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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in strategic procurement, vendor management, and contract negotiation within the food manufacturing sector. Proficient in financial analysis, budgeting, and operational excellence methodologies to drive cost savings and efficiency.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Strategic ProcurementVendor ManagementContract NegotiationLean ManufacturingFood Safety Requirements
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Market ResearchFinancial AnalysisRFI/RFP ManagementCost Savings IdentificationOperational Excellence
Soft Skills
CollaborationLeadershipCommunication
Tools & Technologies
Reporting SystemsBusiness Continuity Plans
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's DegreeProfessional Engineering Designation (P.Eng.)
Industry Keywords
Food Manufacturing ProcessesSupplier Performance TrackingContinuous Improvement Projects24/7 Manufacturing Environment
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Execute strategic procurement activities nationally across all Canadian locations for assigned categories, with estimated spend of $20M+
- Conduct market research and analysis
- Negotiate contracts and pricing
- Manage vendor relationships through business reviews, supplier performance tracking, and partnership development
- Develop business continuity plans for high-risk or high-volume materials
- Collaborate with Regional and Group counterparts on synergies and cross-border sourcing
- Attend industry conferences and seminars; occasional travel required
- Negotiate vendor supply agreements and terms with Legal
- Manage RFI/RFP and bid evaluation processes
- Support Material Planners on operational requirements for Canadian production facilities
- Support Finance with budgeting, purchase price variance tracking, financial analysis, and customer costing
- Support R&D, QC/QA, and Operations with material/vendor qualifications, source documentation, samples, and vendor communications
- Support Sales, R&D, and Operations on new business development, product launches, and strategic initiatives
- Identify and execute cost savings and efficiency opportunities
- Report cost savings and forecasted material costs
- Extract procurement data from reporting systems for reporting and presentations
- Support or lead special projects, including ESG implementation and continuous improvement projects
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing, or related field
- Professional Engineering designation (P.Eng.) is considered an asset
- 7-10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience
- Experience leading both production and technical/maintenance functions
- Strong knowledge of food manufacturing processes and food safety requirements
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Operational Excellence, or similar methodologies
- Proven experience leading teams in a 24/7 manufacturing environment
- Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada
Benefits
Comp & perks- Rewarding career and growth potential worldwide
- Challenges in an excellent international company
- Fast pace and dynamic working environment
- Continuous training in management and business principles
- Be an integral part of a successful global company
- Inclusive global workplace
- Accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process for applicants with disabilities as required