Supply Chain Canada - Central

03/23/2026

How can Canadian supply chain leaders stay resilient amid advancing AI and evolving trade policies?

Join our upcoming webinar, Balancing Automation, AI, and Tariffs: Strategies for Canadian Supply Chain Leaders, to explore practical strategies for navigating technological change and shifting trade dynamics.
📅 March 25, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM CST
💻Free webinar | Members earn 2 CPD credits

Hosted by Adam van Schijndel, President of Focused Forward.

🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/g6e8KA_A

01/29/2026

Negotiation Power: Your Framework for Better Results

Strong negotiation outcomes start long before the conversation begins. This free, five-part webinar series, led by Rick Reid, CEO of Supply Chain Canada – Central, focuses on the preparation, perspective, and strategic thinking that underpin effective negotiations—helping professionals strengthen leverage, manage complexity, and achieve better results across the supply chain.

Session 1 | Feb 5
The Perspective Playbook – Build awareness of your own position, the other party, and the broader context to communicate more effectively and collaboratively.

Session 2 | Feb 12
Negotiation Preparation & Identifying Your BATNA – Learn how to define and use your BATNA to prepare strategically and negotiate with confidence.

🕙 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📅 Series dates: Feb 5, 12, 19, 26 & March 12, 2026
▶️ Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UdRvmlh_RDy8KQFAxYXbyA #/registration

01/22/2026

🚨 Job Posting Alert! Apply by TOMORROW!

📦 Customer Services Coordinator (Sales)
📍 Winnipeg, MB | Duha Group
💼 Full-time | $45,000–$50,000
🗓️ Deadline: Tomorrow (Jan 23, 2026)

Duha Color Services Ltd. is hiring a Customer Services Coordinator to support the Sales team by managing client inquiries, coordinating sales activities, and maintaining CRM records in a manufacturing and B2B environment.

Reporting to the Global Director of Sales and Business Development, you will support the end-to-end sales process, assist Account Managers, update the sales pipeline, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

✅ 1–2 years of sales or account management experience (manufacturing/B2B preferred)
✅ Strong customer service, communication, and organizational skills
✅ Experience with Salesforce CRM and Microsoft Office

📄 Job details: https://ow.ly/vrUK50Y1hjb

📩 How to apply: https://ow.ly/FbK850Y1hj8

🏢 About the Company:
Duha Color Services is a leading manufacturer of innovative colour marketing tools. ▶️ https://www.duhagroup.com/

01/22/2026

🚨 Supply Chain Job Posting Alert!

📦 Senior Procurement Specialist
📍 Toronto, ON | Royal Ontario Museum
💼 Full-time, Permanent | $78,575–$89,800
🗓️ Apply by February 6, 2026

The Royal Ontario Museum is hiring a Senior Procurement Specialist to lead complex and negotiated procurements in alignment with public-sector legislation, trade agreements, and internal purchasing and signing authority policies.

Reporting to the Manager, Procurement and Administration Services, you will provide expert procurement guidance, lead RFx and negotiated procurements, support contract administration, and ensure fair, transparent, and value-driven procurement outcomes across capital and operational projects.

✅ 5+ years of progressive procurement experience in a public-sector or complex environment
✅ Strong knowledge of procurement legislation, trade agreements, and contract administration
✅ Experience leading negotiated RFPs and complex procurements

📄 Job details: https://ow.ly/OfTK50Y0KPk

📩 How to apply:
ROM job portal: https://ow.ly/vapX50Y0KPr

🏛 About the Company:
Royal Ontario Museum – Canada’s most-visited museum and a leading cultural institution ▶️ https://www.rom.on.ca

01/21/2026

Last chance for employers to register — Talent Connection 2026

Employer registration is closing soon. 15+ companies have already confirmed their participation in the very first Manitoba Transportation & Distribution Talent Connection event.

This is your final opportunity to join fellow employers and connect directly with top supply chain and transportation candidates — including new graduates and internationally experienced talent ready to enter the workforce.

Don’t miss the chance to meet Manitoba’s emerging talent and strengthen your future hiring pipeline.

📅 Wednesday, February 11, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Radisson Hotel, Winnipeg

🔗 Employer registration only — register now:
https://ow.ly/LPBT50Xx0uI
‼️ Registration deadline: End of January

01/16/2026

🚨 Supply Chain Job Posting Alert!

📦 Category Manager
📍 Winnipeg, MB | Westward Parts Services Ltd.
💼 Full-time, Temporary (12–16 months)

Westward Parts Services Ltd. is hiring a to support supplier engagement, pricing, inventory management, logistics coordination, and product line performance across agriculture and industrial parts.

Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, you will manage supplier relationships, forecast market trends, negotiate pricing and terms, monitor inventory across warehouse locations, and support sales and marketing initiatives.

✅ Experience in supply chain, purchasing, or product/category management
✅ Strong negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills
✅ Knowledge of inventory and logistics; agriculture or manufacturing experience an asset

📄 Job details:
https://ow.ly/ghXq50XXqaz
📩 How to apply:
Apply via the MacDon job portal:
https://ow.ly/LxU450XXqaB
Or email resume and cover letter to: [email protected]
🏢 About the Company:
Westward Parts Services Ltd. – Canada’s leading agriculture and industrial parts distributor. https://www.westwardparts.com

01/15/2026

📢 New to federal procurement? Start here.

If you’ve ever wondered how the Government of Canada actually buys goods and services — and what suppliers need to know before bidding — this session is for you. Part 1 of our Procurement Webinar Series breaks down the federal procurement process into clear, practical steps.

✔️ Learn how departments evaluate and award contracts
✔️ Understand the key stages of the procurement process
✔️ Get clarity on what first-time suppliers often overlook

📅 February 3 | 12–1 PM CST | 1–2 PM ET
💻 Free webinar | Earn 2 CPD credits
🔗 Register: https://ow.ly/95gI50XFMO6

Supply Chain Manitoba Manitoba Trucking Association Manitoba Aviation Council

Are you considering selling to the Government of Canada? Join a representative from Procurement Assistance Canada to learn about the federal procurement process to help you decide if you want to pursue federal procurement for your business. This seminar will help you: - Understand the federal procur...

01/09/2026

Public Sector Procurement: Turning Complexity into Opportunity

Public sector procurement is a major economic driver across Ontario and Manitoba, involving billions in annual government purchasing. Succeeding in this space means navigating regulatory requirements, transparency expectations, and value creation within a highly structured environment.

Supply Chain Canada – Central invites you to an interactive panel discussion with public sector procurement leaders, offering practical insights on:

• Managing policy, regulatory, and trade agreement requirements
• Building value-driven supplier relationships in a public-sector context
• Balancing transparency with operational efficiency
• Identifying emerging opportunities in public infrastructure and services

This session is designed for public sector professionals, suppliers exploring government opportunities, and those considering a career in procurement.

📅 January 21, 2026
🕒 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CT | 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET
📍 Online
📝 Earn 2 CPD points
🎤 Panel discussion with live Q&A

To support meaningful dialogue, space is limited.
🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/g7AqwuBP

01/07/2026

📢 Supply Chain Job Posting Alert!

📦 Procurement Advisor
📍 Winnipeg, MB | Manitoba Hydro
💼 Term – 12 months | $61,203–$84,653 annually
🗓️ Apply by January 16, 2026

Manitoba Hydro is hiring a to support strategic sourcing and competitive procurement for goods and services of moderate value and complexity. This role partners closely with internal stakeholders to lead tendering activities, ensure fair and transparent evaluations, and deliver best-value outcomes aligned with public-sector policies and Trade Agreements.

✔ Ideal Candidates
- Experienced in public-sector or regulated procurement environments
- Strong in competitive bidding, contract law, and sourcing strategy
- Skilled communicator with strong analytical and stakeholder-management abilities

📄 Job details: https://ow.ly/FeBX50XT2zi
📩 Apply online: https://www.hydro.mb.ca/careers
🏢 About the Company: https://www.hydro.mb.ca

01/06/2026

📢 Free Procurement Webinar Series

Looking to better understand how to do business with the Government of Canada? Join this free, two-part webinar series delivered by Procurement Assistance Canada for a practical overview of federal procurement and common misconceptions around selling to government.

✔️ Learn how government departments buy goods and services
✔️ Understand key procurement processes and expectations
✔️ Earn 2 CPD credits per webinar

🗓️ Feb 3 | 12–1 PM CST | 1–2 PM ET
Introduction to Federal Procurement
🔗 Register: https://ow.ly/95gI50XFMO6

🗓️ Feb 17 | 12–1 PM CST | 1–2 PM ET
Myth Busting Government Procurement
🔗 Register: https://ow.ly/thhE50XFMO3

Supply Chain Manitoba Manitoba Trucking Association Manitoba Aviation Council

01/05/2026

Kick off 2026 with a strong start in your professional development. This January, Supply Chain Canada is offering a series of workshops and webinars designed to support supply chain and procurement professionals with practical insights, timely topics, and recognized PD hours.

🔹 Engineering & Construction Contracts: Understanding Contracting Models, Risks & Administration in Project Delivery
📅 January 13–14, 2026
🕒 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM CT | 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM ET
🔗 https://ow.ly/Q8R950XRZej

🔹 A Year in Review of Federal Procurement 2024–2025 (FREE Webinar)
📅 January 14, 2026
🕒 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM CT | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET
🔗 https://ow.ly/t3wc50XRZeh

🔹 Supply Chain Canada Career Development Webinar Series – Break Through the Application Black Hole
📅 January 17, 24 & 31, 2026
🕒 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CT | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET
🔗 https://ow.ly/RgOL50XRZef

🔹 Public Sector Procurement: Challenges & Opportunities (Panel Discussion)
📅 January 21, 2026
🕒 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CT | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET
🔗 https://ow.ly/QmIt50XRZeg

🔹 Supplier Evaluation Mastery: Build Defensible Scoring Models & Make Audit-Ready Supplier Decisions
📅 January 27–28, 2026
🕒 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM CT | 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM ET
🔗 https://ow.ly/aV9950XRZee

Advance your skills, earn professional development hours, and stay current on issues shaping the supply chain profession.

12/23/2025

📢 Supply Chain Job Posting Alert!

📦 Strategic Sourcing Specialist
📍 Winnipeg, MB | RRC Polytech
💼 Full-time, Regular | $70,441–$99,301 annually
🗓️ Apply by January 12, 2026

is hiring a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to lead full-cycle procurement activities and support best-value sourcing across the College. This role works closely with internal and external partners to manage competitive and non-competitive procurements, strengthen contract management, and drive continuous improvement within a public-sector, trade-compliant environment.

✔ Ideal Candidates

Experience in public-sector or regulated procurement and Trade Agreements

Strong sourcing strategy, RFP/RFQ development, and contract management skills

Effective stakeholder engagement and continuous-improvement mindset

📄 Job details: https://ow.ly/fN3t50XMRmT
📩 Apply online: https://ow.ly/mABa50XMRmX
🏢 About the Company: https://www.rrc.ca/