Lead Procurement Manager

Vista

Lead procurement and supply chain initiatives for New Product Introductions at Vista. Engage with cross-functional teams to ensure material availability and optimize sourcing strategies.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeLakeshore • 🇨🇦 CanadaSenior💰 CA$88,000 - CA$121,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with Product and Program Management teams to lead procurement deliverables for New Product Introductions (NPI); take end-to-end ownership of material sourcing, supply chain readiness, and packaging validation.
Review and analyze volatile production forecasts against highly dynamic actual sales; proactively adjust Material Requirements Planning (MRP) parameters to ensure 100% material availability while mitigating excess and obsolete (E&O) inventory risk.
Independently navigate and resolve highly complex, multi-functional supply chain scenarios involving cross-border plant management.
Synthesize detailed supply chain analysis into clear, high-level summaries for executive review.
Represent the procurement function at all core launch meetings; generate and maintain critical supply chain readiness dashboards, KPIs, and risk-mitigation reports.
Act as the primary supply chain liaison bridging gaps between Global Product Marketing, Program Management, Manufacturing Operations, Global Procurement, and Finance to ensure financial and operational alignment.
Develop and execute comprehensive sourcing strategies for assigned raw material and packaging categories by leveraging market intelligence, spend analysis, and total cost of ownership (TCO) models.
Identify, research, and prioritize high-impact sourcing opportunities through structured internal spend concentration analysis, aligning initiatives with business urgency and regional savings targets.
Lead full-lifecycle sourcing activities, including Request for Proposal (RFP) development, rigorous commercial analysis, supplier selection recommendations, and comprehensive contract management.
Prepare, coordinate, and execute complex supplier negotiations; draft, review, and finalize contractual language to institutionalize commercial terms, SLAs, and pricing frameworks.
Lead regional and plant-specific packaging optimization initiatives—including structural and design updates—to maximize packaging density, reduce freight/material costs, and eliminate transport damage.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Post-Secondary Education in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, Engineering, or a related field.
5-7 years of progressive experience in strategic supplier management, commercial procurement, or supply chain roles, preferably within a multi-plant, high volume manufacturing environment.
Proven track record of executing full-lifecycle strategic sourcing initiatives, including drafting complex RFPs, evaluating commercial proposals, leading negotiations, and managing contract executions.
Professional designation or active pursuit of supply chain certifications (e.g., CPIM, CSCP) is considered a strong asset.
High operational proficiency in SAP (or similar Tier-1 ERP systems), with an advanced understanding of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) tools, forecasting, and inventory planning.
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.
Proactive self-starter with the capability to operate independently with minimal supervision for extended periods, effectively balancing day-to-day priorities with long-term strategic projects.
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to collaborate across functions, cultures, and organizational levels.
Exceptional organizational skills and sharp attention to detail, with the agility to manage competing deadlines and adapt to dynamic production schedules.
Willingness and flexibility to adapt working hours as needed to support regional operations, and the ability to travel to manufacturing plants and supplier sites as required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

health, wealth and wellness programs
long-term equity incentives

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Hard Skills & Tools

strategic sourcingsupplier managementcontract managementMaterial Requirements Planning (MRP)forecastinginventory planningRequest for Proposal (RFP) developmentcommercial analysispackaging optimizationtotal cost of ownership (TCO)

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillscommunication skillsorganizational skillsattention to detailproactive self-startercollaborationindependenceagilitynegotiation skillsability to manage competing deadlines

Certifications

CPIMCSCP