Divisional Purchasing Manager - Cambridge, Canada - GRAND RIVER FOODS

GRAND RIVER FOODS

Verified Company

Cambridge, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Divisional Purchasing Manager
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Grand River Foods_ _is a leading food solutions company serving customers in the North American grocery and food service industry. As a member of the Sunrise Farm family, we remain as dedicated as ever to both providing a quality work environment for our employees, as well as producing only the highest quality products for our customers. We are known for the great care we take with clients and employees alike._

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operational

Ensure compliance of all established Purchasing Policies and procedures within the Division
Oversee the company's daytoday purchasing activities
Establishing KPIs for the purchasing team; ensure that all buyers are meeting their personal performance standards; develop capacity and expertise within team
Review POs issued by buyers for errors (price, surcharges, etc.) along with proper authorization and compliance with company policies and procedures
Assist plant buyers on vendor supply issues, escalate as needed
Work closely with each plant to effectively manage inventory requirements to mitigate financial risk and cost exposure
Maintain System Codes and ensure appropriate coding on New Material Requests.
Assist in maintaining accurate supplier pricing in the system
Working closely with Product Development and Quality Assurance in coordinating raw material changes and requirements as directed by sales and/or customers
Work with A/P and Suppliers on payment/credit issues

Strategic

Participate in all Corporate led RFP initiatives for services and materials; testing products, evaluating vendors, providing feedback
Oversee all spend including vendor and material selection to ensure spend is leveraged and coordinated between all plants
Negotiate supply agreements within the Division in collaboration within Corporate strategic goals and objectives.
Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers
Meet with new vendors and source substitute products which support cost savings, quality improvement, or overall efficiencies
Continually look for process improvements and cost savings opportunities
Sourcing new machinery to assist plant efficiencies and reduce costs

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

3 to 5 years of experience in a management/leadership role
Strong knowledge of purchasing standards and policies
SCMP Designation or equivalent
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques to maximize the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
Able to work and maintain composure under pressure and meet deadlines in a fastpaced environment
Strong in both oral and written communication skills. Ability to interact with all levels of business, proven ability to communicate in an ESL work environment.
High level of networking and engagement skills
Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills