Procurement Manager

PROCUREMENT MANAGER – Neighbourly Pharmacy

Neighbourly Pharmacy is looking for a Procurement Manager to join our Finance and Merchandising teams, supporting the growth and planning of our 300+ acquired pharmacy locations across Canada. While our support offices are in ON, MB, and SK, this role can be located anywhere in Canada.

About Us

Neighbourly Pharmacy is Canada’s largest and fastest‑growing network of community pharmacies. With over 300 locations, our experienced industry leaders are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care. We were recently recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.

Our Growth

We are expanding rapidly across Canada. In March 2024, Neighbourly Pharmacy returned to private ownership and was again recognized for 2025 as one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, Best Managed Companies, and Canada’s Top Growing Companies for four consecutive years. We also featured on the 2022 New Innovators list.

Location

This role is remote, but may require travel across Canada and occasional office visits as needed by department leaders.

Job Description

Seeking a detail‑oriented, collaborative Procurement Manager to implement and optimize our new Procure‑to‑Pay (P2P) system and strengthen vendor relationships. The role focuses on vendor performance management, contract compliance, and cross‑functional collaboration to drive procurement excellence.

Responsibilities

• Vendor/Category Performance Management: Monitor and evaluate vendor and category performance using KPIs, SLAs, and scorecards.
• Contract Review & Compliance: Ensure vendor contracts align with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyze vendor data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for cost savings or process improvements.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with store procurement, finance, legal, and operations teams to align vendor strategies with business goals.
• Vendor Onboarding & Offboarding: Support onboarding of new vendors and manage transitions, including migrating vendor categories onto the P2P system.
• P2P System Compliance: Monitor internal and external compliance with the P2P system and recommend corrective actions as needed.
• Vendor Relationship Management: Serve as the central point of contact for vendors, fostering strong, transparent, and productive relationships.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of progressive experience in procurement, vendor management, or supply chain analytics.
• Experience in pharmacy, healthcare, or retail sectors (preferred).
• Knowledge of Canadian regulatory and compliance standards (preferred).
• Certification in procurement or supply chain (e.g., CPSM, CSCP) (preferred).
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI).
• Experience with P2P systems and procurement platforms (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa).
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally and manage multiple priorities.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Neighbourly Pharmacy is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to delivering accessibility and equality to all job applicants, staff, and our customers. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Purchasing and Supply Chain

Industries: Retail