<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 an experienced and innovative Director of Research and Development to oversee the formulation and product development efforts within our growing manufacturing organization. This leadership role requires a scientifically driven, detail-oriented individual who can guide technical strategy, manage a dedicated team, and drive the creation and optimization of cutting-edge products.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the entire formulation and product development lifecycle, from initial concept to finalized product.<br>• Develop and refine formulations to enhance product performance and meet customer needs.<br>• Conduct reverse engineering to identify opportunities for cost savings or performance improvements.<br>• Supervise and mentor a team of technical experts, ensuring excellence in laboratory execution.<br>• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality control, and commercial teams to align product development with organizational goals.<br>• Present technical findings and provide support to both internal stakeholders and external partners.<br>• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices in all development processes.<br>• Drive innovation by staying updated on market trends and emerging technologies.<br>• Oversee product testing and validation to guarantee reliability and effectiveness of formulations.
