Senior Sourcing Specialist

Give and Go Prepared Foods • Toronto, ON

12d • CA$68,000 - CA$103,000

About The Position

Give & Go Prepared Foods Corp., a proud member of the Mondelēz family and a leading North American manufacturer of baked goods for over 30 years, is seeking a Senior Sourcing Specialist. This role is responsible for executing ingredient strategic sourcing initiatives, including ingredient innovation, business continuity plans (BCPs)/alternatives, NAFNAC, ensuring procurement compliance, and sourcing-related activities for secondary ingredient categories. The company values career growth, development, and an energetic team with deeply ingrained values of respect, direct and open communication, quality, and accountability. Their consumer brands include two-bite® brand, two bite-brownies®, Kimberley's Bakeshoppe™, Mason St. Bakehouse™, and The Worthy Crumb Pastry Co™.

Requirements

• Completion of college diploma in Supply Chain Fundamentals or Business.
• Minimum 5 years of procurement or sourcing experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ERP or similar business systems experience.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and equipment for food processing and high-speed packaging, as well as Bakery Manufacturing including ingredients.
• Must possess the financial acumen to manage, measure, and improve operational effectiveness and profitability.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written; strong listening skills).
• Strong judgement, analysis and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make decisions.
• Good ability to motivate and empower team members by providing feedback and recognition.
• Strong computer systems (MS Office, ERP systems).

Nice To Haves

• Working Knowledge of Lean/Continuous Improvement experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the execution of the company’s long-term plan (LTP) within the Procurement department.
• Provides critical Subject Matter Expertise (SME).
• Responsible for reducing costs of purchased goods and services without jeopardizing quality or business continuity.
• Develop and implement terms & conditions, RFQ, RFP, online bidding and other programs and processes to ensure best value and cost.
• Resolves day to day issues, escalating any chronic or severe issues to the Sourcing department.
• Ensures business alignment with the Sourcing department.
• Develop and manage best-in-class procurement policies, processes, systems, tools, training and auditing.
• Provides support to other department functions regarding their inventory and procurement requirements.
• Works with Marketing on project launches, discontinuations and product changes.
• Supports Supply Chain on material planning, inventories and resolves any supply issues.
• Partner with and provide procurement leadership and insight to the Operations, Finance, Quality, and R&D groups as required.

Benefits

• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Working with an energetic team
• Learning and growth environment where sharing new ideas, experimenting and learning from each other is strongly encouraged.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree