<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>
