Sourcing Manager

3 weeks ago

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada Daiya Foods Inc Full time
Job Title: Sourcing Manager

Welcome to Daiya Foods, where we are the creators of a revolutionary cheese alternative that tastes, shreds, melts and stretches like traditional cheese. Today, as plant-based food grows in popularity, that spirit of innovation continues to inspire our team. Our diverse portfolio of great tasting foods invites everyone to the table.

Our dedication to minimizing environmental impact extends across our operations. We operate in a manufacturing facility and office that is LEED certified, embodying our commitment to sustainability through the leadership in energy and environmental design principles.

The Sourcing Manager drives strategic sourcing to enhance operations and supply chain capabilities by identifying, evaluating and implementing new suppliers. This role will be responsible for negotiating agreements for key commodities, managing supplier qualifications and supporting purchasing activities for indirect materials. The Sourcing Manager will collaborate with cross-functional teams in Operations, FSQA, Marketing and Research & Development (R&D).

Key Responsibilities:
  • Build and maintain strong partnerships with key suppliers, including evaluating and recommending vendors based on cost, quality, and capabilities, and ensuring alignment with business needs.
  • Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives in collaboration with R&D, FSQA, Marketing and Operations, to identify and source new ingredients and packaging.
  • Monitor market trends and commodities to identify the best sourcing options and alternative suppliers, supporting cost improvement projects and leveraging buying power.
  • Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for vendor and material approval processes and maintain detailed sourcing records by vendor.
  • Collaborate with the R&D and Marketing teams to provide procurement expertise and support new product launches and innovation and renovation projects.
  • Manage project transitions from product development to commercialization for all Procurement functions.
  • Oversee procurement activities for indirect materials, including issuing purchase orders and managing purchase requests for the Plant and Co-Packers.
  • Assist in sourcing for Co-packers to partner for launching our new products.
  • Attend trade shows as needed to keep up with market trends, establishing new connections with new vendors to increase capabilities within Daiya's vendor portfolio.
Your Background
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management or related fields and five (5) years of related experience in Sourcing or Procurement or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
  • Minimum three (3) years' experience in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry.
What You Bring
  • Effective leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple team projects and deliverables.
  • Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize competing demands and meet tight deadlines.
  • Highly skilled in analyzing situations and solving complex problems efficiently.
  • Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills, able to convey ideas across all levels of the organization.
  • Ability to persuade, influence, and negotiate effectively at all organizational levels.
  • High attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and quality in all tasks.
  • Emotional Intelligence – You possess the ability to manage emotions, as well as seek to understand the emotions of others around you.
  • Growth Mindset – You find opportunities and possibilities when challenged, embrace continuous learning, and constantly strive to grow and improve.
  • Effective Communication – You effectively listen, assess, and adjust your communication to align your intention and impact.
  • Collaboration – You work with and through others to create great results for Daiya.
  • Driving Results – You take the initiative to find solutions, deliver results, maintain focus, and drive accountability.
  • Service Excellence – You understand and serve the needs of others (Daiyans, consumers, and our communities).
About Us

Daiya Foods humbly acknowledges that the land on which we work, live, and play is the unceded traditional territory of the Coast Salish peoples, including the Tsleil-Waututh, Squamish, and Musqueam Nations. This connection to the land is not only a source of inspiration but also a guiding force in our journey towards greater environmental stewardship and community engagement.

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