Director of Procurement

Are you ready to make a real impact and grow your career in an industry that nourishes the nation? Join us at Trophy Foods Inc. in
Mississauga, ON
, where exciting opportunities await you Whether you're looking to launch your career or take it to the next level, we offer the perfect platform to thrive in the dynamic world of food manufacturing.

At Trophy Foods, we don't just make snacks — we craft quality products that people across the country love. From sourcing the finest ingredients to producing and packaging private label nuts, seeds, dried fruit, mixes, and confections, our team plays a key role in delivering delicious, healthy snacks to households nationwide. With our products featured in grocery stores, clubs, and mass channels, you'll feel a sense of pride knowing the snacks you helped create are enjoyed coast-to-coast.

Now's the time to be part of our growth and success Ready to start or accelerate your journey with us? Come be part of something bigger at Trophy Foods

We are looking for a
Director of Procurement
to join our dynamic team at Trophy Foods.
This position is for an existing vacancy
and offers the opportunity to:

• Contribute to our mission of inspiring, creating, and delivering high-quality snacks with exceptional service.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and meet the evolving needs of our customers and consumers.
• Ensure the highest standards of food safety, quality, and customer satisfaction are met.
• Uphold Trophy's strong commitment to caring for customers, our community, and the environment.

Overview
:
Reporting directly to the Vice President of Procurement, the
Director of Procurement
holds enterprise-critical accountability for the strategic sourcing and financial performance of raw material portfolios across the business. This role is charged with managing and influencing over $200M in annual commodity spend, directly impacting COGS as a % of sales, EBITA targets, and margin per kilogram delivered.

The Lead is expected to operate as a strategic leader in global commodity markets, translating market intelligence and exchange-based trading strategies into long-term procurement outcomes. Success in this role requires the ability to balance supplier negotiations, customer partnerships, and cross-functional collaboration while ensuring the company maintains a competitive cost base and resilient supply chain. This lead will manage 3 direct reports across both Raw Materials and Packaging functions.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Enterprise Procurement Strategy
• Establish and continually refine best-in-class procurement architecture: people, policies, processes, and systems.
• Oversee the administrative, operational, and tactical objectives of raw material procurement, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals.
• Market Intelligence & Risk Management
• Leverage advanced market analytics, geopolitical risk assessment, and data modeling to inform sourcing and trading decisions.
• Research and aggregate insights from ERP, market, industry, and S&P data to guide supplier strategy and broader business initiatives.
• Lead commodity risk assessments for all regions, aligning outcomes with corporate growth objectives.
• Present strategies on pricing, hedging, and risk mitigation frameworks for ICE-traded commodities (Cocoa, Sugar, Oils), ensuring cost competitiveness and protection against volatility.
• Financial & Performance Delivery
• Drive procurement strategies that directly deliver on
  EBITA margin targets, COGS efficiency, and margin per kilogram metrics
  across North American businesses (Trophy and Suntree).
• Manage supply risk in alignment with company objectives, values, and emerging product needs.
• Supplier & Market Leadership
• Own executive-level supplier relationships, negotiating high-value contracts with global partners.
• Supervise vendor relationships and contract management, including negotiation of service level agreements, resolution of execution challenges, and performance management through scorecard KPIs.
• Position the company as a thought leader in commodities, with responsibility to represent the organization in global industry forums and supplier summits
• Team Development & Capability Building
• Develop and implement procurement best practices and training initiatives to ensure team capability, productivity, and continuous learning.
• Lead capability-building within the procurement function, embedding advanced commodity knowledge and global market awareness across the team.
• Continuous Improvement & Value Creation
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, using data-driven insights, retrospectives, and effective project management to reduce total cost of ownership and enhance supply resilience.
• Identify and implement new capabilities and processes that increase organizational efficiency, vendor accountability, and cost competitiveness.

Experience, Qualifications, and Educational Requirements:

Education & Credentials

• Undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field (Procurement focus preferred).
• Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation from SCMA / Supply Chain Canada considered an asset.

Experience

• 10+ years of progressive procurement and specific commodity management experience
  , ideally within consumer-packaged goods.
• Minimum 3+ years at senior level (or equivalent)
  overseeing global commodity portfolios of $200M+ spend.
• Proven experience managing international supplier and commodity portfolios across multiple regions.
• Demonstrated success partnering with manufacturing and supply chain stakeholders to deliver enterprise outcomes.

Leadership & Influence

• Recognized ability to influence executive-level decision-making, balancing supplier negotiations, financial risk management, and enterprise cost objectives.
• Proven track record of driving organizational change, delivering measurable results, and holding global suppliers accountable.
• Superior negotiation and communication skills, with demonstrated success in securing strategic agreements.
• Highly skilled in presentation and executive storytelling, with the ability to distill complex market and financial data into clear direction for senior leadership and stakeholders.

Technical & Analytical Skills

• Strong analytical and financial acumen, with the ability to build fact-based arguments.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel (financial modeling) and PowerPoint (executive presentations).

Systems Knowledge

• Hands-on experience with Tier 1 ERP systems in a procurement capacity.
• Prior experience with JD Edwards Supply Management and/or Material Planning modules considered an asset.

Apply today and help us create snacks that bring joy and togetherness to our customers and consumers

Trophy Foods is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity. Diversity is core to our business: by embedding diversity into all aspects of our culture, we maximize the opportunity to achieve sustainable business success and growth. Trophy Foods Inc. provides equal opportunities in employment, promotions, wages, benefits and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment to all qualified persons without regard to race, national or ethnic origin, caste, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, source of income, or any other characteristics protected by the applicable Federal and Provincial laws.

We may use AI-supported tools to assist with parts of our recruitment process. These tools support administrative and screening functions and do not replace human decision-making. All hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team.

Trophy Foods has an accommodation process in place and provides accommodations for employees with disabilities.