Give & Go Prepared Foods Corp. is a proud member of the Mondelēz family. We are a leading and growing North American manufacturer of baked goods for over 30 years. If you're looking for a company that will provide you with opportunities for career growth and development, while working with an energetic team with deeply ingrained values of respect, direct and open communication, quality and accountability, we’d love to have you join our team. Our Consumer Brands: two-bite® brand, include two bite-brownies®, Kimberley's Bakeshoppe™, Mason St. Bakehouse™ and The Worthy Crumb Pastry Co™

Job Overview:
Responsible to execute ingredient strategic sourcing initiatives supporting and identified by Sr. Sourcing Manager including but not limited to: ingredient innovation, BCP’s/alternatives, NAFNAC, ensuring procurement compliance and sourcing related activities for secondary ingredient categories.

Key Responsibilities:

Contributes to the execution of the company’s long-term plan (LTP) within the Procurement department

Provides critical Subject Matter Expertise (SME)

Responsible for reducing costs of purchased goods and services without jeopardizing quality or business continuity

Develop and implement terms & conditions, RFQ, RFP, online bidding and other programs and processes to ensure best value and cost

Resolves day to day issues, escalating any chronic or severe issues to the Sourcing department

Ensures business alignment with the Sourcing department

Develop and manage best-in-class procurement policies, processes, systems, tools, training and auditing

Provides support to other department functions regarding their inventory and procurement requirements

Works with Marketing on project launches, discontinuations and product changes

Supports Supply Chain on material planning, inventories and resolves any supply issues

Partner with and provide procurement leadership and insight to the Operations, Finance, Quality, and R&D; groups as required

The Recipe for Success:





Completion of college diploma in Supply Chain Fundamentals or Business

Minimum 5 years of procurement or sourcing experience within a manufacturing environment

Experience with ERP or similar business systems experience

Knowledge of manufacturing and equipment for food processing and high-speed packaging, as well as Bakery Manufacturing including ingredients

Must possess the financial acumen to manage, measure, and improve operational effectiveness and profitability

Solid communication skills (verbal and written; strong listening skills).

Strong judgement, analysis and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make decisions.

Good ability to motivate and empower team members by providing feedback and recognition

Strong computer systems (MS Office, ERP systems)

Working Knowledge of Lean/Continuous Improvement experience is an asset

What we can offer:

It’s an exciting time to be part of the Give & Go team as we are growing rapidly and want you to become a part our growth and extraordinarily bright future.

As we grow, we are committed to preserving the parts of our diversity & culture that is unique, people-focused and are core to our success at every size. Our values of Quality, Direct Communication and Respect mean something.

Learning and growth; we are working to create an environment where sharing new ideas, experimenting and learning from each other is strongly encouraged.

Give and Go is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees regardless of race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic or national origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences (for which a pardon has been granted), disability, marital or family status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected], citing "AODA" in the subject line, along with your request and contact information. While we appreciate all resume submissions, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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📌 Senior Sourcing Specialist (Manitoba)
🏢 Giveandgo
📍 Manitoba