Director, Procurement in Vancouver

Horizon Recruitment is recruiting for a

Director of Procurement to lead and strengthen procurement operations for a growing organization based in BC.

With more than 50 locations and a broad range of purchasing needs, the organization is looking for an experienced leader who can bring structure, improve efficiency, and build a more strategic approach to procurement.

Reporting directly to the CFO, this role offers the opportunity to shape the procurement function, strengthen supplier relationships, and introduce consistent processes across the business.

The successful candidate will be a hands-on leader who can balance big-picture thinking with practical solutions while supporting a team and working closely with stakeholders across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the procurement function across a large, multi-site organization, ensuring purchasing activities support operational needs and business growth.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies, policies, and procedures that improve consistency, accountability, and efficiency.
• Review existing purchasing practices, identify gaps, and introduce practical improvements to systems, workflows, and documentation.
• Oversee sourcing and purchasing for a broad range of goods, including medical equipment, healthcare supplies, furniture, food, and facility-related products.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, negotiate favourable terms, and address vendor performance issues.
• Partner with site leaders to understand purchasing needs, resolve challenges, and deliver solutions that support day-to-day operations.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, and Project Development teams to align purchasing decisions with business requirements and project timelines.
• Establish clear procurement standards and supplier agreements to support cost control, quality, and reliable service.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to the procurement team, building capability and supporting professional development.
• Work closely with the CFO to identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and long-term procurement planning.
• Support continued organizational growth by developing procurement practices that can scale across an expanding network of locations.

Requirements

• Significant procurement and supply chain experience, including leadership responsibility within a large, complex organization.
• Proven experience managing procurement across a multi-site business, ideally supporting 20 or more locations.
• Strong background in strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiation, and procurement process improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to build or improve procurement policies, procedures, and operating standards.
• Experience managing a wide range of equipment, supplies, and other operational purchasing categories.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor existing team members and build an effective procurement function.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to work with senior leaders, operational teams, and site managers.
• A practical, diplomatic approach to resolving competing priorities and managing challenging stakeholder relationships.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify opportunities and turn them into results.
• Experience in healthcare, senior living, hospitality, or another large multi-location service organization would be an asset.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of the function, and provide strategic direction with limited oversight.
• Remuneration
• Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered
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