Strategic Sourcing Specialist

6 months ago

Burnaby, Canada Happy Planet Foods Inc Full time

ROLE: Strategic Sourcing Specialist

REPORTS TO: Director of Supply Chain and Logistics

LOCATION: Burnaby, BC

We are looking for a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to join our Sourcing Team Our Strategic Sourcing Specialist is responsible for improving our supply chain through the selection of supply partners for the business in a manner that is cost-efficient, promotes innovation, and minimizes risk. You will be managing categories; sourcing, securing and reviewing vendors; evaluating the cost and quality of goods or services; analyzing data and information related to vendor management; and running projects to deliver business benefits.

OPPORTUNITIES

The Strategic Sourcing Specialist is responsible for the strategic procurement of direct /indirect categories including commodities, supplies, equipment, and services to be used by the organization. This individual will utilize expert knowledge to develop sourcing strategies to purchase goods and services at the most favorable price for the company, while simultaneously building and maintaining strategic relationships with key suppliers.

HERE IS WHO YOU ARE

DRIVE & MOTIVATION
- You are a positive individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment where 'change' is the constant
- You enjoy working with numbers and discovering trends and opportunities
- You enjoy performing tasks that require a lot of organization, accuracy, and attention to details

CHARACTER & ABILITIES
- You take strong ownership for your work and enjoy proposing and executing solutions
- You have the ability to prioritize, plan, and manage multiple projects to successful completion.
- You are an excellent team player and work collaboratively with several cross functional teams.
- You enjoy helping others and can think outside the box

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
- You have a strong understanding of the end-to-end procurement processes
- You have well-developed oral and written communication skills, interpersonal and leadership skills
- You demonstrated proficiency with various ERP systems and MS Office (including Excel and PowerPoint)

EXPERIENCE
- You have at least 5 years or relevant experience working in Procurement (preferably in a similar capacity within the Food & Beverage industry)
- You have a Post-secondary Degree in Business and/or APICS/SCMP accreditation.

NICE-TO-HAVE
- Experience with Smartsheet / ERP system
- Familiarity with food and beverage packaging systems

THINGS YOU WILL DO
- Analyze assigned categories (Direct or Indirect) of purchases
- Conduct market research and prospective supplier interviews
- Identify opportunities for Cost Savings, Value In and Risk Mitigation
- Create strategy; plan, champion, lead and drive projects from ideation through implementation through effective project management
- Track successes

OTHER
- Some flexibility in hours is required based on business needs
- Some travel may be required (trade shows, vendor site visits, etc.)
- Knowledge of laws, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to corporate purchasing practices.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $89,000.00-$108,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Are you legally authorized to work full time in Canada?

**Experience**:

- Procurement: 3 years (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Burnaby, BC

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