The Procurement Manager will be optimizing the costing, sourcing, and inventory levels of the right materials for each application.

This position combines a wide band of execution/hands-on buying responsibilities with strategic responsabilities related to procurement. One Buyer is reporting to this managerial position.

Responsibilities:

- Liaises with key company employees to determine their product and service needs (Production, Sales, R&D;, Production Supplies, etc)
- Manages 1 direct report
- Works with NPD Department in sourcing new materials
- Handles some RFPs directly and monitors others
- Monitors business trends and market product availability
- Nurtures relationships with suppliers to negotiate the best pricing, terms and conditions while maintaining collaborative relationships
- Performs vendor analysis on a regular basis
- Identifies and executes changes in buying parameters in a highly effective manner resulting in improved service levels, lower spoilage and liquidation,



and right sized inventory levels
- Identifies and researches potential new suppliers
- Insures there are contingency plans in place for each material
- Monitors costs of company purchases versus historical and budget
- Develops and implements strategies for optimizing the supply chain
- Plans and monitors the supply chain for regular sales, seasonal and LTOs
- Create new items in the ERP system

Requirements:

- Minimum 5 years in procurement
- Minimum 2 years in food and beverage industry
- Strong excel skills
- Very strong negotiation skills
- Experience in preparing RFP processes

If you consider this might be a great fit, please apply with a presentation letter.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $100,000.00-$135,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Extended health care

Work Location: In person

📌 Procurement Manager (Dunnville)
🏢 Original Foods
📍 Dunnville