Head of Supply Chain and Procurement

Kelly's customer, is looking for a Procurement Manager to join their team on a permanent basis, where you will be overseeing two facilities, one in Vaughan, ON, the other in Mississauga, ON.
Strategy and planning:
Develop and implement procurement strategies, including sourcing, supplier selection, and contract negotiation.
Attend daily production meetings and keep the team apprised of expected deliveries and any issues that may affect schedule completion.
Identify, evaluate, and build strong relationships with suppliers to secure quality products at competitive prices and ensure timely delivery.

Create vendor scorecards identifying key performance and compliance metrics.
Track performance, identify areas for improvement and deliver necessary changes.
Prepare and review contracts, RFP bids, proposals, vendor agreements, and pricing to ensure items meet specifications and tolerances for product specifications and food safe manufacturing.
Cost control:
~ Work with cross-functional teams (like operations, production, and quality assurance) to align procurement activities with business goals.
Work with the Production Planner to coordinate just in time delivery of perishable ingredients, non-floor and floor stock of components to facilitate the timely production of goods.
Inventory and logistics:
~ Forecast demand, optimize inventory levels, and coordinate with logistics and warehouse teams to ensure smooth receiving of goods.

Risk management:
Monitor market trends, assess supply chain risks, and implement strategies to mitigate them.
Address and resolve internal (inter-department) and external (vendors and customers) inquiries, including facilitating appropriate internal discussions and sign-off, when necessary, before communicating out of the organization.
Ensure all procurement activities and policies comply with industry regulations, such as food safety and quality standards.
Coordinate with suppliers, Receiving, and QA as required to ensure compliance with our Food Safety and Regulatory programs.

Bachelor of Administration degree in Business or Finance with a focus on Supply Chain, or similar.
~ 7+ years demonstrated experience in purchasing role in a food manufacturing environment.
~ Proficient in procurement processes; research, negotiation, planning, ordering.
~ Demonstrated experience with purchasing components using ERP applications; Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office – Word/Excel, ERP systems).
~ Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills.
~ Tenacity and desire to both reduce costs and achieve the Company’s goals and objectives, including the production of high-quality, great-tasting products are absolute requirements.


Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurances and company-sponsored RRSP.
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