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Purchasing & Procurement Specialist - Food Production

3 weeks ago

North York, Canada Sweets from the Earth Full time

**Purchasing & Procurement Specialist - Food Production**

The Purchasing & Procurement Specialist will play a vital role in optimizing our procurement processes and reducing costs for our commercial bakery. With over 3,000 raw materials utilized, this position requires a highly organized and detail-oriented individual who can effectively manage the sourcing, negotiation, and purchasing of ingredients, supplies, and equipment parts needed for our production processes.

**Responsibilities**

**Sourcing & Negotiation**:

- Source ingredients according to specifications provided by the R&D team and within budget.
- Evaluate and establish relationships with suppliers, vendors, and manufacturers of food ingredients, and packaging materials.
- Negotiate favorable terms and conditions, including pricing, delivery schedules, and quality standards.
- Optimize costs through effective negotiation, volume discounts, and strategic sourcing practices.
- Stay informed on market trends, conduct market research, and evaluate potential new suppliers.

**Cost Reduction & Analysis**:

- Continuously monitor and analyze purchasing costs to identify areas for improvement.
- Implement strategies to reduce overall purchasing costs while maintaining product quality.
- Prepare regular reports on cost savings initiatives and their impact.

**Purchasing & Inventory Management**:

- Prepare and send purchase orders to suppliers, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Track and manage orders to ensure timely delivery and address any issues that arise.
- Oversee inventory levels and control stock replenishment processes to prevent stockouts and minimize wastage.
- Manage daily cycle counts and ensure accuracy of data in ERP.

**Collaboration**:

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, Operations, QA) to align procurement strategies with production schedules and demand forecasts.

**Qualifications**:

- **Education**: Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field.
- **Experience**: 5+ years of proven work experience in purchasing or supply chain or in a similar procurement role within the food production industry.
- **Skills**: Strong negotiation, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in procurement software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
- **Attributes**: Detail-oriented, organized, analytical mindset with the ability to make data-driven decisions, demonstrated leadership abilities, and strong organizational and time management skills.

**Additional Information**:

- This position involves a high volume of data management and requires strong attention to detail.
- In-depth knowledge of food sourcing, supplier management, and industry-specific regulations (e.g., HACCP, CFIA, FSSC22000, GMP) is essential.

In compliance with Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current, existing vacancy within our organization.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $55,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- North York, ON M3J 2N7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (required)

**Experience**:

- purchasing: 7 years (required)

Work Location: In person