• Maintain accurate records of vendor correspondence in internal databases</p><p>• Support procurement and RFP activities by validating services, costs, and invoice details</p><p>• Confirm purchase costs with vendors after contract execution to ensure invoicing accuracy</p><p>• Prepare reports on service provider performance, invoicing, cost analysis, and key metrics</p><p>• Identify process improvement opportunities</p><p>• Support strategic procurement initiatives and vendor partnership program activities</p>
<p>Our client is a well-established and growing industrial manufacturing organization located in the Fraser Valley, with a long-standing reputation for designing and manufacturing specialized equipment and innovative solutions for a range of industries.</p><p> </p><p>They are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead and optimize the organization's end-to-end supply chain operations. This is a key leadership position responsible for ensuring materials, components, and finished goods are available when needed while balancing cost, quality, inventory levels, production requirements, and supplier performance.</p><p> </p><p>Reporting to the Vice President of Operations & Engineering, this role will work closely with Operations, Engineering, Production, Production Control, Sales, and Finance.</p><p> </p><p><strong><u>Key Responsibilities</u></strong></p><p><br></p><p><u>Supply Chain Leadership</u></p><p><br></p><ul><li> Lead supply chain functions including planning, purchasing, inventory control, receiving, warehousing, and material logistics.</li><li> Develop and execute supply chain strategies aligned with operational and corporate objectives.</li><li> Establish departmental goals, priorities, KPIs, and performance measures.</li><li> Lead, coach, mentor, and develop the supply chain team.</li><li> Manage the annual supply chain budget.</li></ul><p> <u>Procurement & Supplier Management</u></p><p> </p><ul><li> Develop and maintain strong relationships with strategic suppliers and external partners.</li><li> Lead supplier negotiations and long-term sourcing strategies.</li><li> Manage supplier capacity planning to support current and future production requirements.</li><li> Monitor supplier performance, availability, pricing, quality, and delivery.</li><li> Identify opportunities for cost reduction and improved supplier performance.</li></ul><p> <u>Inventory & Materials Management</u></p><p><br></p><ul><li> Optimize inventory levels while ensuring production has the materials required to meet customer commitments.</li><li> Improve inventory accuracy, material flow, and warehouse utilization.</li><li> Partner with Production and Operations to anticipate material requirements and address potential shortages.</li><li> Improve processes surrounding purchasing, receiving, inventory, and internal material movement.</li></ul><p><u>Risk Management & Continuous Improvement</u></p><p><br></p><ul><li> Develop and maintain supply chain risk-management strategies.</li><li> Identify, assess, prioritize, and mitigate risks that could affect production continuity.</li><li> Develop contingency and business continuity plans for key supply-chain risks.</li><li> Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, efficiency, inventory optimization, and operational excellence.</li><li> Support trade compliance, contractual risk, and supplier governance initiatives.</li></ul>
<p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Product Finance Manager</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Markham, Ontario / On-site </p><p><strong>Job Type:</strong> Full-time, Permanent</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Summary:</strong></p><p> Robert Half Canada is seeking a strategic and analytical <strong>Product Finance Manager</strong> on behalf of our client in the manufacturing and consumer products industry. This role is responsible for supporting financial planning, product profitability analysis, pricing decisions, forecasting, and business performance reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong financial acumen, experience partnering with cross-functional teams, and the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead product-related financial analysis, including profitability, margin performance, pricing, and cost trends</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning for product lines and business units</li><li>Partner with sales, operations, supply chain, and leadership teams to support business decisions</li><li>Analyze product and category performance and provide recommendations to improve financial results</li><li>Develop and maintain financial models, dashboards, and management reports</li><li>Monitor variances against budget and forecast and explain performance drivers</li><li>Support new product launches with financial analysis, scenario planning, and investment evaluation</li><li>Assist with month-end close activities related to product and operational finance</li><li>Improve reporting processes, financial tools, and analytical capabilities</li><li>Help ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity of financial data and reporting</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Our client is looking for a dedicated <strong>Risk and Procurement Contracted Services Support </strong>to join their team in Edmonton, Alberta. This role supports procurement, insurance program administration, and risk management activities, including vendor and contract coordination, risk tracking, research, reporting, and process improvement. The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, and detail-oriented, with relevant experience in procurement or a related field and exposure to insurance programs.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Support sourcing, vendor coordination, contract administration, and procurement documentation.</li><li>Assist with insurance program administration, coordination, and related documentation.</li><li>Identify, track, and report on procurement, insurance, and operational risks.</li><li>Conduct research and analysis to support risk mitigation and informed decision-making.</li><li>Coordinate with internal stakeholders, suppliers, insurers, and external partners.</li><li>Maintain accurate records, reports, and compliance documentation.</li><li>Support process improvements and ensure adherence to applicable policies and procedures.</li><li>Assist with other procurement, insurance, and risk-related initiatives as required.</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Supply Chain Supervisor to lead integrated supply chain activities in Winnipeg, Manitoba. In this role, you will guide purchasing, inventory, production planning, warehousing, and distribution efforts to ensure materials and finished products move efficiently across the business. You will work closely with internal teams and external suppliers to improve service levels, strengthen operational performance, and support customer commitments. This position is well suited to a hands-on leader who brings strong analytical skills.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct daily supply chain operations across sourcing, inventory control, production scheduling, warehouse coordination, transportation, and order shipment.</p><p>• Provide leadership to supply chain and warehouse staff by setting expectations, supporting development, and promoting a high-performance team environment.</p><p>• Make sure components, consumables, spare parts, and finished goods are available when needed to meet manufacturing targets and customer demand.</p><p>• Partner with Engineering, Production, Quality, Customer Operations, and Finance to align supply chain activities with organizational priorities.</p><p>• Evaluate supplier and contract manufacturer results using service, quality, delivery, and cost measures, and address performance gaps as needed.</p><p>• Lead commercial discussions with vendors related to pricing, terms, and supply arrangements to support cost and service objectives.</p><p>• Maintain accurate inventory records and establish appropriate stock levels that balance availability with carrying costs.</p><p>• Oversee receiving, storage, material movement, system transactions, picking, packing, and fulfillment activities within the warehouse.</p><p>• Coordinate forecasting and production planning activities to ensure material readiness for ongoing business requirements.</p><p>• Manage master data in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, including bills of material, routings, item records, and supplier information.</p>
<p>Our recruitment team is partnering with a well‑established organization, recruiting for a forward‑thinking Manager, Talent Acquisition. This is a great opportunity for an experienced recruitment leader who thrives in full‑cycle hiring, sourcing strategy, HR technology, employer branding, and team leadership.</p><p>If you are passionate about transforming recruitment through AI, automation, candidate experience, and data‑driven decision making, this role will excite you.</p><p><br></p><p>In this position, you will modernize and streamline the company’s talent acquisition function. You will lead a small, high‑performing team while overseeing ATS optimization, recruitment technology, internal mobility programs, talent pipelines, and campus recruitment.</p><p>This role works closely with HR leadership and plays a direct part in shaping the organization’s hiring strategy and future talent landscape.</p><p>What You’ll Do</p><p>• Implement AI‑enabled sourcing and screening tools</p><p>• Improve recruitment workflows and hiring experience</p><p>• Lead full‑cycle recruitment across corporate and operational roles</p><p>• Oversee ATS administration, reporting, and ERP connectivity</p><p>• Build internal mobility and succession‑focused sourcing strategies</p><p>• Lead campus recruitment programs and partnerships</p><p>• Manage employer branding and talent marketing initiatives</p><p>• Use talent analytics to forecast needs and track KPIs</p><p>• Mentor and support a small TA team</p><p>• Partner with senior HR and business leaders</p>