Project Specialist

1 week ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Lactalis Canada Inc Full time

Job Title:
Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Cheese

Our journey revolves around enhancing the lives of Canadians through a rich variety of dairy delights, including some of Canadian's favourite dairy brands such as like Black Diamond Cheese, Lactantia Milk, Astro Yogurt, Balderson Cheese, and Cheestrings.

With a 140-year legacy driven by innovation and unwavering quality, we're seeking like-minded individuals to join us in shaping our next chapter.

Our flexible hybrid work model accommodates 40% remote work, adapting to the evolving needs of our workforce. Step into a collaborative hub with our revamped office, and enjoy free parking, endless coffee, delicious Lactalis snacks, an on-site gym, and more

The Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist, is an active member of the Purchasing Team North America (NA), participates in sharing purchasing excellence and strategies, supporting teamwork, joint learning and development initiatives.

Support the development of local /regional sourcing strategies for the portfolio managed through detailed analysis of historical & current spend data, combined with sourcing and research of new suppliers.


  • Participates in the development, implementation, and management of the strategy for Canadian cheese category, making sure the needs and specifications of the commercial team are considered.
  • Provides general support for the North America Purchasing team (Canada & US) in SRM, support of quality documentation collection, design, business cases, etc.
  • Identifies and develops productivity projects for Lactalis Canada and other Lactalis affiliates in North America.
  • performing bid analysis, teaming up and/or leading the negotiation and preparing the recommendations regarding vendor contracts.
  • Support global negotiation initiatives led by corporate office global procurement by providing information such as pricing specifications and vendor listings and negotiating at local level.
  • Identify and execute value analysis and vendor transfer savings opportunities as a cross-functional effort to deliver cost reduction targets and optimize other performance measures such as on-time delivery & lead time on purchased goods and services, without jeopardizing quality, flexibility and supply continuity.
  • Participate as an active cross-functional team member, along with Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Quality, Technical Packaging, Sales and Marketing and other key functional areas of the business for effective project execution such as new launches, line extensions, and process optimization. Develop supplier relationships to optimize supplier quality and performance, including continuous improvement, innovation, and reduction in total cost of ownership to add value to North America region. Resolve supplier quality and supplier non-conformance concerns.
  • Perform administrative duties such as tracking cost savings initiatives and providing monthly status reports vs. Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement or another appropriate discipline
  • Three (3) to seven (7) years' experience in a Procurement function, preferably at a food company
  • Industrial and/or Supply Chain Purchasing experience preferred
  • Experience at paper packaging categories is an asset
  • Strong planning, project management, leadership skills and execution skills
  • Rigorous data driven/analytical capability and ability to present data to a leadership level
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office including advanced proficiency MS Excel and MS PowerPoint
  • Bilingual (French/English) is an asset
  • A Performance-Based Bonus System
  • A Pension Program with an Employer Match at 100% of up to 6%
  • A Volunteer Day to give back to your community
  • A commitment to internal career advancement with potential for international mobility
Our ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) roadmap drives our sustainability mission.

We aim to positively impact communities and the planet by enabling stakeholders including our people, consumers, customers, suppliers, dairy farmers, government, and industry partners to have a positive impact on the wellbeing of our communities and the planet through all that we do.

We're committed to crafting an environment that genuinely welcomes all, reflecting the richness of our people and communities.

If you require accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent), please inform our Talent Acquisition team – confidentiality will be maintained.


Note:
Lactalis Canada does not conduct credit or background checks through LinkedIn

Job Type:
Full-time
Company pension
Disability insurance
Discounted or free food
On-site gym
On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:
~ French not required

Day shift
Monday to Friday

Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Etobicoke, ON M9C 5K7
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