Vice President, Procurement

Overview

Create value at TC Transcontinental. At TC Transcontinental, we've got it made, and that's because of the expertise of our team. We have been driving innovation since 1976. Founded 50 years ago and 4,000 employees strong, Transcontinental Inc. (TSX: TCL.A TCL.B), known under the TC Transcontinental brand, is a Canadian retail marketing services company, Canada's largest printer, and the Canadian leader in French-language educational publishing. Driven by the vision of a more informed, educated and prosperous society, TC Transcontinental propels its clients' success across the retail, education, book and information industries. With agility, creativity and boldness, we design and deliver innovative, high-value products and services.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Vice President, Procurement is responsible for the overall procurement strategy, planning, and management of TC Transcontinental’s sourcing activities. The role plays a critical part in ensuring the availability of raw materials, cost optimization, supplier quality and reliability, risk management, and the continuous improvement of procurement processes, while supporting performance, compliance, and sustainability objectives across the organization.

We are looking for a leader who is energized by creating value where things are not yet perfectly structured. Someone who has built, transformed, or meaningfully evolved a procurement function in real, complex, multi‑site environments — and who takes pride in tangible, lasting impact. This role is suited to a person who combines strategic thinking with hands‑on judgment, who is comfortable working with imperfect data, partnering closely with operations, and influencing without relying on hierarchy. If you are driven by the idea of leaving an organization stronger, clearer, and more resilient than you found it — and you still have room and appetite to grow through a demanding mandate — this opportunity may resonate with you.

Responsibilities

When your actions lead to success:

• Develop and implement the overall procurement strategy in alignment with operational priorities and business objectives.
• Lead, develop, and engage procurement and category management teams, while establishing strong governance over purchasing processes across operations.
• Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track results, performance, and continuous improvement.
• Negotiate strategic agreements with key suppliers and ensure the performance and effectiveness of long‑term partnerships.
• Establish robust supplier selection, evaluation, and monitoring processes.
• Optimize procurement costs while ensuring quality, reliability, and continuity of supply.
• Work closely with production, quality, and logistics teams to anticipate needs and resolve supply‑related issues.
• Manage supply chain risks, including source diversification, business continuity, regulatory compliance, and ESG criteria.
• Actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, operational innovation, and digital transformation projects.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.

Qualifications

When your expertise drives us:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in procurement, including at least 5 years in a leadership role, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
• University degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, with expert‑level Excel skills.
• Strong knowledge of business intelligence (BI) and AI‑enabled tools.
• Solid understanding of process optimization methodologies such as Lean and Six Sigma.
• Experience in financial management and structured problem‑solving.
• Stron g capabilities in negotiation, strategic leadership, and change management.
• Proven ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, complex environment.
• Excellent communication skills and a demonstrated ability to manage strong internal and external business partnerships.
• Professional proficiency in both English and French (spoken and written) is required, with French being essential for day‑to‑day operations and collaboration with teams, partners, and stakeholders based in Quebec.

When benefits really help you live better:

We offer a comprehensive and flexible benefits package designed to support your well-being and help you thrive—at work and at home. Our offerings include:

• Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives and retirement savings plans with company match
• Customizable group benefits including health, dental, life, disability, and travel insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee perks such as discounts on insurance, wireless plans, travel, and more
• Career development opportunities
• A dynamic, inclusive work environment where your voice matters and your growth is supported

EEO

TC Transcontinental is committed to fair, transparent, and equitable hiring practices. We disclose that no artificial intelligence (AI) tools or automated decision-making systems are used in our recruitment or selection process.

TC Transcontinental is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws in the jurisdictions where we operate. We are also committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and work environment—promoting dignity, independence, integration, and equal opportunity for all, including persons with disabilities. Accommodations, including alternative formats, will be made available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. For more information or to request an accommodation please contact talent@tc.tc.

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