Sr. Sourcing Analyst

Sr. Sourcing Analyst - Beef Role Overview: The Oracle Maple Leaf Foods (MLF) Procurement team drives strategic sourcing of goods and services across the organization, generating value, lowering risk, and providing excellent stakeholder support. As the Sr. Sourcing Analyst – Beef, you will report to the Manager – Beef, Supply Agreements and collaborate with supply planning, production planning, warehousing, transportation, finance, marketing, and operations to deliver executional excellence aligning to our service requirements. Your focus will be on executing the procurement strategy and identifying new value‑add initiatives to support the organization. Snapshot of a Day‑in‑the‑Life Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. Fulfill beef procurement strategies and reconcile against plans to ensure daily accuracy. Manage vendor relationships through ordering, demand/volume/delivery communication, issue resolution, end‑user feedback, and back‑order follow‑up for executional excellence. Work closely with the Manager to achieve continuous improvement in cost management, procurement strategies, vendor performance, and inventory accuracy. Reconcile daily to ensure plant requirements are met with inventory and incoming raw materials. Drive analytics for ongoing cost‑reduction projects. Create and enhance SOPs to ensure business continuity. Review, approve, and maintain import documentation for audit requests. Track and maintain Beef Quota purchases to comply with Global Affairs Beef and Veal TRQ allocation. Work closely with plant receiving, A/P, and finance teams to expedite receiving and credits. What You’ll Bring Post‑secondary education, preferably in Business, Supply Chain or relevant disciplines. Results‑oriented demonstrated in Supply Chain. Solid analytical skills – able to draw insights and form recommendations. Highly detail oriented with a focus on executional excellence. Engaged, collaborative team player within a diverse workforce. Well organized; able to balance multiple competing priorities. Proficient user of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Experience working in an SAP environment is an asset. What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods Being part of a high‑performance, people‑focused company with a vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth. An inclusive culture that keeps everyone safe, rewards excellence, and empowers learning and contribution. Competitive Health and Wellness benefits with flexibility, including mental health programs, starting on day one. Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching, starting on day one. Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, speaker series, and resources for career growth. Comprehensive tuition reimbursement for eligible degrees, diplomas, certifications, or trade programs. Up to two paid volunteer days annually to support community impact. Apply By Any MLF team member is encouraged to apply online by November 20, 2023. Applications received after that date are not guaranteed consideration. About Maple Leaf Foods We’re a carbon‑neutral food company on a purposeful journey to raise the good in food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability. We’re one of the only food companies in Canada to set science‑based targets and are building a more sustainable protein future. We are committed to diversity and inclusion We embrace a strong, values‑based culture and live our eight Leadership Values: Doing What’s Right, Shared Value, High Performance, Diverse and Inclusive Teams, Disciplined Decision Making, Our Accountability, Intense Curiosity, Transparency and Humility. Admissions and Accessibility Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at accommodations@mapleleaf.com. Disclaimer Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board. Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview. #J-18808-Ljbffr