Procurement jobs in Canada

With procurement professionals in high demand, our specialist consultants have the expertise and data-driven technology to get you the job you’re after. From procurement analysts to chief procurement officers (CPOs), we’ll deliver the opportunities that support your ambitions

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Our recruitment experience in procurement jobs 

With eight offices situated across Canada, our dedicated team of procurement consultants have been placing procurement professionals in this growing industry for over 17 years. During that time, we’ve witnessed – and adapted to – a growing evolution of procurement functions and have become experts in the field. 

On average we place over 500 skilled procurement professionals in jobs every year, so you can trust our ability to connect you with the right organization. Whether it be adapting to market shifts, navigating increasingly volatile supply chains, or adopting new digital and analytics models, we can provide carefully chosen procurement opportunities that add value to your career. 

Our sophisticated national networks offer you a selection of senior roles in procurement, such as VPs, directors, senior leaders, category managers, and supplier relationship managers. 

And with procurement processes rising in importance, we’re seeing particularly high demand for category managers, procurement analysts, procurement managers, strategic sourcing managers, procurement specialists and vendor managers. 

We use our deep industry ties and the latest technology to offer meaningful innovation to our procurement candidates and become your lifelong partners.  

Browse the latest roles in procurement we can match you with. 
 

Procurement employers we work with 

We work with exemplary organizations of all sizes, and across all sectors, looking to expand and improve their procurement teams and processes.  
 

Our procurement recruitment process 
 

Meet dedicated procurement experts you can trust  
Your application goes directly to your very own dedicated, expert consultant plugged into the procurement landscape. 

Additionally, your expert consultant will give your resume the attention it deserves and reach out directly to discuss your application, career history and future ambitions.  

Check out how to showcase your procurement expertise.   

 

Flexible interview process 
We’ll work around your specific needs – a dedicated consultant will meet you virtually or in one of our many offices near you

 

Share your procurement ambitions 
We listen and provide impartial career advice to best understand your suitability, needs, and to help place you in the right procurement job in the right organization.  

Your specialist recruiter will leverage their client relationships to make sure your profile gets priority. They’ll share company insights to help you prepare for your interview and be there for any feedback or questions throughout the process. 

 

Secure lifelong partners 
As your lifelong career partner, we will stay in touch and continue to share procurement opportunities that fit your long-term ambitions.  

Whether you’re signing a temporary contract for one week or making a permanent career move – we’re here for every step of your journey. 

*For temporary and contractor job applications - your dedicated consultant will take you through the process and advise you on the necessary requirements around compliance and reference checks. 

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Scott helped me secure a new role and it was a pleasure working with him. He made the process easy and he was very professional throughout. I would highly recommend working with Scott and the Hays team.

-Cathy Stiff

PROCUREMENT JOBS FAQs

As a Buyer, you can earn a salary in the range of $65,000 to $80,000 depending on your location. Category and Procurement Managers range from $100,000 to $130,000 and a Senior Procurement Specialist can earn up to $120,000 in Toronto. 

To consult and compare the different salaries in procurement, you can read our Salary Guide or use our free Salary Checker tool.

The current highest earnings are:

  • Head of Procurement/Chief Procurement Officer with a range of $250,000 to $400,000 in Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto.
  • Vice President with $200,000 to $300,000 in Calgary and Toronto.
  • Director with a salary of $150,000 to $200,000 across the country.
  • Senior Procurement Manager with a range of $120,000 to $150,000.

To discover your earning protentional, see our Salary Guide for the latest procurement salaries.

We’ve seen a strong, sustained recovery in activity levels across many industries and verticals in the private sector, with some, including life sciences and engineering, taking particular precedence.  

The pandemic has caused many research and development programs to be fast-tracked, creating an influx of capital into life sciences, while engineering continues to play a vital role in supporting the nation’s growth plan. If both these sectors are to continue to flourish, mitigating risk in supply chains is crucial, meaning organizations are willing to pay more for the right procurement professionals. 

Recent challenges have highlighted the importance of soft skills in procurement, which are crucial to professional success in the face of new challenges. The strong emphasis placed on negotiation by the private sector is linked not only to the importance of getting the best price, but also better value from a partnership.  

Procurement professionals are seen as vital to the building of more strategic, long-term relationships in order to create the best value from a contract - whether this takes the form of an improved social profile or a better commercial deal.  

Additionally, communication skills continue to take precedence across all sectors, but particularly in the public sector, where a continued preference for remote and hybrid working practices requires an adeptness at tailoring communication – and the message being presented – for a range of stakeholders across a multitude of platforms. 

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