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We're proud to be an Alberta success story that began in a rented office above a small service station. With a can-do attitude and people-first culture, we've grown into an industry leader, operating across Canada, spanning over 40 locations with over 600+ employees.\nWe are currently looking for a Vendor Procurement Manager at our Edmonton corporate location.\nWhat Moves You:\nYou're a strategic thinker who understands that who you buy from, and on what terms, is one of the most powerful levers an organization has, and you take real ownership over building a vendor ecosystem that creates lasting competitive advantage.\nYou're energized by building the kind of long-term supplier relationships where both sides genuinely win and the organization captures every dollar of value it has earned.\nYou hold vendors accountable with the same discipline you hold yourself to\nYou lead with data and influence without authority. 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Whether it's a procurement strategy, a vendor performance framework, or a high-performing team, and find satisfaction in creating structures that outlast any single transaction.\nWhat You'll Do:\nEstablish and execute the national vendor and dealer strategy negotiating OEM fleet agreements, volume commitments, and incentive programs, and ensuring every eligible dollar is captured, reconciled, and allocated to the right branches.\nSource, engage, and manage the full supplier ecosystem from initial qualification and contract negotiation through to annual performance reviews, rebate calculations, and ongoing compliance monitoring against negotiated agreements.\nDefine and report the KPIs that govern procurement performance, acquisition cost versus benchmark, incentive and rebate capture, on-contract spend, and vendor compliance — presenting findings to leadership and driving corrective action where gaps exist.\nPartner with Finance on floorplan capacity, capital plan phasing, and cross-border cost exposure, while continuously identifying cost reduction opportunities and educating Branch and Department Managers on procurement processes and strategy.\nLead and develop a team of direct reports, oversee asset security and building maintenance operations, and ensure these functions run safely, efficiently, and in alignment with organizational policies and service provider agreements.\nWhat You'll Bring:\n10+ years of experience in the automotive industry, fleet management, or procurement including 5+ years in a management role with demonstrated hands-on experience working directly with OEMs, dealer groups, and upfitters on fleet incentive, rebate, and volume programs.\nA proven track record of building and executing procurement strategies that deliver measurable cost savings, strong vendor relationships, and a culture of long-term commercial discipline across a complex, multi-location organization.\nStrong commercial and financial acumen, including the ability to build a business case, partner effectively with Finance, and translate fleet and spend data into decisions that leadership can act on with confidence.\nExceptional negotiation and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and align branch and department leaders without direct authority and build supplier relationships that consistently deliver value on both sides of the table.\nA bachelor's degree or diploma in Supply Chain, Business, or a related discipline. A Supply Chain Management Certificate is preferred and NAFA/CAFM certification is a meaningful asset — along with a valid driver's license and the understanding that a pre-hire criminal security clearance and credit check will be required.\nWhat We Offer:\nCompetitive wages and flexible benefits.\nOur company RRSP matching program.\n50% off rentals at any of our Driving Force locations.\nLearning and growth opportunities.\nPaid vacation and wellness time.\nWe support your wellbeing through our Thrive wellness program.\nWe 'Celebrate Great' through our rewards and recognition programs.\nThe Driving Force Groups of Companies values diversity and is committed to providing equal opportunities in the workplace. We invite applicants from qualified individuals of all backgrounds. While we welcome all interested candidates, only those selected for an interview will receive further communication.\nIf you require accommodation during any part of the recruitment process, please let us know.\nFinal candidates will be required to undergo a security screening. This may include a driver abstract, criminal history check, reference checks and/or credit check.\nFraudulent Job Posting Alert\n\nThe Driving Force Group of Companies has been made aware that fraudulent third-party websites are reposting our job ads to attempt to farm and abuse applicant data. Always apply directly through the official company careers page or a trusted, verified job board like LinkedIn or Indeed. 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