Join Jones Healthcare Group - Where Innovation Meets Purpose!
At Jones, we’re committed to the environment, our team, communities, and consumers, and we're inspired to make a meaningful impact through advanced packaging and medication dispensing solutions.
Learn more about us here: www.joneshealthcaregroup.com.
Summary of position:
If you love leading strategic sourcing initiatives that support reliable and efficient operations, this role is for you.
If you get inspired by building strong supplier partnerships and turning cost-saving opportunities into long-term value, you’ll thrive in this position.
If you are driven to contribute to continuous improvement and enable operational excellence, you can make a meaningful impact here.
As Manager, Procurement, your responsibilities will include leading and executing sourcing strategies for packaging materials and services that directly support our packaging operations. You’ll be accountable for optimizing supplier relationships, managing procurement processes, ensuring supply continuity, and contributing to cost savings and continuous improvement across the business unit.
More about your responsibilities:
- Strategic Sourcing Leadership: Support in developing and executing procurement plans aligned with company goals, while driving initiatives to improve supplier pricing, quality, and lead times.
- Supplier Management & Negotiation: Lead vendor selection, contract negotiation, and relationship building with key suppliers to secure competitive terms and long-term supply stability.
- Team Development & Coaching: Lead and support a team of Buyers by providing coaching and direction to help execute procurement plans and meet business needs effectively.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Operations, Finance, Sales, Warehousing, Quality, and Demand Planning teams to align procurement activities and improve business outcomes.
- Process Optimization & Systems: Drive adoption and effective use of ERP systems and procurement tools to streamline purchasing workflows, improve replenishment accuracy, and manage material master data.
- Performance & Cost Improvements: Lead initiatives to reduce lead times, enhance order accuracy, and support continuous improvement projects related to vendor performance and procurement efficiency.
- Risk Management & Compliance: Develop contingency plans for key suppliers, support the sustainability matrix, and ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
- Reporting & Metrics: Monitor supplier and team performance using KPIs, lead corrective action plans, and optimize tools like YouTrack for tracking material changes, pricing, and quality claims.
What you’ll bring
- Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in business, supply chain, engineering, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or strategic sourcing
- 3+ years of experience in a leadership or people management role
- Strong skills in supplier negotiation, relationship management, and cost reduction initiatives
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to work with multiple stakeholders
- Knowledge of ERP systems
- Consider an asset:
- PMAC or CPP designation
- Experience with Infor Visual 10
- Understanding/familiarity of cGMP
- Experience within a pharmaceutical or food environment
- Experience within a regulated environment, packaging/ food/ pharmaceutical (FDA, Health Canada)
We care about our colleagues, some benefits we offer are:
- A safe, respectful, diverse, and inclusive environment
- Competitive compensation and equitable people practices
- Comprehensive benefits and an RRSP program where we match up to 5% of your earnings
- Opportunities to grow and develop, alongside a supportive team
- Employee and family assistance program
- Referral bonuses
- Education reimbursement program
- Colleague appreciation events
- and more!
Join us in shaping the future of healthcare! Apply now to join our dynamic team and make a meaningful impact in a collaborative environment.
Please submit a resume and let us know why you are interested.
While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
As part of our commitment to accessibility for all persons with disabilities, Jones Healthcare Group will, upon the request of the applicant, provide accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. Please contact the Jones Human Resources department at 1.800.265.9093 about your needs, and we will consult with you to ensure suitable accommodation is provided.
For all feedback on equity and accommodation needs, please also contact the Human Resources department.