<p>Our client a well‑established national organization in the construction sector seeking a strategic and experienced Director of Procurement 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>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in Toronto, Ontario. In this long-term contract position, you will play a key role in ensuring the accurate and efficient processing of vendor invoices, payment requests, and other accounts payable activities. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work within the healthcare sector, supporting vital operations and maintaining compliance with corporate policies.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process a high volume of vendor invoices and payment requests with precision and attention to detail to support hospital operations, capital projects, and trust funds.<br>• Validate invoices by ensuring proper authorization, adherence to corporate policies, and compliance with documentation requirements.<br>• Resolve outstanding invoices, credit notes, and overdue items by collaborating with Procurement Services, Logistics, end users, and vendors.<br>• Communicate with vendors to address and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.<br>• Reconcile supplier general ledger accounts to monthly statements and provide aged creditor listings for audits.<br>• Obtain required approvals in line with signing authority policies and follow up with management and staff to address overdue invoices.<br>• Contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end processes, as well as participate in special projects such as audits.<br>• Match purchase orders (2- and 3-way matching), verify coding and receiving slips, and ensure proper pricing.<br>• Process and monitor monthly procurement card payments while ensuring adherence to purchasing card policies.<br>• Perform data uploads for summary invoice billings and prepare accounts payable support for wire transfers.
<p>We are looking for a skilled Category Manager to oversee the strategy and performance of a defined product portfolio within the foodservice wholesale sector. This role involves managing supplier relationships, optimizing category performance, and driving growth initiatives for B2B and hospitality customers. If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and have a strong background in foodservice procurement, this position is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Take ownership of category performance, including sales growth, margin management, inventory levels, and service standards.</p><p>• Develop and implement effective category strategies that align with the organization’s wholesale growth objectives.</p><p>• Manage supplier partnerships, focusing on pricing negotiations, rebate programs, and promotional funding.</p><p>• Oversee pricing decisions and margin strategies across various categories.</p><p>• Drive product assortment optimization, rationalization, and the introduction of new items.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams such as supply chain, operations, finance, marketing, and ecommerce to enhance business outcomes.</p><p>• Analyze sales, cost, and inventory data to identify opportunities for improvement and mitigate potential risks.</p>
<p>We’re partnering with a well-established, growth-focused organization seeking a Category Manager to oversee a diverse portfolio of product categories. Reporting to senior leadership within the supply chain function, this role is responsible for driving category performance, executing strategic initiatives, and ensuring strong alignment with overall business goals.</p><p>The ideal candidate is analytical, collaborative, and confident managing vendor relationships, product strategies, and financial performance. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to step into a visible, high-impact role with room to grow.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><p>Lead category strategy, focusing on revenue growth, margin improvement, and market competitiveness.</p><p>Develop and execute annual category plans including product assortment, pricing strategies, and promotional activities.</p><p>Conduct ongoing market, customer, and competitive analysis to identify opportunities for innovation and differentiation.</p><p>Collaborate cross‑functionally with supply chain, sales, finance, and merchandising teams to support execution of category initiatives.</p><p>Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to optimize product performance and partnership value.</p><p>Provide clear merchandising direction and ensure consistent communication across internal teams.</p><p>Present updates, category insights, and recommendations during internal business reviews and cross‑functional meetings.</p><p>Take ownership of category performance, demonstrating strong leadership, accountability, and proactive decision-making.</p><p><br></p><p>Requirements</p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, with 3–5 years in category management, buying, or procurement.</li><li>Strong communicator with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.</li><li>Solid financial acumen, including experience analyzing category P& L and translating data into actionable insights.</li><li>Strong understanding of market trends and customer behavior, with a track record of identifying growth opportunities.</li><li>Proven experience developing both short- and long-term strategies aligned with broader business priorities.</li><li>Innovative mindset—someone who is curious, adaptable, and always looking to enhance competitive advantage.</li><li>Excellent analytical and data management skills with high attention to detail.</li><li>Creative problem-solver with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.</li></ul>
