Procurement & Supplier Manager

**Who We Are**: We believe people should never settle for boring baked goods, ever. We are Portofino Bakery, one of British Columbia's fastest-growing bakeries, serving an increasing network of local grocery and foodservice customers across Western Canada. Portofino Bakery was founded over 20 years ago in Victoria, BC with the mission to provide better artisan bread to the local community in Victoria. Today, we have over 200 team members, 3 facilities and are continuing our mission to enrich the lives of our customers with better every baked goods. Portofino Bakery is part of Bond Bakery Brands, a stakeholder-focused investment platform started by three friends, and includes Pace Processing & Product Development, Holy Napoli and Coco Bakery. Together, we are building better bakeries. **Position Overview**: The Procurement & Supplier Partnerships Manager is responsible for leading Portofino Bakery’s procurement activities for both direct materials and third-party products. This role oversees supplier relationships, inventory management, and cost-saving initiatives while ensuring alignment with operational and strategic priorities. As the primary point of contact for all direct material and third-party suppliers, this role provides leadership, guidance, and direction to optimize supply chain performance and support business growth. **The Bread and Butter of the Position**: **Direct Materials** - Lead and manage all supplier relationships for direct materials, including contracts, communication, and performance oversight. - Oversee inventory replenishment to maintain optimal stock levels and uninterrupted production. - Monitor supplier performance, address delays or issues, and implement continuous improvement initiatives. - Identify and onboard new suppliers that meet quality, cost, and service standards. - Drive cost-savings initiatives, including supplier negotiations and process efficiencies. - Provide senior management with regular updates on forecasted demand, pricing changes, risks, and opportunities. **3rd-Party Distribution** - Act as the primary liaison for all third-party supplier relationships. - Manage inventory replenishment to meet customer demand and service levels. - Coordinate new supplier and item launches with planning, operations, sales, and finance teams. - Support product transitions, discontinuations, and supplier onboarding. **Qualifications** - 3-5 years of procurement, supply chain, or vendor management experience (food manufacturing preferred). - Proven experience leading procurement initiatives and managing supplier teams. - Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills. - Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, manage inventory, and understand cost drivers. - Highly organized with strong attention to detail. - Proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft Office (Excel required). **Core Competencies** **Ensures Accountability**:Takes ownership for supplier performance, inventory accuracy, and deliverables; follows through consistently. - **Collaborates**: Works effectively with planning, operations, sales, and finance to support business priorities and product launches. - **Manages Complexity**:Analyzes complex supplier issues, pricing changes, and inventory patterns to make sound decisions. - **Plans and Aligns**: Organizes work, priorities, and timelines to maintain continuity of supply and meet production needs. - **Decision Quality**: Uses data, forecasting, and supplier insights to make timely, high-quality procurement decisions. - **Optimizes Work Processes**: Identifies ways to streamline purchasing procedures, replenishment processes, and supplier workflows. - **Communicates Effectively**: Clearly communicates expectations, risks, opportunities, and updates to suppliers and internal teams. - **Drives Results**:Consistently delivers on cost savings, supply reliability, and vendor performance expectations. - **Builds Networks**: Develops strong supplier relationships and leverages external connections to identify new sourcing opportunities. - **Negotiates**: Leads supplier negotiations to secure competitive pricing, service levels, and contract terms. **The Details You'll Loave**: - Salary $80,000-$95,000 depending on experience - Healthy and frequent raises. - Annual bonuses based on performance metrics. - Medical & Dental benefits including Life Insurance after 3 months. - Access to complementary "staff bread" to take home. - Opportunity for growth - Paid Training - Comprehensive Wellness and Leadership Development Program **Our Values and What We Expect From Our Breadhead Team Members**: - **Integrity**_ We keep it real in how we treat our customers, our teams, and our products. - **Quality**_ We stand for uncompromising quality in everything we do. - **Growth**_ We commit to growing ourselves, our teams, and our reach. - **Community**_ We give back to the communities that support us. **Inclusivity Statement**: At Portofino