Head of Procurement - Kitchener, Canada - CARLSBERG CANADA INC.

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Description

Title:
Head of Procurement


Department:
ISC Canada


Reports to:
CEEI Procurement Director, doted line to Integrated Supply Chain Director - Canada


Company Background
Carlsberg Canada Inc.

(CCI) is the Canadian Division of Carlsberg Breweries A/S which is the World's 3rd largest brewer and one of the fastest growing brewers in the World.

With over 100 beer brands in our portfolio Carlsberg sells beer in over 140 countries worldwide while producing beer under license in over 40 countries.

Carlsberg Canada recently purchased Waterloo Brewing Ltd.

so Carlsberg Canada includes the production, distribution and commercialization of Carlsberg and Waterloo products as well as various co-manufacturing partnerships.


Role Summary
To lead Direct and Indirect procurement for Canada.

80% of the suppliers for the Canada business are based in North America so this role will work with Carlsberg Group Procurement in some areas and have full responsibility for procurement in cases where there are no global partnerships or arrangements.


Accountabilities:


  • Carlsberg purchasing policy and all relevant manuals.
  • Current and future market information on applicable commodities, Industry indexes, forecasts, and major material cost drivers
  • Identifying potential new sources of supply for cost savings, operations efficiency, and or business continuity planning.
  • Oversee performance of inbound logistics and relationships with material supplier partners


  • Category Strategies

  • Savings Initiative planning implementation
  • Continuously contracting and improving supplier agreements
  • Supplier KPI's and SLA's as required.
  • Code of conduct/sustainability/supplier assessment tool
  • Tendering practices.
  • Monthly, quarterly, and or annual procurement reports.
  • Travel as necessary.
  • Management reporting to regional procurement and local management

Qualifications:


  • A business degree and or a Purchasing designation is highly preferred.
  • 510 years of experience as a Procurement Manager in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience in Packaging (food, CPG Business) would be an asset.
  • Computer proficiency (MS Office, Word, Excel, PP)
  • Driven, committed, selfmotivated and high energy.
  • Good communication skills
  • Strong contract negotiation skills and knowledge of basic raw materials.
  • Willingness towards change. Result / Execution focused.
  • Strong knowledge of purchasing principles, tendering processes, supplier selection, supplier management, including relationship development with both suppliers and direct reports.
  • Knowledge of and hands on experience with ERP systems for material purchases and reporting.
  • In depth understanding of freight and logístical movement of inbound material as well as overseas logistics
  • Proven leadership skills from past management experience.

CARLSBERG GROUP:

BREWING FOR A BETTER TODAY AND TOMORROW
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Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Pay:
$100,000.00-$125,000.00 per year


Benefits:


  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • Onsite parking
  • Paid time off
  • RRSP match
  • Store discount
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision care
  • Work from home

Flexible Language Requirement:

  • French not required

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Kitchener, ON N2B 3X9: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employerprovided relocation package (required)

Application question(s):

  • What is your salary expectation?

Education:


  • Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:

Procurement Manager: 10 years (required)

  • Manufacturing: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Kitchener, ON N2B 3X9

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