Sourcing Manager, Capex - Etobicoke, Canada - Give and Go Prepared Foods

Give and Go Prepared Foods

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Etobicoke, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Its an exciting time to be part of the _Give & Go_ team as we are growing rapidly and want you to become a part of our growth and extraordinarily bright future

Job Overview:

The _
Sourcing Manager_ is responsible for sourcing and negotiating contracts for assigned categories across the organization.

This role will develop long term sourcing strategies and drive improvements by partnering with the Purchasing Managers for the various businesses.

Key Responsibilities:

Contribute to the execution of the company's longterm plan (LTP) within the Purchasing department
Accountable for strategic source plans and developing the pipeline of opportunities
Provide the longerterm category perspectives highlighting opportunities and risks
Responsible for reducing costs of purchased goods and services without jeopardizing quality or business continuity
Improve system efficiency and data integrity by leveraging automation, adopting new technologies while staying within budget
Support the business growth agenda by sourcing new products for the business
Own category expertise and negotiates agreements on behalf of overall company targeting the top 90% of category spend at a minimum
Monitor and manage the external marketplace by providing longerterm category perspectives, highlighting opportunities and risks
Resolve chronic and severe performance issues
Accountable for budgets, measuring and forecasting Purchase Price Variance (PPV) to the business

Recipe for Success:

Completion of university degree or college diploma in Supply Chain Fundamentals or Business
Minimum 5 years of purchasing or sourcing experience within a manufacturing environment
Experience with ERP or similar business systems experience
Knowledge of manufacturing and equipment for food processing and highspeed 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 problemsolving 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)
Working Knowledge of Lean/Continuous Improvement experience is an asset

What we offer:

It's an exciting time to be part of the Give & Go team as we are growing rapidly and want you to become a part our growth and extraordinarily bright future.
As we grow, we are committed to preserve the parts of our diversity & culture that is unique, people focused and are core to our success at every size. Our values of Quality, Direct Communication and Respect mean something.
Learning and growth; we are working to create an environment where sharing new ideas, experimenting and learning from each other is strongly encouraged.
Competitive benefits, along with work, life balance

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Great people, baking great products, for a great future._

Give & Go Prepared Foods Corp.

is a proud member of the Mondelēz family and has been a leading and growing North American manufacturer of baked goods for over 30 years.

If you're looking for a company that will provide you with opportunities for career growth and development, while working with an energetic and team with deeply ingrained values of respect, direct and open communication, quality, and accountability, we'd love to have you join our team.

Our Consumer Brands:
two-bite brand, including two bite-brownies, Kimberley's Bakeshoppe, Mason St. Bakehouse, and The Worthy Crumb Pastry Co