Strategic Procurement Manager - Mississauga, Canada - Compass Group

Compass Group

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Mississauga, Canada

4 days ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

You might not know our name, but you know where we are.

That's because Compass Group Canada is part of a global foodservice and support services company that's the 6th largest employer in the world, with 625,000 employees.

You'll find us in schools, colleges, hospitals, office buildings, senior living communities, tourist attractions, sports venues, remote camps and military installations and more.

We're in all major cities, at remote work sites and everywhere in between - doing business in Canada and 50+ other countries where you can learn and grow.

Join us now and point your career forward

Imagine working in a place that offers great resources to help you achieve your greatest potential. At
Foodbuy, our solutions strengthen supplier relationships, customize offerings, and lower purchasing and production costs. In turn, we can give our passionate employees ongoing opportunities to grow. Join us.

Why work with Foodbuy? We are a member of Compass Group Canada, the leading foodservice and support Services Company. We extend our value-driven purchasing service model to external clients who benefit from our negotiated contracts with manufacturers that support food and beverage and facility management suppliers.

Job Summary:

How you will make an impact:

Participate in overall business planning and own the strategic development of category plans within your area of responsibility and ensure efficient management of other functions, delivering overall business objectives and enhance business performance.
Remain current on industry trends that could lead to development of new strategic initiatives in providing sustainable growth, sales, and profitability.
Identify category growth opportunities and create plans to support execution for strategic and major category assignments.
Develop automation processes to drive effectiveness and efficiency of procurement processes
Engage suppliers to foster strategic, mutually beneficial relationships
Lead and conduct quarterly business performance reviews with representatives' key business stakeholders and suppliers
Use formal analysis tools such as cost models and portfolio analysis to manage categories and suppliers.
Experience supporting development and implementing program performance standards.
Lead project management and implementation of new suppliers' programs.
Special projects or other duties as assigned.

About you:

Minimum 5 years of experience in a fastpaced environment meeting tight deadlines efficiently.
Bachelor's degree is required
MBA and Food Industry experience is advantageous
A proven track record of delivering results while being self

- motivated in a dynamic environment

Computer proficiency, including MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point etc.) and database management.
Excellent relationship building skills along with strong influencing skills to persuade stakeholders and achieve desired results