Sourcing Buyer

1 week ago

Mississauga, Canada Maple Leaf Foods Full time
 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.

An opportunity exists to join the Procurement team as a Sourcing Buyer, this position is responsible for working collaboratively with Procurement team members and business stakeholders to strategically source categories to improve overall value to MLF.  The successful candidate can expect to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and be exposed to Six Sigma methodologies delivered through ARIBA and SAP platforms.  The incumbent will immediately engage in challenging Strategic Sourcing initiatives.

The Sourcing Buyer will work closely with Procurement operations, the leadership team, and key stakeholders on competitive cost sourcing initiatives of assigned spend categories. This role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to generate insights which will minimize the total cost of ownership in the assigned categories.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by December 03. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:
  • Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to create and implement strategic sourcing strategies
  • Provide leadership and expertise in a variety of areas including category strategy support and development, RFX development and oversight, and vendor negotiations
  • Develop and execute source plans for key spend categories
  • Run transparent RFX events
  • Participate in contract negotiations with key vendors
  • Lead cross-functional project teams to execute sourcing initiatives
  • Manage constructive supplier relationships for assigned categories
  • Meet annual cost reduction targets in assigned categories
  • Facilitate bids, analysis and negotiations for goods and services
  • Lead accurate and timely processing of all purchase orders according to MLF standard process
  • Manage the business relationship with key suppliers through supporting activities including ordering, communication of demand/volume/ delivery time changes, issue resolution, sharing end-user feedback, follow up on backorders, etc.
  • Develop a strong understanding and knowledge of suppliers and capabilities
  • Assist with contract development and execution
  • Manage supplier relationships to ensure continuity of good and services that meet the quality, service and price performance standards of the company
  • Identify, prioritize and impact key business opportunities
  • Work with stakeholders and leadership teams to implement and enforce polices that increase spend visibility and compliance
  • Work closely with Finance teams to expedite receiving and AP processes
What You’ll Bring:
  • Post secondary education, preferably in Business or Engineering
  • 2-3 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing / Procurement or related discipline
  • Superior analytical skills – able to draw insights and form recommendations
  • High level of energy and enthusiasm with ability to project influential leadership
  • Team player with strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
  • 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.
  • A hybrid work model that embraces remote work for eligible roles, helping team members achieve work-life balance—combining the best of both spending time working remotely, benefitting from focus time, and purposeful collaboration in the office setting. 
  • 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.
About Us:We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let’s build a better future, together.

We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf®, Schneiders®, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.® We’re on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company – not just in Canada – but on earth.
  • We are carbon neutral.
  • We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.
We’re a global food company with more than 13,500 team members. We operate sites in 20+ locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, and do business in Asia.A diverse and inclusive work environmentChampioning diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We’re so much stronger when we know we’re accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.We embrace a strong, values-based cultureOur eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our shareholders, and the environment.
  • Doing What’s Right
  • Shared Value
  • High Performance
  • Diverse and Inclusive Teams
  • Disciplined Decision Making
  • Our Accountability
  • Intense Curiosity
  • Transparency and Humility

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at accommodations@mapleleaf.com.

Disclaimer:  Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board.  Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.

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