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Reporting to the Vice President of Supply Chain Management, the Director of Purchasing will be responsible for overseeing and managing all procurement activities within our global organization. Your primary objective will be to develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives, streamline procurement processes, and optimize supplier relationships to ensure the timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services.
Key Responsibilities:- Develop and Implement Procurement Strategies: Analyze organizational needs and develop comprehensive purchasing strategies aligned with business objectives for all key operational regions in North America, Europe, and Asia.
- Strategic Sourcing and Supply Base Development: Collaborate with Product Development Program and Quality to Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers and supplier component technologies to support fuel cell product development based on quality, cost, reliability, and serviceability.
- Procurement Process Optimization: Streamline purchasing processes and systems to enhance efficiency and effectiveness and enable global growth in a structured and standardized manner.
- Team Leadership and Development: Lead a team of global purchasing professionals, providing clear direction, guidance, and support.
- Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Compliance, and Environmental, Social Governance (ESG): Identify potential risks in the purchasing process and develop strategies to mitigate them which actively link to Ballard's ERM risk register.
- 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.
- Deep knowledge of procurement best practices, market trends, and supplier management strategies.
- Deep knowledge and understanding of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, including knowledge of implementing and growing integrated ERP systems and linking to other systems, such as Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficient in using procurement software and tools.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to lead and motivate a team to achieve targets and objectives.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
This onsite position is based at our head office in the Vancouver metropolitan area. Our Values: Listen & Deliver | Quality. Always. | Inspire Excellence | Row Together | Own It. Ballard values diversity in the workplace and is committed to Employment Equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates.
