Procurement Specialist

Position Summary

Reporting to the General Manager of Operations, the Procurement Specialist is responsible for facilitating purchases from outside suppliers to keep the business running; researching key suppliers, negotiating favorable purchase agreements, building and maintaining strategic relationship with suppliers, and ensuring all products and materials meet Presteve’s standards.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies.
• Identify and research prospective suppliers and assess the risks of potential contracts and agreements.
• Negotiate with suppliers to support purchasing goals of lowest possible total cost.
• Gather quotes, proposals, and purchase terms and conditions. Create purchase orders and tally these with supply requests and orders.
• Expedite purchase orders as required to meet stakeholders’ requirements and timelines.
• Analyze and issue invoices regarding supply requests and supply orders.
• Review and analyse competitive quotations and tenders, and support supplier transition as needed.
• Lead the demand planning process to anticipate the needs of the company and plan ahead for effective resource management.
• Update the General Manager of Operations on any current or predictable inventory issues.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues and concerns. Ensure products meet requirements of price, quality, sustainability and timing.
• Stay current with internal and external factors affecting procurement functions.
• Make alternate arrangements in the event of shortages or delayed deliveries to minimize impact on the organization.
• Ensure flow of inventory that guarantees optimum stock levels.
• Maintain an extensive database for all orders that is up to date and provides information for analysis and reporting.
• Establish and maintain KanBan system for packaging tracking within the plant.
• Conduct supplier meetings/interviews to improve levels of service and/or to develop and establish new vendors where necessary.
• Lead revisions on existing and developing new packaging.
• Any other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Technical skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, Engineering or Supply Chain Management.
• 3-5 years’ experience in Procurement.
• Outstanding negotiation and leadership skills.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills to communicate effectively with all levels within the organization and with external stakeholders.
• Strong management skills.
• Working experience in the food industry preferred.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to corporate purchasing practices.
• Strong computer skills in a Windows environment. Familiar with the use Excel (pivot tables) and Power Point.
• Ability to analyze data and information, evaluate options, and make informed decisions that align with the company’s values and goals.
• Able to work independently and in a group setting as required.

Work Conditions

• Travel between facilities may be required.
• Ability to attend and conduct presentations.
• Occasionally exposed to a cold and wet environment.
• Must be able to bend, lift and twist.

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act:

Presteve Foods is an inclusive employer that is committed to promoting dignity, equal opportunity, and integration within the workplace. We welcome and encourage all qualified applicants to apply and join our Team. Presteve Foods is open and willing to accommodate all applicants throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as within the workplace. Applicants are encouraged to reach out to the Human Resources Department at any point during the process should they require accommodation in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• purchasing: 3 years (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Wheatley, ON N0P 2P0 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Wheatley, ON N0P 2P0: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person