Americas Procurement Manager

Roquette is a family-owned global leader in plant-based ingredients and a leading provider of pharmaceutical excipients. Want to help us make a difference? Using plant-based resources, we collaborate with our customers and partners to imagine and offer ingredients to better feed people and treat patients. Each of our ingredients responds to unique and essential needs, and they enable healthier lifestyles.

Position Summary

The Industrial Purchasing Manager is an individual contributor responsible for leading MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations) and SG&A procurement activities across Canada and Mexico. This role drives sourcing strategies, supplier performance, cost savings, operational excellence, and stakeholder satisfaction. The position offers potential future growth into a people leadership role as business operations expand.

Key Responsibilities

• Own procurement activities for MRO and SG&A categories across Canada and Mexico.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that optimize cost, quality, service, and supplier performance.
• Manage and oversee the end-to-end Purchase Order (PO) process, ensuring timely and accurate creation, modification, and closure of purchase orders.
• Ensure procurement transactions comply with company policies, purchasing procedures, delegated authority limits, and internal controls.
• Identify and deliver measurable cost savings opportunities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist in managing exceptions, urgent requests, and escalations to minimize supply disruptions.
• Train and support end users on procurement systems, policies, and purchasing procedures.
• Challenge existing supplier arrangements and internal procurement processes to drive greater value.
• Monitor and report on procurement KPIs, metrics, and business impact.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and influence decision-making.
• Support change management initiatives related to procurement processes, systems, and organizational priorities.
• Lead day-to-day purchasing activities and provide informal leadership, coaching, and guidance where required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Significant experience in procurement, sourcing, purchasing, or supply chain management within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated success delivering cost savings and operational improvements.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and contract negotiations.
• Strong understanding of procurement metrics and KPI management.
• SAP experience is a strong asset.
• Experience supporting operations across multiple locations or countries is preferred.

Leadership & Influence

• Previous people management experience is preferred.
• Candidates without direct management experience should demonstrate supervisory responsibilities or informal leadership experience.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive results without direct authority.
• Strong leadership potential and interest in future people leadership opportunities.

Core Competencies

• Change management and adaptability
• Stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Strategic sourcing and supplier management
• Negotiation and cost optimization
• Metrics-driven decision making
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Business acumen and analytical thinking

Roquette is proud to be a global company where you can find personal and professional growth through multiple diverse experiences. Roquette strives to create a dynamic workforce while remaining firmly committed to equal opportunity by complying with EEO laws. As we continue to grow, Roquette understands that to be successful we must always be inclusive in our approach. To find out more about our products, values and sustainable development ambitions visit us at and at Roquette is a global leader in sustainable plant-based solutions, driving innovation and strong partnerships that are shaping the future of nutrition, health, and bioindustry. The company harnesses natural resources such as wheat, corn, seaweed, and cellulose to craft high-performance ingredients used in everyday foods, oral medications, advanced biopharmaceuticals, and a range of bio-based products. A family-owned company with over 90 years of expertise and 11,000 employees, Roquette serves clients in over 150 countries and is committed to creating lasting value for customers, patients, consumers, and society. Together, we turn the potential of nature into the essentials of life. Discover more about Roquette here.