Procurement Analyst

Trouw Nutrition is hiringAre you ready to dive into an exciting and dynamic role as a **Procurement Analyst** with our team in St-Mary’s, ON? We're on the lookout for an individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to make a meaningful impact within our highly energetic and motivated Procurement team.

As a Procurement Analyst, you play a crucial role in managing inbound commodity purchases for our manufacturing facilities. You'll be at the forefront of the grain market, ensuring competitive pricing and timely acquisitions. This isn't just any role; it's an opportunity to delve into a technical landscape, where every buying decision is not only exciting but also pivotal to our success. But that's not all - we're seeking someone who goes beyond the surface, delving deep into discrepancies, identifying cost leakages, and uncovering efficiency opportunities.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**

Reporting to the General Manager, the Procurement Specialist works closely with our supply chain, and actively contributes to the optimization of purchasing activities, ensuring cost-effective and timely acquisition of materials. We count on your expertise to collaborate within the organization and with external suppliers, striking a balance between operational efficiency and strategic procurement.
- Assist with ingredient procurement by determining requirements and purchasing ingredients.
- Maintain contract position reports and update system purchase agreements in the ERP system.
- Oversee Purchasing's responsibilities in Nutrace, including maintaining and updating standard operating procedures and product spec sheets.
- Administer new ingredient and supplier administration, including correspondence, form completion, and data entry into the ERP system.
- Manage the protein claims program, collaborating with QA and suppliers for low protein claims.
- Address quality issues with ingredients, monitor supplier performance, verify shipping documents, communicate with customs brokers, provide support to the Procurement team, investigate discrepancies, participate in meetings, run procurement reports, and reconcile discrepancies. Additionally, perform any other assigned duties as needed.

**KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE**
- Minimum of 3 years of related experience in Procurement, Customer Service, Sales, or Supply Chain
- Well-developed computer skills (MS Office programs), database management, and a strong mathematical aptitude

**DEMONSTRATED SKILLS**
- Thinks and acts like an owner with a safety-first mindset
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively
- Proven organizational, planning, and prioritizing skills with the ability to adhere to strict timelines
- Team player, leadership, and collaboration

**NICE TO HAVE**
- PowerBI or similar reporting software an asset.
- Experience with large ERP systems, manufacturing, freight considered an asset.

Ready to embark on this exciting journey with us? If you're passionate about procurement, thrive on challenges, and are eager to contribute to a collaborative and dynamic environment, we want you on our team Join us at Trouw Nutrition and be part of a team that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

**We, in turn, will take great care of you **through our commitment to continuous learning, supportive team and an attractive total compensation package that includes a bonus, competitive health package and retirement benefits
- Our corporate values FEED your career: Passion | Inclusivity | Integrity | Trust | Curiosity. These values are engrained into our core and shape everything we do._