Director of Purchasing

Position

Director of Purchasing

Location

Vancouver, British Columbia

Job Id

2124

Number of Openings

1

Reporting to

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.

You will lead a team of purchasing professionals across North America, Europe, and Asia to provide guidance, set goals and objectives, and foster a collaborative and efficient work environment. Your expertise and leadership will contribute to driving operational efficiency, mitigating risks, and maximizing value for the organization.

Key Responsibilities

1. **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.
• Develop and cross-functionally approve multi-year volume forecasts to use with strategic suppliers for RFI, RFP, RFQ purposes.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify, evaluate, nominate, and validate suppliers and components aligned with the strategic product roadmap and product development requirements.
• Plan and execute the procurement department’s Annual Operating Budget ensuring adequate resources are secured.

2. **Strategic Sourcing and Supply Base Development**

• Collaborate to identify, evaluate, and select suppliers to support fuel cell product development.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers to maximize value and mitigate risks.

3. **Procurement process optimization**

• Streamline purchasing processes and systems to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Develop and implement procurement policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance.
• Utilize technology and data analytics to improve procurement decision making.

4. **Team leadership and development**

• Lead a team of global purchasing professionals providing clear direction, guidance, and support.
• Foster a collaborative work environment that promotes innovation and continuous improvement.

5. **Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Compliance, and Environmental Social Governance (ESG)**

• Identify potential risks in the purchasing process and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards.
• Lead and support regulatory certification, financial, and customer audits.
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance to ensure quality standards.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, or related field (master's degree preferred).
• Minimum of 10 years of procurement experience in a technical volume manufacturing environment.
• Professional qualification in Supply Chain and Logistics preferred.
• Proven experience in procurement and sourcing, ideally in a leadership role.
• Deep knowledge of procurement best practices, market trends, and supplier management strategies.
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team, strong organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.

As the **Director of Purchasing**, you will play a crucial role in driving the success of our organization through effective procurement strategies, supplier management, and process optimization. If you are a strategic thinker, a skilled leader, and passionate about delivering value through procurement, we invite you to join our team and make a significant impact on our operations and overall business success.

**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.

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