Procurement Specialist

3 weeks ago


Burlington, Canada Burlington Food Bank Full time

**Job Title: Procurement Specialist**

**Organization: Feed Halton & the Burlington Food Bank**

**Position Summary**:
Feed Halton, in collaboration with the Burlington Food Bank, is seeking a dedicated and experienced Procurement Specialist to join our team. As a key member of Feed Halton, the Procurement Specialist will oversee and be accountable for the organization's procurement activities, focusing on food acquisition and donor relations. This role is instrumental in identifying, developing, and retaining long-term food donors while ensuring quality control, cost control, and excellent customer service.

**Reporting Relationship**:
The Procurement Specialist will report directly to Feed Halton’s Director of Operations.

**Key Accountabilities**:

- **Donor and Vendor Management**:

- Identify key donors and vendors in collaboration with inventory control and FHDC requirements.
- Develop and manage effective working relationships with corporate and community partners.
- Cultivate new vendor and donor relationships.
- Ensure accurate and current donor and vendor information using data management software.
- **Program Development**:

- Collaborate with the Director of Operations to develop and implement short-term and long-term strategic plans for procurement capabilities.
- Identify, plan, and execute programs supporting warehouse and logistics efforts using food security sector best practices.
- **Administration**:

- Define Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) with the Director of Operations to align procurement activities with Feed Halton’s mandate.
- Measure and manage procurement programs, preparing KPI status reports.
- **Teamwork**:

- Foster an inclusive work environment that encourages open communication among staff and volunteers.
- Provide feedback, encouragement, and support for staff and volunteer development and training.
- Support and enforce FHDC’s Health & Safety policies.
- **Budgets and Policies**:

- Adhere to budgets and policies, contributing to the development of FHDC’s organizational budget.
- Manage and report on KPIs, ensuring the integrity of inventory management systems.

**Qualifications**:

- 5 or more years in a sales/procurement role, preferably in the food sector.
- Experience in a high-performance, team environment.
- Valid material handling equipment certifications a plus.
- Knowledge of health and safety legislation, controls, and best practices.
- Understanding of logistics and inventory control trends.
- Exposure to food banks, non-profit organizations, or the food industry sector.
- Excellent English communication skills, both written and spoken.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and databases.

**Salary**: $45,000.00-$55,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Burlington, ON L7L 6A4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Procurement: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person



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