Associate Procurement Manager

4 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada Open Farm Full time

**Who we are**: Headquartered in Toronto and with team members across the US, Open Farm is one of the fastest growing CPG companies in North America. We are transforming the way people feed their pets, with a focus on producing premium, healthy food, and treats, all ethically sourced from farm-to-bowl. We believe the best foods are made with consciously sourced, top quality ingredients from farmers and fisheries who believe in doing good for all animals and the environment.

**The Role**: At Open Farm, we are passionate about sustainable, ethically sourced nutrition for pets. We are looking for a procurement professional who is looking to take on the challenge of playing an important role in sourcing materials for our portfolio of premium nutrition solutions for dogs and cats.

Reporting into the Senior Manager of Procurement, the primary responsibilities of the Associate Manager of Procurement will include: sourcing and procuring ingredients and packaging materials, managing contract/vendor partnerships, active participation in our New Product Development process, and supporting the Senior Manager of Procurement.

**Primary Responsibilities**:
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**Procurement Process Management**

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- Manage and maintain procurement processes and tools, within supply chain ERP
- Coordinate with demand planning team to issue purchase orders and ensure in stock positions in a high growth environment
- Work cross-functionally with our Innovation team to source and procure new ingredients for new product launches
- Build relationships with key ingredient and packaging suppliers

**Vendor Management**
- Manage a strong supplier base to ensure continuity of supply in alignment with business objectives, values and emerging product needs
- Collaborate with vendors, and internal teams to identify and implement opportunities for supply chain efficiency improvements, quality enhancements, cost reductions, and materials management
- Manage relationships with ingredient and packaging material suppliers that provide a competitive advantage for the company

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**Material Resource Planning Experience (ERP)**
- Implement strategies that minimize shortage risks (primary/secondary suppliers, supplier capacities)
- Regularly report spend details to Management ensuring total costs are closely managed through reductions, stability in price agreements, and continuous improvements

**What you bring t the table**:

- 2-3 years relevant experience, ideally with a focus on purchasing ingredients and/or packaging
- Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning tools (NetSuite)
- Highly analytical, with an attention to detail and comfort working with Excel
- Strong commitment to providing a high standard of quality work
- Positive team-player, willing to roll up your sleeves
- Start-up experience

**What We Offer**:
The opportunity to grow, develop and make an impact with a mission driven, dynamic and fast-growing company

Great office culture (with lots of adorable pets) and people who are thoughtful and passionate about work and community

Casual dress code

Full suite of benefits - including monthly pet feeding program for someone who loves to keep their pet well fed year-round

Annual Wellness Stipend - discount for gym membership

**Our Values**

We Raise the Bar | We Keep the Barn Doors Open | We Graze Lightly | We Lead the Pack | We are Inspired by Our Customers | We Have Fun Doing It

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