Sr. Sourcing Analyst

 The Opportunity:The Maple Leaf Foods (MLF) Procurement team is responsible for the Strategic Sourcing of goods and services across the organization. The team is focused on generating value for the business, lowering organizational risk and providing excellent stakeholder support. As the Sr. Sourcing Analyst - Beef, reporting to the Manager – Beef, Supply Agreements you will collaborate with a variety of stakeholders including supply planning, production planning, warehousing, transportation, finance, marketing, and operations to ensure executional excellence of product aligning to our service requirements. You will be responsible for executing the procurement strategy and identifying new value-add initiatives to support the organization. This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic and evolving team as we expand sourcing support to increase company spend under management and deliver a value-driven, results oriented service to our internal and external stakeholders. The Procurement team uses industry leading sourcing processes and mature e-procurement tools to deliver significant value for the company. The successful candidate can expect to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment and have immediate opportunities to lead challenging strategic procurement initiatives. Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by November 20. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration. Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life: Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders Fulfill beef procurement strategies and reconcile against plans to ensure daily accuracy Manage the business relationship with key vendors through supporting activities including ordering, communication of demand/volume/ delivery time changes, issue resolution, sharing end-user feedback, and follow up on backorders to ensure executional excellence Work closely with Manager to achieve continuous improvement in areas including cost management, procurement strategies, vendor performance, inventory accuracy Daily reconciliation to ensure plant requirements are met with inventory and incoming raw materials Drive analytics supporting on-going cost reduction projects Create and enhance SOP’s to ensure business continuity Review for accuracy, approve and maintain import documentation for audit requests Track and Maintain Beef Quota purchases to comply with Global Affairs Beef and Veal TRQ allocation Work closely with plant receiving, A/P and finance teams to expedite receiving and credits What You’ll Bring: Post-secondary education, preferably in Business, Supply Chain or relevant disciplines Results oriented demonstrated in Supply Chain Solid analytical skills – able to draw insights and form recommendations Highly detail oriented with a focus on executional excellence Engaged, collaborative team player within a diverse workforce Well organized; able to balance multiple competing priorities Proficient user of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Experience working in an SAP environment is an asset What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods: Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America. An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.  Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment. Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment. Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career. Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs. Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.