Associate Director, Purchasing

Who are we? Organika is a premium natural health company from Vancouver, Canada. We have been obsessed with helping people live healthier for over 35 years now! As trendsetters in the health industry, we strongly believe everyone should have accessibility to natural wellness solutions. We are award-winning innovators, whose collective commitment is to offer the highest-quality standards and put our customers first

About the Role
We are seeking a strategic and experienced Associate Director of Purchasing to lead and elevate our procurement and Commercialization functions. This new leadership role is responsible for designing and executing purchasing strategies, overseeing vendor relationships, managing cost controls, and ensuring the seamless flow of materials to support organizational goals. As a key member of the leadership team, the Associate Director of Purchasing will influence business decisions and drive continuous improvement across our supply chain.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Vendor Management

• Develop and execute purchasing strategies that align with business objectives, optimizing cost, quality, and delivery.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with global and local suppliers, negotiating contracts and resolving complex supply issues.
• Analyze and assess supplier and co-man performance metrics, driving continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Attend local and international trade shows and industry events to identify sourcing opportunities, market trends, and innovations.

Procurement Operations

• Oversee the execution of purchase orders and ensure compliance with purchasing policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Collaborate with logistics and warehouse teams to align procurement plans with inventory and delivery schedules.
• Proactively manage supply risks, including shortages and delayed deliveries, by proposing alternative solutions.
• Ensure proper handling of supplier claims, chargebacks, and non-conformance resolutions.
• Oversee all import activities, including customs clearance, documentation, and compliance with international trade regulations.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure all procurement and import activities comply with local and international regulations (e.g., customs, trade, anti-corruption).
• Manage procurement risks including supplier reliability, geopolitical changes, and currency fluctuations.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and mentor the purchasing team, fostering a high-performing, accountable, and collaborative culture.
• Design team structures and processes that scale with business growth.
• Provide coaching, training, and career development for team members at all levels.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Product Development, Marketing, Finance, and Logistics.
• Develop and align departmental plans to company wide OKRs.

Financial & Reporting Accountability

• Partner with Finance to forecast purchasing budgets, monitor variances, and implement cost-saving initiatives.
• Develop procurement KPIs, dashboards, and routine reporting to track departmental performance.
• Evaluate vendor terms, freight strategies, and payment plans to ensure financial efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA or relevant designation (e.g., SCMP, CPSM) is an asset.
• Minimum 8–10 years of progressive experience in procurement or supply chain, with at least 3–5 years in a people manager/leadership role.
• Proven success in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, and team management.
• Experience working in natural health industries is a must.
• Knowledge of ERP systems and procurement tools; proficiency with Excel and data analysis.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities with a strategic mindset.
• Ability to travel 20% of the time, locally and internationally.

Why work for Organika?
Working with us means you will belong to a team of driven individuals who thrive in a versatile and ever-changing environment. We are on a journey to achieve our vision of being the #1 guide for natural health in Canada and we are looking for individuals who are genuinely excited about this!

Certified as a Great place to Work and a Diversity Equity Inclusion Workplace we are serious about providing an environment that supports happy, healthy, and hungry individuals achieve their personal and professional dreams. With over 70% of our team holding nationalities outside of Canada, and the ability to speak over 25 different languages, we are a team that welcomes everyone.

Aside from being a part of a globally recognized brand, we offer some great benefits and perks such as: access to an on-site RHN, yoga, guided mediation, professional development allowance, fitness reimbursements, mat-leave top-up, regular social events, product discounts... just to name a few.

Apply Now
If this sounds like a journey you’d like to be a part of, please submit your resume and short note about why you are excited about this opportunity today! While we may not be able to respond to everyone individually, please know that we truly appreciate the time and effort you put into your application, and we will be in touch with only those successfully selected for next steps.