Manager, Procurement

Résumé du poste

The Manager, Procurement will lead the full procurement lifecycle for major equipment and services for a large-scale capital project. This includes developing procurement strategies, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring alignment with project budget, schedule, and quality objectives.

Détails du poste

At Torngat Metals, we are developing the Strange Lake project to meet the urgent global demand for responsibly sourced rare earths that are essential to the energy transition. We are currently seeking talented individuals who are eager to contribute to our highly strategic project and play a role in shaping a resilient and responsible rare earth industry in Canada. Torngat Metals is seeking a qualified Manager, Procurement to join its team located in Montreal. Reporting to the Director, Procurement and Supply Chain, this role is responsible for leading the procurement of major equipment packages and project services in support of a large, complex capital project. This role manages the full procurement lifecycle, including vendor selection, contract negotiation, purchase order issuance, and supplier relationship management. This role requires strong experience operating within a large project or EPCM environment, with a focus on early procurement planning, long‑lead item management, and close coordination with technical and logistics teams. What You’ll Do: * Develop and implement the procurement strategy and policies for the project, aligned with budget, schedule, and qualityobjectives. * Manage the full procurement lifecycle, from market engagement and tendering through contract award and closeoutacross construction and operational phases. * Lead negotiations, prepare contracts, and ensure terms protect the company’s commercial and risk interests. * Issue purchase orders and manage procurement transactions in line with corporate policies. * Monitor supplier performance, delivery timelines, and quality compliance. * Collaborate closely with Project Management, Engineering, Construction,Logistics,and Finance teams to ensure procurement aligns with project requirements. * Manage procurement budgets, track expenditures, and provide regular reports on procurement status, savings, and risks. * Maintain strong supplier relationships and develop contingency plans to mitigate supply chain risks. * Ensure compliance with all regulatory, safety, and environmental requirements in procurement activities. * Support operations readiness planning by ensuring procurement activities alignwith commissioning,startup, and early operations requirements * Coordinate with Operations and Maintenance teams to ensure: * Initial operating spares areidentified,procured, and delivered on time * Long‑lead consumables and critical inventory items are secured ahead of start‑up * Support development and implementation of warehouse, laydown, and inventory strategies, in coordination with Logistics and Operations * Assistwith defining vendor service agreements, warranty support, and supplier handover requirements to Operations * Support the structured transition of procured assets, documentation, and supplier relationships from Project execution to Operations ownership * Mentor and develop procurement team members, fostering growth and operational excellence What We’re Looking For: * Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field. * 10-15+ years of procurement experience in mining, heavy industry, or capital-intensive projects(>$500M). * Bilingualism (English/French)is required. * Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines in a matrixed project environment. * Strong knowledge of procurement processes, vendor management, and contracting practices (IDP/EPCM/EPC experiencerequired). * Strategic view anddemonstrablenegotiation skills. * Familiarity with procurement software and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar). * Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills. * Ability to work effectively in a remote or project-based environment. * Experience working in a startup or early-stage project environment considered a strong asset. Why You’ll Love It: * Competitive compensation with a bonus program * Group RRSP with up to 5% employer contribution * Generous benefits (health, dental and vision) * Telemedicine * Professional development and career advancement opportunities Who We Are: Torngat Metals is a private company based in Canada advancing the Strange Lake rare earth project—one of the world’s most notable sources of heavy rare earth elements used in low-carbon and high-tech solutions. With development activities in Québec, and Newfoundland & Labrador, we are committed to implementing environmental best practices into our operations and building strong partnerships with local communities. Our objective is to contribute to strengthening global supply chain resilience and to positioning Canada as a credible source of critical materials such as dysprosium and terbium. Torngat Metals is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment. All employees are expected to follow safety procedures to help protect themselves and others. If you’re excited to play a role in shaping a resilient and responsible rare earth industry in Canada, we want you on our team – apply today!

Ce que vous ferez

The Manager, Procurement will lead the full procurement lifecycle for major equipment and services for a large-scale capital project. This includes developing procurement strategies, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring alignment with project budget, schedule, and quality objectives.

Exigences

Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree and 10-15+ years of procurement experience in mining or heavy industry capital projects. Proficiency in English and French is required, along with strong knowledge of EPCM processes and ERP software.

Avantages

• Competitive compensation • Bonus program • Group RRSP with up to 5% employer contribution • Health insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Telemedicine • Professional development • Career advancement opportunities

Compétences indiquées

• SAP · Souhaitée
• ERP systems · Souhaitée
• Gestion de la chaîne d’approvisionnement · Souhaitée
• Regulatory Compliance · Souhaitée
• Risk Management · Souhaitée
• Oracle · Souhaitée
• Team Leadership · Souhaitée
• Contract Negotiation · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Procurement strategy
• Contract negotiation
• Vendor management
• Supply chain management
• Capital project management
• EPCM
• Budget management
• Risk management
• Logistics coordination
• ERP systems
• SAP
• Oracle
• Strategic planning
• Regulatory compliance
• Operations readiness
• Team leadership
• Contract Preparation
• Supply Chain Risk Mitigation
• Supply Chain
• Energy System Transition
• Procurement Strategy
• Project Implementation
• Resilience
• Safety Procedures
• Planning
• Budgeting
• Construction
• Business Administration
• Management
• Communication
• Procurement
• Contingency Planning
• Contract Negotiation
• English Language
• Enterprise Resource Planning
• Finance
• French Language
• Warehousing
• Project Management
• Negotiation
• Operational Excellence
• Operations
• Procurement Software
• Purchasing
• Requirements Management
• SAP Applications
• Supplier Performance Management
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Telehealth
• Timelines

Domaines d’emploi

• Management & Leadership
• Logistics
• Energy
• Engineering
• Construction
• Procurement Manager
• Procurement / Sourcing Manager
• Supply, Distribution and Related Managers
• Purchasing Managers