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Senior Procurement Manager
Toronto, ON
$100,000 – $115, 000

Unfortunately, this position is no longer available.

An extremely niche role with fantastic growth potential; our Financial Services client based in Downtown Toronto are seeking a Senior Manager with experience of procuring Data Services from vendors including: Bloomberg, Reuters, Morningstar etc.

This is a full-time permanent position.  The role will start as an individual contributor role, however this is a growth area for this organization, so there are plans to build a team under this Manager position.  The focus of this role is to manage the relationships with these key vendors and to advise key stakeholders of the complicated terms and SLAs of Data Services contracts.
If you have experience of purchasing services from these vendors and you are interested in building a first-class procurement team, this could well be the job for you.

You as the ideal candidate you will have:

• A strong indirect Procurement background
• Experience of Data Services/Investment Services Procurement
• Vendor experience with organizations such as Bloomberg, Reuters, Morningstar
• Strong vendor management and stakeholder management skills
• Leadership potential

If you are interested in this role, please forward your resume securely and confidentially to [email protected] or for more information call 416 560 0434.

Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager
Downtown Toronto, ON/Remote
$120,000 to $135,000 (plus benefits)

Posted on September 24, 2021.

Our client is an extremely well-known Canadian brand involved in large-scale manufacturing. They are looking to hire a full-time Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager for their team. As a Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager, you will:

• Manage a small team of category managers between various goods and services, primarily plastics, injection molding, resins, and corrugates
• Develop co-manufacturing agreements
• Manage day-to-day operations 
• Transform vendor base to local vendors to reduce supply chain issues

What They Offer

This is a chance to work for a company that is well-known across the country. As a Strategic Sourcing Manager, you will also enjoy: 

• An integral leadership role for a small team
• Competitive salary
• Amazing benefits 

As An Ideal Candidate, You Will Have:

• Minimum 6 years of purchasing experience in the manufacturing industry with ideal experience in plastics, resins, corrugates
• Experience with organizing co-manufacturing agreements in North America and/or South America
• Strong leadership skills

How to Apply

If you would like to find out more about the role, please email Neil Drew ([email protected]) with your resume and cover letter. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for an interview will be contacted. To receive updates on new job postings regularly, follow us on LinkedIn. For more career opportunities in procurement, please visit Winchesters.ca.

Senior and Junior Buyers (2 Vacancies Available)
$60, 000 – $95,000 (plus benefits, bonus)
North GTA, ON

Posted on July 6, 2021.

Our client is a large tier one automotive company in  North GTA and is looking for 2 Buyers to join their team – one Senior Buyer and one Junior Buyer. The Buyers will work closely with vendors and develop relationships purchasing raw materials for tooling, stamping, and dies. 

Ideally, as a Buyer you will have an automotive background and be able to read engineering drawings. The ideal candidates must be comfortable handling multiple projects in a fast-paced work environment. Ideally, the Senior Buyer will also have work experience in cost estimation. These are permanent, full-time roles with flexibility to work remotely, moving to a hybrid situation in the Fall.  

These are ideal opportunities for Automotive professionals with an engineering background and experience in the automotive industry. The company offers a competitive compensation package, great benefits, and bonuses. If you are looking for an exciting career opportunity to work for a large tier one automotive company, we would love to hear from you.

As the ideal candidate, you will possess:

• An automotive purchasing background
• Ideally an Engineering background
• Supply chain management diploma is not required, but a strong asset
• Exceptional communication skills
• Ability to work at a fast-pace and handle multiple projects

How to Apply

If you would like to find out more about the role, please email Neil Drew ([email protected]) with your resume and cover letter. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for an interview will be contacted. To receive updates on new job postings regularly, follow us on LinkedIn. For more career opportunities in procurement, please visit Winchesters.ca.

Procurement Specialist
North York, ON/Remote
$60,000 (plus benefits)

Posted on June 11, 2021.

Our client is a well-known business in Ontario’s public sector and is looking for a Procurement Specialist to join their team. The Procurement Specialist will support the organization’s indirect procurement functions including  IT, facilities, construction, marketing, and professional services. Reporting to the Senior Management, the Specialist will administer purchase orders, prepare low-level RFP/RFQs, maintain the Purchasing system, and apply their expertise to support the Procurement staff.

This is a permanent, full-time position with availability to work remotely. This role is a great opportunity for early career development and professional growth. If you are seeking a challenging role with promising career growth, we want to hear from you.

As the ideal candidate, you will possess:

• 2+ years of procurement experience in the public sector
• Recognized CPPO or CPPB certification (not mandatory, but a definite asset)
• Strong communication skills with ability to problem solve

How to Apply

If you would like to find out more about the role, please email Neil Drew ([email protected]) with your resume and cover letter. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for an interview will be contacted. To receive updates on new job postings regularly, follow us on LinkedIn. For more career opportunities in procurement, please visit Winchesters.ca.

Senior Procurement Specialist
Toronto, ON/Remote
$75,000 – $100,000 (plus benefits, bonus)

Unfortunately, this position is no longer available.

Our client is a Canadian real estate company and is looking for a Senior Procurement Specialist to join their team. The Senior Procurement Specialist will manage the company’s procurement functions related to IT, facilities, and construction. The Specialist will have the opportunity to participate in multiple procurement projects for the company and apply their expertise to engage in stakeholder management, strategic sourcing, and vendor management.

This a permanent, full-time role with remote work available. Our client is a large organization that offers great benefits, bonuses, and ample long-term career growth. If you are an experienced professional looking for a challenging career opportunity in procurement, we want to hear from you.

As the ideal candidate, you will possess:

• 4+ years of procurement experience
• Experience sourcing for the Facilities category
• CSCMP or CSCP certification  (not mandatory, but a definite asset)
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

How to Apply

If you would like to find out more about the role, please email Neil Drew ([email protected]) with your resume and cover letter. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for an interview will be contacted. To receive updates on new job postings regularly, follow us on LinkedIn. For more career opportunities in procurement, please visit Winchesters.ca.

MRO Buyer
Permanent, Full time
 $60,000 – $80,000 (+ Bonus and Benefits)
East Toronto, ON

Posted on May 19, 2021.

Our client is a large multinational manufacturer focusing on the automotive industry. They have been going through a period of sustained growth and are looking to add a new role into their team. This role will focus on MRO Purchasing for a dozen sites in North America.

As a MRO Buyer, You will be responsible for supporting plant operations and production whilst implementing standards to ensure consistent levels of service. They are seeking someone who comes from a Manufacturing background and has experience of MRO. If you also have experience of the Automotive industry this would also be an advantage.

As the ideal candidate, you will possess:

•  3+ years procurement experience within manufacturing combined with experience of MRO
  sourcing
• Ideally an understanding of LEAN and Kaizen principles
• The demonstrable ability to develop long term and positive supplier relationships
• Assist in the development of a strategic supply chain

If you are interested in applying to this position, please contact Paul Young ([email protected]) with your resume and cover letter. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for an interview will be contacted. To receive updates on new job postings regularly, follow us on LinkedIn. For more career opportunities in procurement, please visit Winchesters.ca.

Senior Sourcing Specialist (6/9 Month Contract)
Up to $50/hour
Toronto, ON

Unfortunately, this position is no longer available.

Our client is a large real estate company in Canada seeking a Senior Sourcing Specialist to join their Toronto team. We are seeking a Sourcing Specialist with experience handling facilities management projects. You will need to be able to pick up projects part way through and drive them through to completion. 

As the Senior Sourcing Specialist you will work with one of the largest real estate companies in Canada, and have an opportunity to participate in complex, high dollar-value projects. If you are seeking an exciting, short-term procurement opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

What We’re Looking For:

• 5 – 7 years experience in Procurement, particularly facilities management procurement
• Full cycle strategic sourcing
• Superb stakeholder engagement skills

How to Apply

If you would like to find out more about the role, please email Paul Young ([email protected]) with your resume and cover letter. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for an interview will be contacted. To receive updates on new job postings regularly, follow us on LinkedIn. For more career opportunities in procurement, please visit Winchesters.ca.

Senior Procurement Consultant  (6 to 12 Month Contract): 2 vacancies
$75 – $150/hour
Toronto, ON/Remote

Unfortunately, this position is no longer available.

Our client is a large organization in Ontario, involved with multiple, high-profile and visible infrastructure projects across the province. Our client is looking for 2 Senior Procurement Consultants to join their team in Toronto. The Senior Procurement Consultants will be involved in several large-scale projects, ensuring that the company integrates best practices within their sourcing processes. Although these roles can be completed remotely on a part time basis, we require candidates to be present in Ontario.

These are full-time, contract (6 to 12 months) roles, with an opportunity for the candidates to work remotely, as well as in the company’s Toronto offices. The ideal candidates must have extensive construction procurement experience, as well as experience handling high-profile construction projects worth millions of dollars. 

We are seeking experienced Senior Procurement Consultants who are well-versed in high-profile construction projects, and are excited to be part of a team that will significantly improve the Ontario’s infrastructure. Contact us today to learn more about the role! 

As a candidate, you will have:

• At least 10 years of experience in construction procurement experience
• Experience with successfully handling large-scale, high-value construction projects is essential
• Experience with sourcing large-scale construction projects

How to Apply

If you would like to find out more about the role, please email Paul Young ([email protected]) with your resume and cover letter. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for an interview will be contacted. To receive updates on new job postings regularly, follow us on LinkedIn. For more career opportunities in procurement, please visit Winchesters.ca.

Claims Procurement Manager
Toronto or GTA West, ON
$100,000 – $115,000

Posted May 6, 2021

A very unique role in the Procurement field.  This is a role that is always in huge demand with very limited supply of talent.  This large insurance company is seeking a Claims Procurement Manager who can lead Automotive and Residential Claims Procurement for them.  You do not need a Claims Procurement background for this role, but a mix of Direct and Indirect Procurement is vital.  This is a very fast moving role, with a broad spectrum of Products and Services to buy, however you will also need a Strategic Procurement background, with excellent contracts skills.

This is a full-time, permanent role.  If you have a broad Procurement background, have excellent stakeholder management skills and work well under pressure, this could be a hugely exciting career prospect for you.

You as the ideal candidate you will have:

• 5 – 10 years’ Procurement experience
• A mix of both Direct and Indirect Procurement experiences
• A consultative, stakeholder relationship management approach
• Exceptional communication skills

If you are interested in this role, please forward your resume securely and confidentially to [email protected], or for more information call 416 560 0434.

Senior Strategic Sourcing Partner (6 Month Contract)
Up to $80/hour
Remote

Unfortunately, this position is no longer available.

Our client is a Canadian insurance company in the Greater Toronto Area, and they’re urgently seeking a Senior Strategic Sourcing Partner to join their team. In this role you will handle complex procurement projects, engaging in end-to-end strategic sourcing across multiple indirect categories, whilst also engaging in vendor management.

This is a full-time, 6-month contract job and is fully remote. Ideally, we are seeking a professional with indirect procurement experience, who has an understanding of financial services and insurance.  Although not required, prior experience as a procurement director is a strong asset for this job. If you have a technology sourcing background that could also be helpful. 

The candidate will have superb interpersonal skills and will be comfortable influencing up and down throughout the business. The ideal candidate is also a fast-learner, capable of handling multiple projects with ease and efficiency. 

We are seeking someone with:

• A track record of high level complex strategic sourcing projects across technology or indirect categories
• The capability to pick up projects part way through and get up to speed quickly
• The ability to make incremental improvements to processes as you work

If you are an experienced professional seeking an opportunity to work on procurement projects with a rapidly-growing company, you may be a perfect fit for the role!

How to Apply

If you would like to find out more about the role, please email Paul Young ([email protected]) with your resume and cover letter. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for an interview will be contacted. To receive updates on new job postings regularly, follow us on LinkedIn. For more career opportunities in procurement, please visit Winchesters.ca.