Who you are:
We are always looking for amazing talent who can contribute to our growth and deliver results! Geotab is seeking a Senior Manager, Procurement who will define and execute a comprehensive global procurement strategy that strategically balances cost efficiency, supplier innovation, and resilient risk mitigation in alignment with overall corporate objectives. If you love technology, and are keen to join an industry leader — we would love to hear from you!
What you'll do:
As a Senior Manager, Procurement your key area of responsibility will be building strategic internal partnerships and driving digital procurement transformation to deliver scalable purchasing solutions while ensuring timely execution of both direct and indirect spend. You will own the implementation of robust governance frameworks, policies, and controls to guarantee ethical sourcing, contract compliance, and optimized supplier performance across all categories. You will need to work closely with planning team to align on demand forecasts and ensure timely purchase orders that support production and sales targets (S&OP process).
To be successful in this role you will demonstrate success leading teams through change, complexity, and continuous improvement. In addition, the successful candidate will have strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to analyze complex data, identify trends and insights, and make data-driven decisions.
How you'll make an impact:
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Defining and executing a global procurement strategy aligned with corporate goals, balancing cost efficiency, supplier innovation, sustainability, and risk mitigation.
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Building partnerships with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and delivering solutions that enable growth and scalability.
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Monitor, analyze, and report on key procurement metrics, including cost savings, price variance, and supplier performance.
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Implementing governance frameworks, policies, and controls to ensure ethical sourcing, contract compliance, and risk management.
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Collaborate with the planning team to align on demand forecasts and ensure timely purchase orders that support production and sales targets (S&OP process).
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Driving digital procurement transformation, leveraging data, automation, and analytics to improve visibility, decision-making, and efficiency.
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Negotiating enterprise-level agreements and managing supplier relationships to optimize value, performance, and compliance.
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Implementing governance frameworks, policies, and controls to ensure ethical sourcing, contract compliance, and risk management.
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Lead and develop a high-performing global procurement team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence.
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Act as a change agent to elevate procurement maturity across the organization.
What you'll bring to the role:
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10 - 12 years of experience in progressive procurement or sourcing experience in a complex, multinational environment.
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5 - 7 years of experience fostering accountability, ownership, and results-driven behaviours.
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Strong experience managing both direct and indirect categories.
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Ability to identify, develop and retain top talent.
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Skilled in coaching individuals at various levels, providing guidance, and supporting career progression.
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Experience leading teams and working with stakeholders across multiple regions.
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Ability to build trust, alignment and engagement across functions and regions.
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Skilled at navigating senior-level conversations and influencing authority.
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Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills across diverse cultures.
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Experience working across APAC, LATAM, North America, and Europe is an asset.
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Procurement certifications (e.g., CPSM, CIPS) is an asset.
- Experience managing global or geographically dispersed teams is an asset.
If you got this far, we hope you're feeling excited about this role! Even if you don't feel you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply.
Please note: Geotab does not accept agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Geotab employees.
Why job seekers choose Geotab:
Flex working arrangements
Home office reimbursement program
Baby bonus & parental leave top up program
Online learning and networking opportunities
Electric vehicle purchase incentive program
Competitive medical and dental benefits
Retirement savings program
*The above are offered to full-time permanent employees only
How we work:
At Geotab, we have adopted a flexible hybrid working model in that we have systems, functions, programs and policies in place to support both in-person and virtual work. However, you are welcomed and encouraged to come into our beautiful, safe, clean offices as often as you like. When working from home, you are required to have a reliable internet connection with at least 50mb DL/10mb UL. Virtual work is supported with cloud-based applications, collaboration tools and asynchronous working. The health and safety of employees are a top priority. We encourage work-life balance and keep the Geotab culture going strong with online social events, chat rooms and gatherings. Join us and help reshape the future of technology!
We believe that ensuring diversity is fundamental to our future growth and progress and is an integral part of our business. We believe that success happens where new ideas can flourish – in an environment that is rich in diversity and a place where people from various backgrounds can work together. Geotab encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities during the recruitment and assessment processes and when people are hired. We will ensure the accessibility needs of employees with disabilities are taken into account as part of performance management, career development, training and redeployment processes. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information about our diversity and inclusion as well as accommodation policies and practices, please contact us at careers@geotab.com. By submitting a job application to Geotab Inc. or its affiliates and subsidiaries (collectively, “Geotab”), you acknowledge Geotab’s collection, use and disclosure of your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Click here to learn more about what happens with your personal data.
