Procurement Director

Description Position at Groupe Vision See If You Are Our Next DIRECTOR, PROCUREMENT Working at Vision Group’s head office means working for one of North America’s leading vision correction providers. It means being able to make a tangible contribution to the growth of the company while supporting more than 11 brands and 60 clinics across Canada and the United States. It’s about having the wind in your sails and getting things done as a team in a relaxed environment. And all of this, while benefiting from flexible work arrangements tailored to each employee. Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain, the Director of Procurement will lead the organization's procurement function, driving systems optimization and process improvement. The ideal candidate is a strategic and collaborative leader who combines strong technical and analytical expertise with the ability to unite teams, build trust, and foster a culture of engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement. We welcome applications from bilingual candidates located anywhere in Canada who are comfortable leading and managing a Montréal-based team remotely. A Look At Your Benefits You have a permanent, full-time position. You have flexible hours because we recognize the need to balance work with life. You get 4 personal days for unforeseen events, 3 additional days during the Holiday season and every Friday afternoon off paid in July and August. You are eligible for the group insurance plan, which includes telemedicine and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). You have a group RRSP with an employer contribution and a short-term incentive program. You benefit from a free refractive surgery. You can count yourself as a team member of one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. Your tasks at a glance Develop and execute procurement strategies that support organizational objectives, operational excellence, and sustainable growth. Establish and monitor departmental objectives, KPIs, and performance measures in collaboration with the Director of Supply Chain. Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, contract negotiations, and supplier management activities to maximize value, mitigate risk, and ensure service excellence. Optimize inventory management and procurement processes across a multi-site environment to improve product availability, inventory performance, and operational efficiency. Identify and implement opportunities for cost reduction, standardization, automation, and continuous improvement throughout the procurement and supply chain lifecycle. Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships while monitoring performance, quality, service levels, and contractual compliance. Collaborate with clinical, operational, financial, and technology stakeholders to support business objectives and drive cross-functional initiatives. Leverage data, analytics, and technology to support informed decision-making, enhanced reporting, and process optimization. Lead organizational procurement projects, including system enhancements, workflow improvements, and supply chain optimization initiatives. Develop, coach, and lead a high-performing procurement team while fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and customer service. A clear view of your assets Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field (Required) Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Power BI, Tableau, automation technologies, and artificial intelligence solutions is an asset. Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and analytical skills. Proven ability to lead change, influence stakeholders, and deliver measurable results. Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and team development skills. Customer-focused with a continuous improvement mindset. Professional designation such as SCMP, CPSM, or CSCP is considered an asset. Minimum ten (10) years of progressive experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or a related field. Minimum five (5) years of leadership experience managing teams and complex procurement initiatives. Demonstrated success in strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, inventory optimization, contract negotiations, and process improvement. You are comfortable to travel if required. Experience operating within a multi-site environment is considered an asset. Fluency in French and in English, as you will have to communicate with unilingual English-speaking employees and service providers across Canada. From our point of view Join our team, where our Great Place to Work® certification reflects our commitment to creating a culture of support and inclusion for every member of our organization.

Lead the organization's procurement function by developing strategic sourcing initiatives and optimizing inventory management across multi-site environments. Drive cost reduction, process automation, and continuous improvement while managing a high-performing procurement team.

Requires a Bachelor's degree in supply chain or business and at least 10 years of progressive procurement experience, including 5 years in leadership. Fluency in English and French is required to communicate with stakeholders across Canada.

• Flexible hours • Personal days • Holiday season days off • Paid Friday afternoons off in July and August • Group insurance plan • Telemedicine • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Group RRSP with employer contribution • Short-term incentive program • Free refractive surgery

• Change ManagementSouhaitée
• BudgetingSouhaitée
• Gestion de la chaîne d’approvisionnementSouhaitée
• Inventory OptimizationSouhaitée
• Analyse de donnéesSouhaitée
• Team LeadershipSouhaitée
• Process ImprovementSouhaitée
• Contract NegotiationSouhaitée
• Cross-Functional CollaborationSouhaitée

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

• Strategic Sourcing
• Contract Negotiation
• Supplier Management
• Inventory Optimization
• Process Improvement
• Analytical Skills
• Change Management
• Stakeholder Influence
• Team Leadership
• Business Acumen
• Data Analysis
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Budgeting
• KPI Monitoring
• Supply Chain Management
• Bilingualism

• Logistics
• Management & Leadership
• Healthcare
• Data & Analytics

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

10+ ans

Postuler avant le

30 sept. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Mid-Senior level