Strategic Materials Sourcing Manager

5 days ago

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Trophy Foods Inc. Full time
Trophy Foods Inc.

Trophy Foods is a leading Canadian supplier of premium edible nuts, dried fruits, and confectionery products, delivering exceptional value through direct relationships with global growers.

With over 40 years of experience, Trophy Foods Inc. remains a trusted name in the industry, serving customers across various channels, including grocery retailers, mass merchandisers, drug stores, and food services. We create private label branded products that meet the evolving needs of our customers.

Job Description

The Strategic Materials Sourcing Manager plays a critical role in ensuring supply continuity for Raw Materials, Packaging Materials, and Direct Purchase Finished Goods. This position requires close collaboration with Finished Goods Planners, Processing Planners, and suppliers to understand material requirements and ensure timely delivery.

This individual works closely with Category Managers to analyze contract balances and pending renewals, enabling proactive negotiations to support ongoing ordering. A 1-year contract ensures a stable work environment.

  • Develop and execute material purchasing strategies synchronizing material supply with production requirements.
  • Identify and coordinate responses to pending material shortages/overages to protect service levels while minimizing obsolescence.
  • Prepare and execute purchase orders, monitoring delivery performance from vendor dispatch through warehouse receipt.
  • Collaborate with Quality Control, Category Managers, and vendors to resolve issues related to out-of-specification materials.
  • Manage target stocking levels on assigned items to achieve target service level within category budgets.
  • Support vendor performance reviews, continuous improvement initiatives, and lead-time improvement efforts with Category Managers.
  • Communicate identified shipping delays to internal stakeholders, mitigating impacts where possible.
  • Maintain relevant fields in ERP, ensuring planning accuracy reflects current practices, sourcing arrangements, and actual vendor performance.
  • Active participation in weekly cross-functional planning meetings.
Requirements

To succeed in this role, you should have:

  • A college/university diploma with at least 5 years' experience in Supply Chain Management, preferably with Tier 1 ERP experience.
  • APIC Qualifications (CPIM) or (CSCP) are desirable.
  • Experience working as part of a cross-functional team.
  • The ability to respond effectively under pressure, maintaining a calm demeanor.
  • A strong customer service focus.
  • Drive for continuous improvement.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary range of $80,000 - $110,000 per annum, commensurate with experience, plus benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

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