<p>Our client a well‑established national organization in the construction sector seeking a strategic and experienced procurement leader to oversee purchasing operations across Canada. This role will drive sourcing strategy, cost optimization, supplier performance, and team leadership to support large‑scale construction project delivery.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the development and execution of national procurement strategies across multiple divisions.</li><li>Build and maintain strong, high-performing supplier partnerships to ensure reliability, quality, and competitiveness.</li><li>Negotiate national agreements, pricing structures, and service-level expectations.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including Project Management, Estimating, and Operations—to forecast and align material needs.</li><li>Implement, enhance, and leverage ERP-based procurement processes.</li><li>Monitor market conditions, supply chain risks, and industry trends; establish proactive mitigation plans.</li><li>Track and report KPIs related to cost reductions, supply lead times, vendor performance, and operational efficiency.</li><li>Lead and mentor a distributed procurement team across regional offices.</li><li>Ensure compliance with corporate policies, safety requirements, and relevant regulatory standards.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Summary:</strong></p><p> A well-established small business in Toronto specializing in high-quality products is seeking an experienced and versatile General Manager to lead core operational functions and drive efficiency across the organization. Reporting directly to executive leadership, this pivotal role requires a hands-on leader with a proven track record in small business environments, where adaptability and multi-departmental expertise are key. The ideal candidate will oversee daily operations, foster cross-functional collaboration, and contribute to the company's ongoing growth in a fast-paced setting.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Role Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee and optimize key operational areas, including shipping, sampling, receiving, and quality assurance to ensure timely and accurate processes.</li><li>Lead the client services department to maintain exceptional customer relationships, resolve inquiries, and enhance service delivery.</li><li>Manage purchasing activities, including vendor negotiations, inventory control, and cost-effective sourcing of materials.</li><li>Direct production operations, coordinating workflows, team performance, and adherence to quality standards.</li><li>Collaborate with executive leadership on strategic planning and performance metrics to align operations with organizational goals.</li><li>Implement process improvements, identify bottlenecks, and drive initiatives for operational efficiency and cost savings.</li><li>Foster a positive team environment, including hiring, training, and performance management across supervised departments.</li><li>Ensure compliance with industry regulations, safety standards, and company policies in all operational activities.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are seeking a Production Manager who oversees all shop floor operations, ensuring productivity, quality, cost, inventory, and delivery targets are met. This role manages Production, Inventory, Warehousing, Logistics, Procurement, Vendor relations, and cross-department collaboration. Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Lead daily production, scheduling, and performance of assembly and manufacturing operations.</li><li>Develop and implement processes to maintain quality, reduce lead times, minimize defects, and drive continuous improvement.</li><li>Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Vendors, and internal teams to meet production schedules and efficiency goals.</li><li>Manage budgets, strategic planning, cost reduction initiatives, and process improvements.</li><li>Foster a positive, collaborative work environment through coaching, mentoring, and performance management.</li><li>Ensure compliance with quality standards (ISO 9001), safety regulations, and company policies.</li><li>Analyze assembly line performance and drive hiring, training, and scheduling of staff.</li><li>Maintain accurate production records and implement engineering instructions for manufacturing.</li></ul><p><br></p>
