Procurement Manager

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.RESPONSIBILITIES: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.Supplier Management: 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: Conduct market research to find new suppliers and evaluate cost-effectiveness, while continuously seeking opportunities for cost savings.Collaboration: 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. Manage vendor/supplier invoices and work with Finance to ensure processing in a timely manner. 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.Compliance: 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. REQUIREMENTS:Bachelor of Administration degree in Business or Finance with a focus on Supply Chain, or similar.Excellent oral and written communication skills with strong interpersonal and presentation skills.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; familiarity with SYSPRO is a plus.Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office – Word/Excel, ERP systems).Must be able to manage confidential information in an ethical and professional manner.Effective diligence and a high degree of accuracy.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. PERKS:Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses. Salary ranges from $85k - $100k depending on experience.Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurances and company-sponsored RRSP.Professional development opportunities.A collaborative, energetic, and entrepreneurial team environment.Why Kelly®?As a worker today, it’s up to you to take charge of your career and look for opportunities to learn, grow and achieve your potential. Helping you find what’s next is what we’re all about. We know what’s going on in the evolving world of work—just ask the nearly 500,000 people we employ each year. Connecting with us means getting the support, guidance and opportunities needed to take your career where you may have never imagined.About Kelly®At Kelly, we’re always thinking about what’s next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. 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