Sourcing Manager - Packaging

YA YA Foods Corp • Toronto, ON

just now • CA$0 - CA$100,000

About The Position

Ya YA Foods is a dynamic and high-growth manufacturer of liquid food and unique beverages. With over 30 years’ experience, we have evolved into a versatile manufacturer and co-packer of a variety of low acid and high acid beverage and liquid food items. We are a family-owned Canadian business who prides itself in its proven track record of satisfying the needs of global multi-national customers. We are a solution provider for our customers, always striving to exceed expectations on innovation, quality, service, and speed to market. Our mission is to be the chosen partner for top-tier CPG companies.

Requirements

• University degree or College diploma in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering or related field is required
• 5+ years of experience in a procurement role, preferably with exposure to the food and beverage industry or sourcing food commodities.
• Experience negotiating commercial terms & service level agreements covering various spend categories
• Good communication skills with the ability to interact with stakeholders and other supporting teams at all levels of organization and deliver effective presentations.
• Proven ability to manage competing agendas and priorities and translate complex information across internal and external audiences.
• Strong project management skills, ability to maintain a high degree of personal organization.
• Strong financial acumen with consultative, analytical, and problem-solving skills with experience sourcing within complex spend categories
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, including the ability to create/manage complex spreadsheets and perform quantitative analysis in MS Excel.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and critical thinking skills with demonstrated use of data analysis and metrics to drive decision making and continuous improvement

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the packaging industry is considered an asset.
• Global procurement experience is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute packaging sourcing strategies across primary and secondary packaging to drive cost optimization, quality improvement, sustainability, and service performance.
• Partner with Engineering, Sales, Operations, and Quality teams to support packaging development from concept through commercialization, ensuring supplier alignment with technical and business requirements.
• Lead supplier negotiations for packaging materials and services, ensuring commercial agreements align with company objectives, risk tolerance, and compliance standards.
• Manage and optimize strategic supplier relationships, ensuring strong performance in quality, delivery, innovation, and cost competitiveness.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, capacity, financial stability, and technical readiness to support packaging innovation and long-term supply resilience.
• Collaborate cross-functionally (Operations, Quality, Finance, Engineering, Sustainability) to translate packaging requirements into effective sourcing and supply strategies.
• Monitor supplier performance using defined KPIs, driving continuous improvement, corrective actions, and accountability across the supply base.
• Identify and implement opportunities for packaging innovation, cost reduction, material optimization, and process efficiency improvements.
• Track market trends, raw material movements, regulatory changes, and packaging innovations to inform sourcing decisions and mitigate supply risks.
• Support contract development, pricing frameworks, and long-term agreements to ensure value delivery, supply continuity, and risk mitigation.
• Ensure all sourcing and supplier management activities comply with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and sustainability standards.
• Lead and manage sourcing performance metrics and KPIs, fostering a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Build a career, not just have a job
• Work in a dynamic and high-growth company with very skilled professionals
• Become part of a teamwork focused culture
• Be a part of an organization that supports your future growth path
• Accommodations to any candidate with a disability taking part in the selection process

What This Job Offers

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