Procurement Specialist - Nutritional and Functional Ingredients
Burlington, ON, Canada
- Oakville, ON, Canada
- Vaudreuil-Dorion, QC, Canada Req # Friday, November 15,
Position : Procurement Specialist - Nutritional and Functional Ingredients
Location : Vaudreuil, Québec or Ontario (Burlington or Oakville)
Workplace Flexibility : We require a presence minimum of 2 days / week in office.
Status : Contractual – 12-months
Are you known for your initiative and attention to detail? Are you described as an excellent team player capable of dealing quickly with various complex situations? Do you have a good knowledge of ingredients and raw material purchasing and enjoy maintaining excellent relationships with your suppliers? Seize this opportunity to contribute to the success and growth of a large local company!
We are currently looking for a Procurement Specialist for our Nutritional and Functional Ingredients Group. The person will be responsible for placing replenishment orders with existing suppliers to ensure business continuity and enhanced customer experience, while minimizing inventory carrying costs and risk. We are looking for a candidate who can multi-task and is very detail oriented. This person will work closely with domestic and foreign suppliers to ensure timely delivery of orders and resolve issues that may arise during the ordering and delivering process.
The candidate must be able to work in an advanced digital technology work environment. We are looking for someone with strong experience in inventory analysis and control, procurement, and adept at building relationships with suppliers.
At Quadra, we put people first so that together, we can reimagine the possibilities.
Quadra Chemicals stands as one of North America's prominent distributors of chemicals and ingredients. With a strong presence spanning facilities throughout Canada and select markets in the United States, we are a growing company dedicated to the long-term well-being of our employees. At Quadra, a Great Place to Work® certified organization, we foster a culture of excellence and seek individuals who share our unwavering commitment. Join our team of passionate professionals who are deeply invested in our business and poised for success.
What would be your main responsibilities as a Procurement Specialist? :
Manage the end-to-end procurement process, including issuing purchase orders for food ingredients products, tracking deliveries, forecasting and inventory managementProactively implementing measures to minimize aging inventoryFoster strong and seamless communication between our valued commercial team and dedicated Product Managers, ensuring the meticulous maintenance of our pricing listEfficiently managing the replenishment process by promptly placing orders with our trusted suppliersMaintain precise inventory control and consistently monitor stock levels to ensure optimal management of our product availabilityCollaborating with internal stakeholders to understand their procurement needs and requirementsMonitoring supplier performance and resolving any issues or disputes that may ariseDiligently reconcile complex supplier invoices on a monthly basis, ensuring accuracy and clarity in our financial transactionsBuilding and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholdersMaintaining accurate procurement records and quality documentation, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory guidelinesIn collaboration with the Product Managers, keeping up-to-date with industry trends, market conditions, sales trends and best practices in procurementReviewing and taking action on weekly profit / loss reports; collaborate on cost-saving initiatives and optimizing procurement processes to improve efficiency and reduce expensesRun and analyze various reports generated by different systems, allowing us to derive valuable insights and make informed decisions based on the data at handHandle data entry across multiple platforms, including Oracle / JD Edwards, Excel, Salesforce, and more, ensuring accurate and seamless information managementManage and support a variety of projectsThe ideal candidate will have the following qualifications and skills :
University degree or post-secondary education in Business / Commerce or ScienceMinimum 3 years experience working in procurement, replenishment, inventory controlExperience in a food ingredients or food manufacturing environment is an assetAdvanced computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Salesforce) and experience working with SAP or JD EdwardsStrong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate, understand requirements and influence decisionsMust be detail oriented and have keen eye for detail, minimizing the risk of errors or oversights that could impact the procurement processRemarkable ability to thrive in a collaborative team setting, effortlessly managing multiple deadlines with finesse and agilityPossess a growth mindset, being self-motivated and solutions-oriented attitudeExcited to contribute towards a high-performance culture, accustomed to a fast-paced environmentAt Quadra, we provide an engaging and supportive culture that fosters collaboration, a family-oriented atmosphere, and a high degree of autonomy and flexibility. You’ll have the chance to be part of a professional, innovative, and fun team within a growing, people-centric organization that has earned Great Place to Work ® certification. Why should you chose us ?
Here’s some of the benefits you will gain :
Competitive salaryComprehensive benefits package for our contractual employeesEmployee wellness initiatives designed to enhance quality of life, including a Wellness Portfolio and virtual wellness and mental health programAccess to virtual care / telemedicine services for you and your family, offering 24 / 7 physician availabilityGenerous vacation, personal days and additional stat holidays !Helping each other and having fun are part of our core values!A strong company culture build on collaboration, fun and mutual support – core values that define our workplaceA fully digital environment that embraces innovationStrong training programs designed to support your integration to this roleOpportunities for advancement and professional development; a growing company that focuses on its people!Participate in various internal and external trainingsPossibility of joining various company committeesSocial activities organized by the companyEmployee recognition program (years of service, merit awards, etc.)A stable, private, family-owned company with a strong infrastructure and foundationEmployee assistance program (EAP)Employee referral program ($)And much moreLI-Hybrid
Quadra supports and values diversity and offer equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status and gender identity. Quadra also welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We recognize that some people do not identify themselves as either male or female. Therefore, whenever possible, we have opted for a gender-neutral wording in a non-discriminatory spirit.