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Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist

4 months ago

Toronto, Canada Lactalis Canada Full time

Job Title: Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Cheese

Location: Greater Toronto Area


About Us:

Welcome to Lactalis Canada – where we take pride in being recognized as one of Forbes' 2022 top employers 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. In fact, we’re proud to say our products grace the shelves of an incredible 94% of Canadian households


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


About the opportunity:

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. Under the guidance of the Manager, the incumbent will lead the North American sourcing strategy initiatives for an assigned Category.



The attributes we are looking for:

  • 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.
  • Support the bid process by consulting with users to determine the expectations; preparing bid documents; 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 negotiation cost savings initiatives. Manage and implement upstream activities with suppliers.
  • 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. The scope includes sourcing, pricing, as well as sharing process improvements ideas provided by the vendors.
  • 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. objective targets and reviewing and ensuring correctness of pricelist. Manage PPV


What you will bring:

  • 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
  • High level of initiative, and strong interpersonal skills.
  • Strong negotiation & presentation skills
  • 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
  • Ease of presenting in front of small to medium size groups and leadership
  • Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines within specified time constraints
  • Ability to operate in a team environment with the ability to motivate others
  • Ability to adapt in a changing work environment
  • Bilingual (French/English) is an asset
  • Be able to travel 15% of the time, between Canada and US.



What Lactalis will offer:

Lactalis Canada believes in rewarding its people with the following comprehensive benefits package and perks:

  • A Competitive Base Salary
  • A Performance-Based Bonus System
  • 4 Weeks of Vacation
  • Benefits starting day 1
  • A Pension Program with an Employer Match at 100% of up to 6%
  • Tuition reimbursement plan of up to $3,000/year
  • A Volunteer Day to give back to your community
  • Learning and Development opportunities
  • A commitment to internal career advancement with potential for international mobility



Our ESG commitment:


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.

At Lactalis Canada, we value our employees as catalysts for positive change. Together, we will create a sustainable future, promote belonging, and make a lasting impact on the world.


Our commitment to DEI:


Fuel Our Culture with Your Uniqueness Lactalis thrives on the value each person brings. We're dedicated to amplifying diverse voices, inviting personal and professional growth, and embracing everyone's true selves. We're committed to crafting an environment that genuinely welcomes all, reflecting the richness of our people and communities.


Our promise extends to accessible processes and spaces. 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. If required, we'll contact you after signing a Job Offer.