Procurement specialist
Bring in a procurement specialist who can source suppliers, run competitive bids and keep purchasing within policy, with Finch handling the search.
Professional & office recruitmentSupply chain and procurement recruitment in Toronto and across Canada
Finch helps employers in Toronto, the GTA and across Canada hire the buyers, planners, analysts and coordinators who keep materials moving and costs under control.
Your supply chain team decides what you buy, from whom, at what price and when it arrives. A strong buyer or planner protects your margins and keeps production lines and shelves stocked; a weak one leaves you with expedited freight, stockouts and warehouses full of the wrong items. Because these roles sit between finance, operations and sales, one hire affects far more of the business than the job title suggests.
Finch Employment recruits supply chain and procurement professionals on a retainer basis for employers in Toronto, the GTA and across Canada, with searches outside Ontario run by phone and video from our North York office. We begin with a consultation about your products, systems and suppliers, then advertise, source and screen candidates. You meet a shortlist of suitable people, we arrange the interviews and we follow up after the start date.
Why supply chain hiring takes a specialist
01
Titles such as buyer, planner, analyst and coordinator overlap from one company to the next, so a résumé rarely tells you what the person actually controlled.
02
Experience is tied to systems and sectors; a planner from consumer goods may struggle in an engineer-to-order manufacturer, and the reverse is also true.
03
Strong negotiators and planners are usually employed and well treated, so reaching them takes direct sourcing rather than a single job posting.
04
Import, customs and trade compliance work carries real financial exposure, and errors in classification or origin can surface long after the employee has moved on.
How we screen supply chain & procurement candidates
- Which categories, suppliers, spend or inventory they were personally responsible for, rather than what their department handled
- Hands-on experience with your ERP, MRP or transportation management system, and how quickly they have learned new ones
- Negotiation and supplier management examples, including a time a supplier failed to deliver
- Relevant designations or coursework, such as Supply Chain Canada's SCMP or ASCM's CPIM and CSCP, where the role calls for them
- Eligibility to work in Canada and fit with your on-site, hybrid or travel requirements
Where we recruit supply chain & procurement professionals
We run supply chain & procurement searches for employers across Toronto and the GTA, including North York, Scarborough, Etobicoke, Vaughan, Markham, Richmond Hill, Mississauga, Brampton, Oakville, Burlington, Oshawa and Pickering, and for employers across Canada.
Roles we fill
Supply chain & procurement roles we recruit for
Purchasing manager
Hire a purchasing manager who can lead your buying team, set supplier strategy and keep material costs predictable.
Supply chain analyst
Find a supply chain analyst who can pull clean data from your systems and explain what it means for stock, service and cost.
Logistics coordinator
Find a logistics coordinator who plans and books shipments, manages carriers and keeps customers informed, working from the office rather than the dock.
Inventory planner
Hire an inventory planner who keeps the right stock in the right place, so you stop paying for both excess inventory and rush shipments.
Import/export coordinator
Find an import and export coordinator who keeps your shipments moving across the border and your customs records accurate.
How it works
How a supply chain & procurement search works
Consultation
Tell us about the role, your team and your timeline. We agree on a retainer and fees tailored to the position.
Retainer & search
Your retainer starts the search. We advertise, source and screen candidates for you.
Shortlist & interviews
You meet only suitable candidates. We arrange every interview.
Hire & follow-up
We manage the offer and check in after your new hire starts.
Retainer-based recruiting. Fees are tailored to every position, and a retainer up front starts your search.Book a consultation
Supply chain & procurement recruitment: questions employers ask
Do supply chain and procurement roles require a licence?
Generally no. Procurement, planning and logistics roles in Ontario are not licensed professions, so employers hire on experience and judgment. Many look for designations such as the SCMP from Supply Chain Canada or ASCM's CPIM, CSCP or CLTD. Customs brokerage is different: customs brokers are licensed by the CBSA, which is a separate matter from an in-house import coordinator role.
Can you recruit supply chain staff for locations outside the GTA?
Yes. Toronto and the GTA are our home base, but we also run searches for employers elsewhere in Canada by phone and video. During the consultation we confirm where the person needs to work, how much travel to suppliers or sites is involved and whether hybrid work is possible, then screen candidates against those terms.
How is the fee set for a procurement or supply chain search?
Finch works on a retainer basis only. We agree the fee per position based on its requirements, such as seniority, systems knowledge and how specialized the category is. The retainer is paid up front to begin the search, and we walk you through what it covers before you commit to anything.
Google reviews
What our clients say
“Over the last four years, Finch Employment helped me find both long and short term assistants for my real estate business. The quality of personnel they matched me with has been unparalleled in regards to other recruitment firms. I am happy to recommend their services across all industries.”
“Finch Employment is a very reliable and professional company. My experience with them was very positive, and the process was quick and well organized.”
“Thank you for your professional approach. Because of Finch Employment’s support, our gym got a very skillful massage therapist.”
Related professional & office recruitment
Tell us about your supply chain & procurement opening
Tell us who you need. A Finch recruiter will call you back within one business day to talk through the role and retainer.
Call 416-551-6111Office visits by appointment only