Manager, Supply Chain and Procurement

Why Join McAsphalt?

At McAsphalt, we are committed to operational excellence, innovation, and delivering value to our customers across Canada. As Canada's leading supplier of asphalt products and services, we offer a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment where employees have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the business.

Job Information

Department: Finance

Reports To: Vice President, Finance

Work Arrangement: Full-Time, Onsite

Why Join McAsphalt?

At McAsphalt, we are committed to operational excellence, innovation, and delivering value to our customers across Canada. As Canada's leading supplier of asphalt products and services, we offer a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment where employees have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the business.

We Offer

• Competitive compensation and annual bonus program
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Health Spending Account
• Defined Contribution Pension Program
• Employee discount program with national retailers
• Career development and growth opportunities
• A collaborative and values-driven culture

Position Overview

The Manager, Supply Chain & Procurement is a strategic business partner responsible for developing and executing enterprise-wide sourcing, procurement, and supply chain strategies that support operational excellence, cost optimization, and business growth.

This role leads the procurement of indirect spend categories, production consumables, capital assets, and selected operational services while ensuring continuity of supply, supplier performance, commercial value, and risk mitigation. The position is accountable for supplier selection, contract negotiations, category management, and procurement governance across national, regional, and local operations.

Working closely with Operations, Finance, Engineering, Maintenance, HSE, Legal, and Executive Leadership, the Manager, Supply Chain & Procurement drives strategic sourcing initiatives, strengthens supplier partnerships, improves procurement processes, and delivers measurable value across the organization.

The successful candidate will bring strong commercial acumen, exceptional relationship management skills, and a proven ability to influence stakeholders while identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, resilience, and long-term business performance.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Category Management

• Develop and execute category management and procurement strategies aligned with business objectives and operational requirements.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for indirect spend categories, including facilities, fleet services, Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) supplies, professional services, utilities, safety products, technology, and operational support services.
• Develop sourcing strategies for production consumables to ensure supply continuity, quality, and cost competitiveness.
• Conduct market intelligence, supplier assessments, spend analysis, RFQ/RFP processes, and total cost of ownership evaluations.
• Negotiate national, regional, and site-specific agreements that maximize commercial value while supporting local operational needs.
• Identify opportunities to consolidate spend, standardize suppliers, and leverage purchasing power across the organization.
• Lead sourcing initiatives for corporate merchandise, branded apparel, promotional products, employee recognition items, onboarding materials, trade show assets, and other corporate branding requirements.

Supplier & Contract Management

• Build and maintain strategic supplier partnerships that support operational excellence and long-term business objectives.
• Lead complex contract negotiations and collaborate with Legal to ensure appropriate commercial protections and risk mitigation.
• Establish supplier performance management programs, including scorecards, quarterly business reviews, KPI monitoring, and corrective action plans.
• Ensure suppliers comply with contractual commitments, company standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, financial stability, and risk exposure to support business continuity planning.

Cost Optimization & Value Creation

• Develop and implement initiatives that deliver sustainable cost savings, cost avoidance, and value creation opportunities.
• Analyze spend patterns, market conditions, and supplier performance to identify improvement opportunities.
• Establish performance metrics and reporting dashboards to measure procurement effectiveness and business impact.
• Support budget planning and forecasting activities through data-driven sourcing r