Strategic Procurement Leader

3 weeks ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Ballard Full time

Job Summary

The Director of Purchasing will be responsible for overseeing and managing all procurement activities within our global organization. This role will involve developing and executing strategic sourcing initiatives, streamlining procurement processes, and optimizing supplier relationships to ensure the timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business objectives for all key operational regions in North America, Europe, and Asia.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify, evaluate, and select suppliers and supplier component technologies to support fuel cell product development.
  • Perform ongoing global assessment of the supply base for current and future strategic component technologies to enhance multi-source component supply opportunities.
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with existing and future approved suppliers, monitoring performance and resolving any issues or disputes that may arise.
  • Streamline purchasing processes and systems to enhance efficiency and effectiveness and enable global growth in a structured and standardized manner.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a related field. A master's degree is preferred.
  • A minimum of 10 years of procurement experience within a technical volume manufacturing environment, including leading and supporting multiple Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) phases from cradle to grave.
  • Professional qualification in Supply Chain and Logistics (e.g., SCMP, APICS, CIPS, ISM) preferred.
  • Proven experience in procurement and sourcing, preferably in a leadership role.

About Ballard

Ballard values diversity in the workplace and is committed to Employment Equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates.



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