Job Summary
Director of Procurement
Elevate Service Group
Full-time
In-Office | Milton, ON, Canada
The Opportunity
Looking to build efficiencies in distributor / manufacturer parts sourcing, Elevate Services Group holds multiple companies in its portfolio, several within the Restaurant and food services market. This position will work within Elevate's suite of companies to source and develop strategic partnerships that improve logistic and cost efficiencies within the businesses. Our team is competitive, focused, fast-paced and united by a shared mission to deliver excellence — and we know that only happens when our people are supported to grow. As Elevate continues to acquire multiple companies per year, you will be consistently challenges within an exciting environment that has a massive opportunity for personal and professional growth.
Responsibilities
Manage and optimize distribution strategy across our national network, ensuring parts move between locations in the most cost-effective way possible.
Own end-to-end procurement strategy aligned with growth targets and budgets.
Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management to optimize value.
Develop and manage category roadmaps to improve cost, quality, and delivery.
Drive supplier performance metrics and scorecards for transparency.
Forecast demand and build procurement pipelines for assigned territories.
Provide high-visibility reporting on procurement activities and outcomes.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely procurement and risk mitigation.
Ensure compliance with company policies, ethics, and regulatory requirements.
Implement cost-saving initiatives and cycle-time reductions across procurement processes.
Mentor and develop team members; pursue professional development opportunities.
Experience/Qualifications
10+ years of experience in the restaurant equipment industry.
Strong negotiating capabilities
Profit & Loss (P&L) expertise
Solid experience developing and monitoring supplier performance scorecards and KPIs.
Strategic procurement leadership aligned to growth targets and budgets.
Category management with roadmaps to drive cost, quality, and delivery.
Ensure compliance with policies, ethics, and regulatory requirements.
Forecast demand and build procurement pipelines for territories.
Cross-functional collaboration to ensure timely procurement and risk mitigation.
Implement cost-saving initiatives and cycle-time reductions.
High-visibility reporting on procurement activities and outcomes.
What's in it for you?
On-site work location in Milton, ON — collaborate in person with the team at our local facility
Competitive base salary as the core component of your compensation package
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