Procurement Manager

PROCUREMENT MANAGER

Location: Montréal, QC

Type: Full-time, Permanent

Department: Field OPS & PMO

About CRWS

Canadian Railway Services (CRWS) is a fast-growing engineering and project delivery firm specializing in rolling stock refurbishment, modernization, and rail infrastructure projects across North America.

We operate in a complex, project-driven rail environment where execution discipline, material readiness, supplier performance, and cost control directly impact delivery timelines and margins.

As our project portfolio expands, we are strengthening our procurement leadership within the Field Ops & PMO structure to support manufacturing sequencing, installation timelines, and scalable execution.

What You’ll Do

As Procurement Manager, you will lead sourcing strategy, supplier management, material planning coordination, and procurement governance across CRWS projects.

You will work closely with Engineering, PMO, Manufacturing, and Executive Leadership to ensure materials, components, and subcontracted services are secured at the right cost, quality, and timeline, while aligning procurement sequencing with production flow and installation schedules.

This is not a transactional buying role. It is a senior operational procurement leadership position within a manufacturing and project execution environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with project and operational requirements
• Lead commercial negotiations for high-value materials, equipment, and subcontracted services
• Establish and manage long-term supplier partnerships and framework agreements
• Support bid and proposal teams with pricing strategies and cost benchmarking
• Collaborate with Project Managers to ensure procurement aligns with approved budgets and delivery milestones
• Translate engineering Bills of Materials (BOMs) into procurement-ready planning structures
• Analyze and restructure multi-level BOMs to identify long-lead items, critical path components, fabrication versus purchased items, and make-versus-buy decisions
• Define procurement sequencing based on manufacturing sequence, installation timelines, shop capacity, and project critical path milestones
• Proactively identify material bottlenecks and implement mitigation strategies
• Strengthen procurement policies, workflows, and internal controls
• Monitor supplier performance across cost, quality, and delivery metrics
• Lead and mentor Procurement Specialists and Buyers
• Identify, qualify, and onboard suppliers and subcontractors across mechanical, electrical, fabrication, and specialty rail categories.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, warranties, escalation clauses, and delivery schedules.
• Reduce dependency on sole-source suppliers and implement contingency strategies.
• Implement structured procurement workflows, approval thresholds, and purchasing controls.
• Ensure proper documentation, compliance, and audit readiness.
• Support ERP and system integration for procurement tracking and reporting.
• Develop procurement KPIs and performance dashboards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across supply chain and operations.

This role requires strong commercial judgment, structured thinking, and the ability to operate confidently in negotiations while supporting a fast-paced engineering environment.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management.
• Experience in rail, heavy manufacturing, infrastructure, construction, or regulated industrial environments preferred.
• Proven track record negotiating complex, high-value contracts.
• Experience supporting project-based or engineering-driven organizations.
• Strong financial literacy and cost analysis capability.
• Experience with ERP or procurement systems.
• Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset.

How You Work

• You are commercially sharp and confident in negotiations.
• You are structured, disciplined, and process-driven.
• You balance strategic sourcing with operational execution.
• You identify risks early and act proactively.
• You collaborate effectively across engineering, finance, and operations teams.
• You take ownership and protect margin without compromising delivery.

Working Conditions

• Full-time (40 hours/week), Monday to Friday.
• On-site presence at the CRWS Montréal office.
• Occasional travel to supplier facilities and manufacturing sites.
• Flexibility required to support negotiation cycles and project deadlines typical of the rail industry.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Performance-based incentive potential aligned with procurement KPIs.
• Group insurance and health benefits.
• RRSP or retirement savings plan.
• Paid vacation and 10 personal days per year.
• Professional development and certifications support.
• Travel and accommodation expenses covered per company policy.

Why Join CRWS

• Play a direct role in protecting project margins and reducing operational risk.
• Build and scale a structured procurement function within a growing rail organization.
• Work cross-functionally with engineering, project delivery, and executive leadership.
• Gain exposure to high-value industrial and infrastructure programs.
• Shape supplier strategy during a critical growth phase.

How To Apply

Submit your resume and a brief overview of your procurement and negotiation experience in industrial, infrastructure, or regulated environments.

Apply online: via the Canadian Railway Services careers page here.