Job Title: Principal Manager - Surface Treatments and Industrial Chemicals
Location: Brampton, Ontario or Boucherville, Quebec/Hybrid
Job Type: Full Time
About Us:
AZELIS is North America’s leading specialty chemical distributor serving multiple markets including CASE, Construction, Care, Lubricants, Agriculture and Pharma. At AZELIS, our teams drive innovation in formulation for change-makers. In our laboratories, they infuse the magic that inspires our clients and propels us toward the future. We see change as a valuable opportunity for growth and learning. United by passion, vision, and values, we know that together, anything is possible. Our industry is ready to evolve. Looking for a challenge? Join us and make a difference. Ready to innovate? You’re in the right place.
Mission: Integrate and manage a new type of supplier for AZELIS using new IT/Web tools while providing innovated solutions to execute the onboarding and growth of this new supplier. Your chance to be a first in a company that supports creativity, growth, and excellence and potentially take your success to other regions in the Americas.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supplier Onboarding & Development:
- Lead the strategic onboarding, development, and optimization of a new supplier within emerging markets and industries, ensuring alignment with AZELIS's objectives and market expansion goals.
- Maintain a comprehensive understanding of internal and external supplier system platforms, products, and capabilities.
- Leadership:
- Oversee the full project of onboarding of a supplier with a portfolio of over 300 products and serving 600+ customers
- Continue with providing ongoing training and robust support to customers and sales teams to ensure smooth integration and operational success.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Work closely with multiple internal teams - to align project goals with organizational timelines.
- Foster continuous improvement efforts to optimize processes, ensuring seamless execution and delivery.
- IT and Process Automation:
- Leverage both existing and newly implemented IT systems (e.g., Metamaze) to automate critical processes, including customer order entry, payment processing, and inventory management.
- Drive innovation in systems integration to streamline operations and improve efficiency.
- Technical Expertise & Training:
- Provide in-depth technical expertise and product knowledge to internal teams, stakeholders, and external customers.
- Lead training initiatives to enhance team capabilities, ensuring they are well-equipped to support product offerings and customer needs.
- Perform any other related tasks in support of the department and organization.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in chemistry, materials science, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field preferred
- Proven experience in supplier development and project management
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, global environment and adapt to changing priorities while staying positive and motivating internal employees
- Only candidates with existing legal permission to work in Canada will be considered.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary based on experience and expertise.
- Annual performance-based bonus program.
- Employer-matching group RRSP (Retirement Savings Plan).
- Fully company-paid health and dental insurance, with access to telemedicine services.
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their families.
- Flexible paid time-off policy, prioritizing work-life balance.
- Dynamic company social and cultural events.
- Charitable giving support, including a donation matching program—your contributions to eligible charities will be matched by the company.
- Community involvement initiatives.
- Service recognition program.
- Free parking.
- Professional development opportunities and ongoing training.
- Flexible work schedule (alternating weeks of 3 days in-office and 2 days in-office).
At AZELIS, we believe in diversity, inclusion, and employee growth. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds, gender identities, sexual orientations, and professional experiences to apply.
Looking for an environment where your expertise is valued and where you can grow? Join us and be part of a team with heart and ambition
Top Skills
What We Do
As a leading global innovation service provider in the specialty chemicals and food ingredients industry, we are committed to creating value for principals and customers whilst providing a great work environment and career opportunities.
Azelis has 4,200+ employees across 65 countries worldwide. We work with around 2,800 principals to provide a diverse range of innovative products/services to 63,000+ customers.
Our industry-dedicated sales teams have specialist product and application knowledge, combined with business know-how, enabling us to add value in all business relationships.
We’re always looking to add new talent to our team and encourage and support the personal and professional growth of all employees.
Specialties include:
Life Sciences: Personal Care, Home Care & Industrial Cleaning, Pharma & Healthcare, Food & Nutrition, Animal Nutrition, Agricultural & Environmental
Industrial Chemicals: CASE, Electronics, Essential Chemicals, Fine Chemicals, Advanced Materials & Additives, Chemicals, Lubricants & Metal Working Fluids, Other Applications, Textiles, Leather & Paper
At Azelis, our partnerships with customers and principals remain at the heart of our activities. As a leading global innovation service provider, our entrepreneurial approach to doing business is reflected in our can-do attitude.
Across our network of more than 70 application laboratories, our award-winning staff help develop formulations and provide technical guidance along the customers’ product development process. We combine a global market reach with a local footprint to offer a reliable, integrated and unique digital service to customers and attractive business opportunities to principals.
Striving to create a positive impact on the environment and communities around the world, we are top-industry-rated by Sustainalytics. Azelis is a leader in sustainability.
We aim to provide effective, sustainable, and reliable solutions. Our business is your business
