Procurement Specialist

At Iconic Wineries of British Columbia, we are the stewards of some of Canada's most iconic luxury estate wineries, including Mission Hill Family Estate, CedarCreek Estate Winery, Martin’s Lane Winery, and CheckMate Artisanal Winery. Nestled in the breathtaking Okanagan Valley, these properties are recognized not only for world-class wines, but also for exceptional architecture, hospitality, craftsmanship, and guest experiences. Our estate wineries reflect our passion for creating remarkable places that inspire people and stand the test of time.

The Opportunity

The Procurement Specialist, Vineyard Operations & Development is responsible for leading the end-to-end sourcing, purchasing, vendor compliance, and supply chain execution for vineyard operations and development activities across IWBC's vineyard portfolio.

Reporting to the Director of Viticulture, this role manages capital expenditures associated with vineyard development, infrastructure, trellis systems, and vine procurement, as well as operational purchasing for fertilizers, crop protection products, fuel, and farm consumables. The successful candidate will also oversee third-party grape purchasing administration, vendor governance, procurement compliance, and accounts payable workflows.

This position combines strategic sourcing, commercial negotiation, market analysis, and supply chain coordination with a strong focus on financial controls, vendor risk management, and operational efficiency, helping ensure materials and services are delivered at the best value and at the right time to support vineyard success.

Accountabilities & Impact

• Lead sourcing, procurement, and contract negotiations for both capital and operational vineyard expenditures, ensuring best value, quality, and service delivery.
• Manage vendor onboarding, compliance, and governance processes, including supplier verification, insurance, banking, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead competitive RFQ and RFP processes, conduct market research and price benchmarking, and negotiate pricing, rebates, and contract terms to generate measurable cost savings.
• Administer procurement workflows, purchase orders, invoice approvals, and 3-way matching processes to ensure strong financial controls and accurate payment processing.
• Partner with vineyard operations and finance teams to manage third-party grape purchase agreements, grower contracts, delivery tracking, and procurement records.
• Coordinate supply chain logistics and inventory planning to ensure timely availability of vineyard inputs, development materials, and operational supplies.
• Maintain accurate procurement data, vendor records, contracts, and documentation to support reporting, compliance, and audit readiness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to optimize purchasing processes, improve supplier performance, and support vineyard development and operational objectives.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Commerce, Agribusiness, or a related field.
• 3-5+ years of progressive procurement, purchasing, or supply chain experience managing both capital and operational expenditures.
• Experience in agriculture, viticulture, winery operations, food and beverage, manufacturing, construction, or industrial procurement environments is preferred.
• Strong experience with strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, RFQ/RFP management, pricing analysis, vendor relationship management, and supplier performance evaluation.
• Proven knowledge of procurement controls, purchase order management, invoice reconciliation, and 3-way matching processes.
• Experience working with procurement, ERP, AP, or vendor-management systems; experience with Graphite Connect, Laserfiche, AgCode, or Vintrace is considered an asset.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to conduct market research, benchmark pricing, evaluate supplier proposals, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail, strong financial acumen, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional procurement designations such as SCMP, CPSM, or equivalent certifications are considered strong assets.

Why Join Us?

As part of our Total Rewards program, we are proud to offer:

• Monthly Employee Wine Program
• Health and dental benefits, mental health support, and 24/7 access to a primary care physician through Lumino Health
• Paid time off
• An extensive offering of world-class learning and development programs to support your career growth, including Franklin Covey and Lumina resources
• Opportunities to contribute to one of Canada's most respected luxury wine organizations

At IWBC, We Exist to Unearth the Extraordinary

Best in Our Craft
We set the standard through a pursuit of excellence in our products, processes, properties, and people.

Ambitiously Curious
We stay curious, dream big, and navigate the unknown with an enduring belief in better.

Made with Humility
We bring humility, authenticity, fun, and support to every collaboration and celebrate wins as a team.

Daringly Disruptive
We challenge the status quo, move quickly to seize opportunities, and act resourcefully to stay ahead.

We are growing a lasting legacy in the wine industry, with people first. Apply now!