Site Procurement Lead- Brantford

Job Description

North West Rubber Ltd., was founded in 1968 in Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada.

In the late ’60′s and early ’70′s, the company picked up scrap tires and buffings from the local area, ground them up, and manufactured rubber mats. These mats were purchased for use in horse and dairy stalls, ice rinks, gyms, and pick‑up truck beds. Over the years, the business has grown and changed from a small, regional manufacturer of crude rubber products to a leading, global recycled rubber manufacturer.

Today, North West Rubber is one of the largest rubber mat manufacturers in the world. The company owns and operates manufacturing facilities in Canada (British Columbia, Ontario, & Quebec), in the USA (Texas), and in China. Their products are distributed all over the world.

Job Description

Purpose of the Job

• To manage and coordinate site‑level procurement activities supporting maintenance, operations, and administrative services across the Brantford and Evolve sites. The role is responsible for sourcing and purchasing MRO materials, contracted site services, supporting vendor performance management, and working closely with Corporate Procurement to implement supplier strategies, maintain approved vendor lists, and improve cost, service, and supply reliability.


• The position acts as the primary procurement resource for plant teams, ensuring that purchasing activities follow established approval processes while supporting efficient plant operations.

Key Result Areas / Responsibilities

• Source and purchase maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) materials required to support plant operations at the Brantford and Evolve facilities.


• Work closely with Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations teams to identify material and service requirements and ensure timely procurement to support plant reliability and minimize downtime.


• Maintain and administer approved vendor lists for MRO materials and site services in coordination with Corporate Procurement.


• Assist with the monitoring and replenishment of maintenance inventory levels and coordinate vendor managed inventory (VMI) programs where implemented.


• Identify opportunities to consolidate vendors, improve purchasing efficiency, and reduce procurement costs and lead times.


• Coordinate procurement and administration of contracted site services (e.g., snow removal, waste services, maintenance contractors, and other facility‑related services).


• Work collaboratively with Corporate Procurement to support corporate supply agreements and ensure consistent purchasing practices across sites.


• Identify and evaluate new suppliers where needed to improve cost, service, availability, or lead times, leveraging an RFx process where applicable.


• Request and evaluate quotations for materials, services, and contracted work not currently covered under purchasing agreements.


• Negotiate pricing, delivery terms, and service conditions with vendors where appropriate and support Corporate Procurement in supplier selection and contract implementation.


• Monitor supplier and contractor performance and address service, delivery, or quality issues as required.


• Support the implementation and adherence to corporate purchasing policies, including proper use of purchase orders and approval processes within the Interal system.


• Perform other procurement and purchasing‑related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• 5‑10 years’ experience in sourcing, particularly in a manufacturing environment.


• Familiarity with RFx (RFQ, RFP & RFI) processes.


• Experience working with Automated Maintenance/ERP systems.


• Ability to travel for work and legally permitted to travel to the USA.


• Skilled with Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and Outlook.


• APICS, PMAC or SCMA certification is an asset.


• Highly organized with a very strong analytical and attention to detail mindset.


• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills and able to work with a diverse group of people.


• Comfortable working in a factory environment.

Benefits

• Benefits Package (dental, health, life insurance)


• Salary + Bonus