Procurement Specialist

6 months ago

Cambridge, Canada RDJ Bakeries Ltd Full time

**Job purpose**

Responsible for overseeing the strategic planning, development, and execution of product categories within a company. Your main objective will be to maximize sales and profitability be ensuring that the right products are available at the right time and in the right quantities.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams, such as sales, and supply chain, to drive growth and achieve overall business objectives.

**Duties and Responsibilities**

The associate’s primary functions and responsibilities are as follows:

- Develop and implement category strategies and plans to achieve sales and profit targets.
- Conduct market research and analyze consumer trends, competitor products, and pricing to identify opportunities and make informed decisions.
- Collaborate with suppliers to negotiate and maintain favorable terms, pricing, and contracts.
- Monitor market dynamics, including consumer preferences, industry trends, and regulatory changes, and adjust category strategies accordingly.
- Manage product assortment, including assortment planning, selection, and optimization.
- Determine pricing strategies and manage price positioning to optimize sales and profitability.
- Monitor inventory levels and ensure alignment with sales forecasts, working closely with the supply chain team to minimize stock-outs and overstock
- Analyze sales data and key performance indicators to identify opportunities for improvement and make data-driven recommendation
- Conduct performance reviews of suppliers to ensure they meet quality standards and expectations.
- Stay updated on industry trends, new product developments, and emerging technologies relevant to the category.
- Provide guidance and support to cross-functional teams to ensure the successful execution of category strategies
- Follow Health and Safety rules and regulations.
- Must follow ood anufacturing ractices, Food Safety, and Food Defense guidelines.
- Comply with all Company policies and procedures.

**Qualifications**
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field.
- Proven experience in category purchasing or related roles, preferably in the manufacturing industry.
- Knowledge of product categories relevant to the company's industry.
- Familiarity with supply chain and inventory management principles.
- Proficiency in using category management software and tools.
- Strong understanding of financial principles and ability to analyze profitability and sales data.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and influence others.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
- Ability to travel as required for supplier meetings or industry events.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

**Working conditions**
- Always work indoors.
- Compliant with ventilation, cleanliness, space, lighting and temperature.

**Physical requirements**
- Sitting involved.
- May repeat the same movement.
- Typing involved.
- **We are an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005), RDJ Bakeries LTD will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If you require disability-related accommodations, please inform the Human Resources (HR) staff. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Personal Information Protection and Electronics Document Act.**_

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Cambridge, ON N1R 7L3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Procurement: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

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