Procurement Manager

1 week ago


Greater Toronto Area, Canada Lactalis Canada Full time

Lactalis Canada is seeking a highly skilled Procurement Manager to lead the sourcing strategy initiatives for our North American operations.

About Us

We are a leading dairy company with a 140-year legacy of innovation and quality. Our products are enjoyed by Canadians across the country, and we're proud to be one of Forbes' 2022 top employers.

As a member of our Purchasing Team North America (NA), you will play a key role in shaping our next chapter of growth and success.

Job Description

The successful candidate will have responsibility for developing local/regional sourcing strategies for our portfolio managed through detailed analysis of historical/current spend data, combined with sourcing and research of new suppliers.

You will participate in the development, implementation, and management of the strategy for our Canadian cheese category, ensuring the needs and specifications of our commercial team are considered.

Additional responsibilities include:

  • Supporting the bid process by consulting with users to determine expectations, preparing bid documents, performing bid analysis, and negotiating vendor contracts.
  • Providing general support for our North America Purchasing team (Canada & US) in SRM, quality documentation collection, design, business cases, etc.
  • Identifying and executing negotiation cost savings initiatives, managing and implementing upstream activities with suppliers.
  • Participating as an active cross-functional team member with Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Quality, Technical Packaging, Sales, and Marketing to deliver effective project execution.

In this role, you will develop supplier relationships to optimize supplier quality and performance, including continuous improvement, innovation, and reduction in total cost of ownership to add value to our North America region.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will require:

  • A Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement or another relevant discipline.
  • Three (3) to seven (7) years' experience in a Procurement function, preferably at a food company.
  • Industrial and/or Supply Chain Purchasing experience is preferred.
  • Strong negotiation and presentation skills, with the ability to present data to leadership level.
  • Rigorous data-driven analytical capability and proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.
  • Ease of presenting in front of small to medium-sized groups and leadership.
  • Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines within specified time constraints.
  • Bilingual (French/English) is an asset.
What We Offer

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and perks, including:

  • A competitive base salary ($120,000 - $150,000 per year).
  • A performance-based bonus system.
  • Four weeks of vacation.
  • Benefits starting day one.
  • A pension program with an employer match at 100% of up to 6%.
  • Tuition reimbursement plan of up to $3,000/year.
  • A volunteer day to give back to your community.
  • Learning and development opportunities.
  • A commitment to internal career advancement with potential for international mobility.
About Lactalis Canada

We are committed to creating a sustainable future, promoting belonging, and making a lasting impact on the world. Our ESG roadmap drives our sustainability mission, aiming to positively impact communities and the planet through all that we do.



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