Strategic Procurement Manager for Natural Sweetener Solutions

3 weeks ago

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Lantic Inc. Full time

About Lantic Inc.


Lantic Inc., a leading manufacturer of natural sweetener solutions, is seeking an experienced Senior Corporate Buyer to join our team at our Montreal head office. This role will be responsible for the acquisition of goods and services necessary to maintain operations and daily needs of production at the Montreal refinery.



Job Description:

  • This role reports directly to the Corporate Director of Procurement and plays a key corporate role in projects, process standardization, and cost reduction initiatives.
  • The Senior Corporate Buyer will establish agreements/contracts with strategic business partners, analyze/challenge submissions received, research and qualify new sources for procurement, and monitor and validate the evolution and execution of service agreements/contracts.
  • Prioritizing and supporting operations requests, coordinating production tests, and providing support to internal customers are also key responsibilities of this role.


Responsibilities:

  • Define and implement effective procurement strategies on cost reduction initiatives.
  • Negotiate with suppliers, establishing growth as well as maintaining strategic relationships.
  • Analyze submissions received, research, analyze, and qualify new sources for procurement.
  • Monitor and validate the evolution and execution of service agreements/contracts.
  • Select and process purchase requests, manage and monitor purchase orders, prioritize and support operations requests.
  • Support local/corporate innovation projects, coordinate production tests, and support internal customers in achieving their objectives.
  • Update and maintain documentation: Purchasing – ISO.
  • Replace fellow buyers if necessary, participate in the annual evaluation of suppliers, and participate in the continuous improvement of procedures.
  • Attend departmental meetings, provide support during monthly presentations, and be involved in the development of corporate budgets.
  • Monitor non-conformities with internal teams and the supplier, monthly budget monitoring, and all other related tasks.


Qualifications and Professional Experience Required:

  • Bachelor's degree in procurement or administration.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience as a buyer in the manufacturing industry.
  • Very good knowledge of procurement techniques (processes & procedures) and MRP.
  • Knowledge of the packaging products market an asset.
  • Mastery of MS Office, Outlook, Maximo, Navision tools.
  • Knowledge and compliance with ISO, HACPP standards; FSSC22000.
  • Good management of priorities and sense of organization.
  • Analytical mind, rigor.
  • Autonomy and sense of responsibility.
  • Great skills in negotiation and communication.
  • Bilingual English/French spoken and written in order to be able to communicate with our English and French speaking sites.
  • Focused on results and teamwork.
  • Good stress management.


Benefits:

We offer a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package, including:



  • Competitive salary estimated around $85,000 - $110,000 per year based on the location and industry standards.
  • Employee share purchase plan.
  • Opportunities for career pathing and personal growth.
  • Wellness-focused flexible work environment to help you balance both work and life.

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