Mechanical Procurement Specialist

KMR Innovations • Etobicoke, Ontario • Full Time • $80,000–$95,000 / year

Posted on Fri, Oct 9, 2026

POSITION SUMMARY:KMR’s client is seeking an experienced and results-oriented Mechanical Procurement Specialist to lead the procurement process for the company. This newly created role represents a unique opportunity to help build the procurement function. The successful candidate will play a critical role in implementing the procurement operating model, establishing governance and sourcing processes, driving supplier consolidation, increasing spend visibility, and delivering measurable cost savings.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Partner with the management team to design and implement the procurement strategy.
Support the development / implementation of the procurement operating model, governance framework, policies, and sourcing processes.
Lead change management efforts with plant and functional stakeholders.
Establish category management disciplines.
Drive spend visibility, compliance, procurement controls, and supplier management best practices.
Support the implementation of procurement systems, reporting tools, and performance metrics.

STRATEGIC SOURCING:

Develop and execute sourcing strategies:
Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO).
Facilities Management.
Utilities and Energy.
Corporate Services.
Professional Services.
Office & Operational Supplies.
Fleet and Vehicle Services.
Telecommunications.
Capital-related services and equipment support.
Other indirect spend categories as assigned.

SUPPLIER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT:

Build and maintain strategic supplier partnerships.
Develop supplier performance scorecards and governance reviews.
Identify opportunities for innovation, service improvements, and cost optimization.
Collaborate with suppliers to improve operational performance and support business objectives.

SAVING & PERFORMANCE DELIVERY:

Identify and execute cost reduction initiatives.
Deliver annual savings, productivity, and working capital targets.
Develop roadmaps and savings pipelines.
Track and report realized savings through established governance processes.
Support budget development and forecast assumptions related to the spend.

STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT:

Serve as the procurement business partner for Operations, Finance, Engineering, Quality, IT, Human Resources, and Corporate Services.
Build strong relationships across manufacturing team:
Influence stakeholders and drive adoption of standardized procurement practices.

SPEND VISIBILTY, REPORTING & ANALYTICS:

Analyze spend data to identify sourcing opportunities and procurement risks.
Develop dashboards, KPI reporting, and sourcing performance metrics.
Monitor market trends, supplier performance, inflationary pressures, and industry developments.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Commerce, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
SCMP, CPSM, CPM, or equivalent procurement certification is an asset.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

5 - 7+ years of progressive procurement experience.
Demonstrated experience in procurement operations.
Experience within manufacturing, consumer packaged goods (CPG), strongly preferred.
Excellent communication skills (collaboration, verbal, written & presentation.
Proven success delivering measurable sourcing savings and supplier management improvements.
Experience building procurement processes, governance structures, and category management frameworks.
Strong analytical, financial, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Established supplier network within the Canadian market.
Experience supporting mergers, facility integration, or procurement organizational change initiatives.
Working knowledge of ERP and procurement systems such as SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.

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