Procurement

Our Winchesters team has extensive experience recruiting in both indirect and direct procurement across Canada. Whether you are seeking a role as a Buyer, Procurement Specialist, Contracts Manager, Head of Procurement, or Strategic Sourcing Director, our team can help you  find your next career opportunity!

The Winchesters Team will help you find your next opportunity, whether you are looking to fill permanent, short-term, or project-based positions.

Below are current procurement opportunities available through Winchesters. We also have exciting career opportunities related to finance, tax, and audit, so please check our website regularly for new opportunities! To receive updates on new job postings regularly, follow us on LinkedIn.

 

Strategic Sourcing Manager
Mississauga or Burlington (In Office)
$110,000-$120,000 Plus Benefits

We are recruiting for a Strategic Sourcing Manager to work for this environmentally conscious Construction/Engineering company with multiple locations in the Golden Horseshoe.  You will be responsible for purchasing a variety of commodities including Cement, Steel Piping, Tooling, Capex, Gravel and Sand.  Your vendors will be based in Canada and the US.  Operational or Supply Chain knowledge would be advantageous. 

Reporting into the Director of Procurement, who will have access to senior leadership who encourage new ideas and an entrepreneurial spirit.  You will have autonomy and growth opportunities in this dynamic and agile environment. 

If you are looking to work for a growing company in a broad, diverse Procurement role, this could be for you. 

As the ideal candidate you will have:

  • 5+ years of Procurement experience
  • Ideally experience in a construction/infrastructure/EPCM environment
  • Relevant category experience
  • A team playing attitude to contribute to a growing team
  • Excellent communications and negotiation skills

We would like to thank all applicants for your interest in working as part of the team. Only those applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.  If you’re interested, email your resume to neil@winchesters.ca

 

Procurement Director
Toronto East
$170,000 – $190,000 Plus Bonus & Benefits

We are recruiting for a Procurement Director for this dynamic Manufacturing company with the global reach. As Director you will be responsible for leading the Global Procurement team and leading the Procurement strategies for broad category ranges, including – Steel, Aluminum, Castings, Dies, Stamping and Electro-Mechanical parts.

This is a pivotal role for the company. Reporting into the VP Supply Chain and Operations, this role will have full autonomy of the company spend of many hundred millions of dollars.

If you are a Procurement Director or Seasoned Senior Manager, ready to take the next step, with a strong manufacturing background and global spend experience, this could be the role for you.

As the ideal candidate you will have:

  • 10+ years of Procurement experience
  • Manufacturing or Engineering background
  • Global Category experience in metals and electro-mechanical parts
  • Global Procurement Operations experience
  • Familiar with ERP systems i.e. Oracle/ Coupa
  • Excellent communications and negotiation skills

We would like to thank all applicants for your interest in working as part of the team. Only those applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.  If you’re interested, email your resume to neil@winchesters.ca

Senior Procurement Manager – Public Sector
Downtown Toronto – Hybrid. Full-Time, Permanent
$115,000 – $125,000 + excellent benefits + 6 WEEKS VACATION

We are recruiting for a dynamic Public Sector organization who are looking to invest in Procurement.  Managing a spend of around $30m in Indirect Spend, your role will be to develop the contracts, establish a Sourcing and Bidding process, create an SRM system and consult to internal stakeholders. 

This is a vibrant environment, so you will have to have a high level of EQ to consult and advise the team with any Procurement needs.  This is a chance to lead a Procurement team from day one.   In return, they are offering a competitive salary, full-benefits and 6 weeks vacation which, is unheard of.

If you are a Public Sector Procurement Professional interested in starting a department in a collaborative environment, this could be the role for you.   

As the ideal candidate you will have:

  • 5+ years’ purchasing experience
  • 5+ years’ Public Sector experience
  • Experience of competitive bidding (MERX, Biddingo or bonfire)
  • Strong knowledge of BPS or OPS Procurement guideline
  • Great Stakeholder and Vendor relations experience
  • Experience of building Procurement Strateigies
  • Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written

How to Apply:

We would like to thank all applicants for your interest in working as part of the team. Only those applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted. If you’re interested, email your resume to neil@winchesters.ca

Procurement Specialist – MRO
Oshawa or North York
$70,000 – $85,000 + Bonus + 
Benefits

We are recruiting for an MRO Buyer for this large Automotive company.  This organisation has been a client of ours for many years, where we have placed a number of Procurement professionals who have done extremely well. 

We are seeking a purchasing professional with 4+ years’ experience working in a manufacturing/engineering or industrial setting, purchasing MRO parts and services to support the business.  This is a busy, varied role, buying many different items for the business. 

The ideal candidate will be organized and detail orientated.  You will also need excellent communication to liaise with the Engineers.  This company offers a great work environment with great prospects for career progression.  

If you are an organized MRO Buyer, with great communication skills, this could be role for you. 

As the ideal candidates you will have:

  • 4 years’ Procurement experience in a Manufacturing/Engineering Environment
  • MRO experience
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Excellent communications skills

How to Apply:

We would like to thank all applicants for your interest in working as part of the team. Only those
applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted. If you’re
interested, email your resume to neil@winchesters.ca

 

Senior Global Procurement Manager, Metals
Toronto, East, ON
$120,000 – $130,000 plus bonus & benefits 

Our client is a cutting edge Canadian Engineering company, specializing in new technologies, with Global clients.  They are seeking a Strategic Procurement professional, with global purchasing experience in the Metals Category. You will be responsible for a multi-million dollar spend on a broad range of products including – Steel, Aluminum, Copper – Piping, Rebar, Rolled.

The role also includes manage a small international team. You will be tasked with developing a Global Category Strategy and rolling it out across the company. Experience of working with different cultures and sourcing from different countries is vital. Candidates with experience of sourcing metals from Mexico, will be of particular interest.

If you are seeking a dynamic, broad and truly global role, in a leading engineering/manufacturing company, this role could be for you.

As the ideal candidates you will have:

  • 10 years’ Procurement experience in a Manufacturing/Engineering Environment
  • Experience in Sourcing metals – Steel, Copper, Aluminum
  • Global Procurement experience – Mexico or Latin/Central America would be an asset
  • Excellent leadership skills
  • Excellent communications skills
  • Spanish language skills would be an asset

How to Apply:

We would like to thank all applicants for your interest in working as part of the team. Only those
applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted. If you’re
interested, email your resume to neil@winchesters.ca

Senior Global Procurement Manager – Electro Mechanical
Toronto, East, ON
$120,000 – $130,000 base + 10% bonus, 3 weeks vacation & health/dental 
benefits

Our client is a cutting edge Canadian Engineering company, specializing in new technologies, with a global outreach.  They are seeking a Strategic Procurement professional, with global purchasing experience in the Electro-Mechanical Category. You will be responsible for a multi-million dollar spend on a broad range of products including – Electric Motors, Drives, Compressors, ECU’s and pumps.

The role also includes manage a small international team. You will be tasked with developing a Global Category Strategy and rolling it out across the company. Experience of working with different cultures and sourcing from different countries is vital.

If you are seeking a dynamic, broad and truly global role, in a leading engineering/manufacturing company, this role could be for you.

As the ideal candidates you will have:

  • 10 years’ Procurement experience in a Manufacturing/Engineering Environment
  • Experience in Sourcing Electro-Mechanical parts and machines
  • Global Procurement experience
  • Excellent leadership skills
  • Excellent communications skills
  • Electrical Engineering background or degree would be an asset

How to Apply:

We would like to thank all applicants for your interest in working as part of the team. Only those
applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted. If you’re
interested, email your resume to neil@winchesters.ca

Procurement Manager – Public Sector
Waterloo – Hybrid. Full-Time, Permanent
$100,000 – $120,000 + excellent benefits

We are recruiting for a wonderful Public Sector organisation in the K/W area.  They are recruiting for a Procurement professional with Public Sector bidding experience (MERX, biddingo, bonfire) and supervisory/management experience.

This is a diverse role, covering all indirect procurement including – Facilities, Capital, Professional Services and IT.  You and your team will work with internal personal to build relationships and guide them through the procurement process, following BPS procurement guidelines.  This is a collaborative, inclusive environment where there is a positive work culture.

This organisation also promotes growth and development and so offers a path for career development.

If you are a Procurement Supervisor or Manager, with a Public Sector background, looking for a positive work environment, secure work conditions, career growth and great pay and benefits.  This could be the role for you.

 

As the ideal candidate you will have:

  • 6+ years’ purchasing experience
  • 3+ years’ Public Sector experience
  • Experience of competitive bidding (MERX, Biddingo or bonfire
  • Supervisory or Management experience
  • Strong knowledge or BPS or OPS Procurement guideline
  • Great Stakeholder and Vendor relations experience
  • Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written

How to Apply:

We would like to thank all applicants for your interest in working as part of the team. Only those
applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted. If you’re
interested, email your resume to neil@winchesters.ca

 

Procurement Specialist
Hamilton
$70,000 – $80,000

We are looking for a strong Procurement Specialist to work for our Large Manufacturing client in Hamilton.  This is a diverse role where you will be responsible for buying all Indirect and MRO services and materials.  This is a fast-moving environment, where you will be involved with working with multiple stakeholders and working many different purchasing projects.

The candidate we are looking for will have a mix of direct and indirect procurement background, ideally from a Manufacturing industry background.  If you can read Engineering drawings, that would be a particular asset.

In return, the company offers a great, diverse role, with great pay and benefits and real potential for career growth into management.

As the ideal candidate you will have:

  • 5+ years’ Purchasing experience
  • Broad Category experience
  • Manufacturing Industry experience
  • An Engineering background would be a particular asset
  • Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written

How to Apply

We would like to thank all applicants for your interest in working as part of the team. Only those
applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted. If you’re
interested, email your resume to neil@winchesters.ca

Digital Trading and Account Manager- Protein
Remote role- anywhere in the world. Full-time, Permanent.
Extremely lucrative salary, commission and package 

We are seeking a Procurement, Sales or Trading professional with experience of the Protein Commodity markets to join this dynamic company who are revolutionizing the market.   They are looking for ambitious, curious and tenacious individuals who are interested in working with new technologies to get a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

The role will include developing and maintaining account relationships.  Purchasing and selling production the digital platform in order to drive growth and profit. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone with a Protein background who is keen to drive their career forward.

As the ideal candidate you will have:

  •  3 – 5+ years’ in procurement, sales or trading
  •  Protein experience
  •  Experience with digital platforms and/or futures exchanges
  •  Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written
  • Ambitious, curious and tenacious

How to Apply

We would like to thank all applicants for your interest in working as part of the team. Only those
applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted. If you’re
interested, email your resume to neil@winchesters.ca

 

Category Manager – Food
Mississauga (Hybrid) 
$80,000 – $100,000 +  bonus + benefits

We are recruiting for a large international food company, who are seeking a dynamic food procurement specialist to manager some key categories.  They are looking for a self-starter, who is experienced at purchasing food commodities in a fast moving environment.

As the right candidate, you will need to have a strong food purchasing background, with experience of developing relationships and negotiating with keys suppliers.  You will need to be someone who is comfortable working off your own initiative and be able to make commercial decisions – when to seek a solution to a problem and when to report an issue.  Most importantly, you will have impeccable communication and consulting skills to guide your stakeholders through strategic purchasing initiatives.

This is a large organisation that offers a good salary and bonus, flexibility and opportunity for growth. If you are an experience food purchasing professional, looking to work in a large dynamic company, with growth opportunities, this could be the role for you.

As the ideal candidate you will have:

  • 6+ years’ food purchasing experience
  • Category experience in wheat, cereals, salt, sugar, pasta, oils, baked goods etc would be idea
  • Used to working in a fast-moving environment
  • Self-Starter and problem solver
  • Great Stakeholder and Vendor relations experience
  • Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written

How to Apply

We would like to thank all applicants for your interest in working as part of the team. Only those applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted. If you’re interested, email your resume to neil@winchesters.ca