Director, Strategic Sourcing – Plastic Packaging

About the role

Lactalis Canada is seeking a Director of Strategic Sourcing for its plastic packaging category. This senior leader will shape long‑term purchasing strategies, drive cost efficiencies, and ensure supply continuity across North America.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for multiple categories, setting targets, timelines and resource plans.
• Collaborate with global procurement to provide pricing specs, vendor data and market intelligence, and negotiate locally to finalize agreements.
• Translate North American strategic initiatives into actionable short‑ and medium‑term plans for the team.
• Own the budget portfolio for several categories, contributing assumptions alongside senior procurement leadership.
• Manage the full contract lifecycle at the zone level, including vendor qualification, tendering, negotiation and implementation.
• Identify and mitigate cost and supply risks by monitoring market changes, securing advance contracts, and qualifying alternate suppliers or materials.
• Serve as escalation point for critical sourcing issues, ensuring timely resolution.

Required profile

• Proven experience leading strategic sourcing or procurement teams in a manufacturing or consumer‑goods environment.
• Strong collaborative skills with global and local stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to develop long‑term sourcing strategies and manage multi‑category budgets.
• Expertise in contract negotiation, vendor qualification, and risk management.

Required skills

What we offer

• Hybrid work model with up to 40% remote work.
• Modern office space with free parking, coffee, snacks and an on‑site gym.
• Opportunity to contribute to Canada’s leading dairy brand and its growth journey.