Procurement Director

SGS

Procurement Director leading sourcing strategies and optimizing procurement processes at SGS. Managing significant direct and indirect spend portfolio within a complex organization.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇦 CanadaLead💰 CA$130,000 - CA$140,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Oracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Director, Procurement leads sourcing strategies and optimization of sourcing and procurement processes, systems, and tools across the region.
Leads up to $800M+ in direct and indirect goods and services spend portfolio across all sourcing categories (e.g., Laboratory / Operating Supplies and Services, Technology, Travel, Fleet, Professional Services, Field Equipment, Logistics, Real Estate and Facilities) within a large, complex, dynamic, and regulated matrix organization.
Establishes and maintains regional business partner relationships with key stakeholders to ensure deep understanding of needs and strategies to deliver sustainable and profitable P&L efficiencies.
Supports the development of regional category SME’s and drives supply chain and category management strategies.
Serves as an active member of a regional Procurement Leadership Team to drive strategy and deploy sourcing and procurement initiatives, while adhering to internal standards, policies and procedures.
Identifies and leads initiatives that promote the maturity of the Procurement and Vendor Management functions.
Develops and advances reporting, governance, knowledge management, and communication across the business.
Ensures effective risk management and control of the supply base through robust contracts and monitoring of financials SLAs and KPIs and through compliance of corporate policies, systems and controls.
Recommends, designs, and implements sourcing and procurement best practices and policies.
Supports the deployment of best-in-class supplier performance and relationship management programs.
Leads the management and rationalization of extensive number of suppliers to optimize the regional supply base and performs other duties as assigned.
Provides leadership to cross-functional business partners to maximize and continuously improve “total cost of ownership” for indirect goods and services.
Ensures compliance with policies, systems, and controls.
Adheres to internal standards, policies and procedures, and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, or Finance, or in a related discipline
10+ years of experience in procurement management experience
5+ years of experience of supervising employees
Master’s degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management or Business Administration (MBA) in combination with experience listed above (preferred)
Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) designation
Language Skills – English (Advanced) – Required
Excellent analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills
Technology savvy and well-versed in financial analytics
Advanced proficiency in GEP eSourcing tool (or other eSourcing tool) and Oracle E-Business Suite
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and negotiation skills
Customer / client focus mindset
Ability to comprehend and interpret financial and regulatory information
Ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
Ability to effectively present and discuss confidential information and respond to questions from leadership
Demonstrated leadership ability, confidence, and executive presence, ability to motivate staff
Proven ability to develop and implement policies, projects, processes, systems, and controls across a large, complex, dynamic, and regulated matrix organization
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks and initiatives simultaneously
Ability to build trust and drive team effectiveness
Ability to exercise influence, diplomatically, and have a positive impact inside and outside of the organization
Possess the qualities of self-motivation and results-orientation
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
Computer Skills Microsoft (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project)
Travel Occasional travel required (5%-33%)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health: 80% coverage Health, Dental and Vision
Wealth: In addition to base pay, you are eligible for the RRSP Program
Happiness: Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, tuition reimbursement program
Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

Sourcing StrategiesFinancial AnalyticsContract ManagementRisk ManagementCategory ManagementSupplier Performance ManagementGovernanceReportingP&L ManagementTotal Cost of Ownership

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsInterpersonal SkillsNegotiation SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadership Ability

Certifications

Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)