Procurement Category Specialist (Food / Pharma / Supplements)

Strategic Procurement Category Specialist

Location: Coquitlam BC or Lower Mainland Vancouver BC, Canada

We’re looking for a Strategic Procurement Category Specialist to lead category strategies, source and negotiate with suppliers, manage contracts, and support our Source‑to‑Pay (S2P) processes. In this role, you'll help secure high‑quality, cost‑effective materials and services, drive continuous improvement, mitigate supply risks, and collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams. If you bring strong procurement experience in manufacturing, solid analytical and project management skills, and a proactive, solution‑focused mindset, we’d love to hear from you.

In this role, you will:

• Develop category strategies, source new suppliers, and lead strategic supplier negotiations.
• Manage supplier contracts, service agreements, and implement Source‑to‑Pay (S2P) processes.
• Drive cost‑improvement initiatives through detailed cost analysis and supplier/material evaluations.
• Implement risk‑mitigation strategies, monitor supplier performance, and stay current with market trends.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to qualify materials, support cGMP/SOP compliance, and contribute to continuous improvement.

You have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Master’s and supply chain certifications such as APICS/SCMA are strong assets).
• At least 5 years of strategic procurement experience with strong knowledge of S2P, MRP/BOM/ERP systems, and Excel in the food / pharma / supplements or related industry.
• Proven project management, business analytics skills, and a solid understanding of lean principles.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities.
• A proactive, self‑driven mindset with a positive attitude, strong ownership, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

You get:

• Great benefits (healthcare, health & personal spending accounts, wellness days, Employee & Family Assistance Program)
• Company provided RRSP
• Loyalty share program (based on service length)
• $300.00 per year to spend on company products
• Employee discount pricing
• Employee appreciation events & rewards
• Free onsite parking
• Bus pass reimbursement
• Exclusive discounts with various vendors
• Costco membership

Job Details:

Permanent Full-Time (40 hours)

Monday to Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (flexible); Hybrid

Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 per year

Learn more about us here: https://ca.naturalfactors.com/pages/our-nature