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Supply Chain & Procurement Manager (H/F)


Company : The Lignum Group


Location : Crossfield, Alberta


Created : 2025-12-15


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Position Summary Reporting to the VP Operations, the Director of Procurement and Supply Chain provides senior level leadership, strategic direction, and governance over all supply chain, procurement and inventory control activities across the organization. contract negotiation, supplier management, materials planning, and inventory strategy. The Director leads a high-performing team of Buyers and Inventory Control personnel. This senior leader is accountable for strengthening supply chain resilience, optimizing inventory levels, reducing material costs, and improving ERP data accuracy. Manufacturing, Design, Project Management, Estimating, and Finance to ensure procurement excellence and reliable material availability for both plant and field operations. Strategic Procurement Leadership & Governance Develop and implement a multi-year procurement and inventory strategy aligned with Establish governance standards for purchasing, inventory management, and supplier Lead long-term category management strategies and supplier performance frameworks. Provide executive-level reporting on procurement and inventory KPIs, risks, cost reduction activities, and supply chain trends. Global & Local Sourcing / Supply Chain Management Oversee major contract negotiations, including long-term supply agreements and direct Drive supplier performance evaluations focusing on quality, delivery, compliance, and Procurement Strategy, Cost Optimization & Inventory Management Lead the enterprise-wide strategy for materials forecasting, demand planning, and inventory optimization. Ensure accurate safety stock levels, replenishment strategies, and cycle count programs. Mitigate material shortages and proactively adjust inventory strategy based on market Partner with Finance and Estimating to ensure material cost accuracy and forecasting inventory efficiency. LEAN Procurement & Operational Excellence Apply LEAN principles to optimize procurement and inventory workflows, reduce waste, Implement inventory management best practices to increase accuracy, visibility, and Drive continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing purchasing efficiency and ERP Systems, Data Governance & Reporting Provide senior oversight of procurement and inventory control functions within the ERP Ensure accurate material master data, inventory counts, costing, BOM accuracy, and replenishment logic. Lead system enhancement projects to improve transparency of spend, usage, and supplier performance. Deliver timely and reliable dashboards for procurement, inventory, and supply chain KPIs. Lead, mentor, and develop Buyers and Inventory Control staff. Establish succession planning, skills development, and performance management Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Bachelor''s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field. 10+ years of progressive procurement/supply chain experience, including 5+ years at a senior leadership level. Experience managing both procurement and inventory control functions in a manufacturing, modular construction, or industrial environment. Advanced capability in sourcing strategy, contract negotiation, vendor performance Strong understanding of inventory planning, demand forecasting, and warehousing best Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Epicor, MS Business Central, or equivalent). Experience with international sourcing, logistics, and import/export processes. Familiarity with LEAN principles and supply chain optimization. Office environment with regular interaction in manufacturing facilities and warehouse Occasional travel to supplier facilities or project sites as required. Inventory Control Manager / Inventory Control Staff