Purchasing Manager

Interested in joining Canada’s largest poultry processor? At Maple Lodge Farms, we’re not only passionate about our chickens, but our people, too.

We operate to the latest in technological, health and safety, and quality standards. With rapid expansion over the years, and continued innovation and investment in growth, we’re looking for committed, team players to join the Maple Lodge family.

As a proudly family-owned Canadian company, we’re passionate about what we do. If you’re a committed team player, we would love to have you as part of our team.

About the Role :

Reporting to the Senior Purchasing Manager the Purchasing Manager will be responsible for purchasing spend for the Consumables category of goods ($45M spend).

Provide support, guidance and direct project work of the Purchasing team.

What's in it for you?

• Health benefits and pension plan
• Weekly pay
• Onsite Cafeteria
• Discount at our Chicken Shop
• Opportunities for career advancement
• A culture that values humility, a respect for family and hard work

What you will be doing :

• Responsible for RFQ’s on Consumables items and overall buyer of Consumables category (includes initial orders, backup to Blanket and Release orders).
• Develop and maintain relationship with Suppliers to ensure appropriate quote approval and dispute resolution and maintenance of required product specifications.

Review, monitor and maintain contract files for Consumables Vendors.

• Coordinate product management with the R & D (Research and Development), Sales and Marketing groups. Work with NPD on projects to coordinate samples, organize documentation, set up new item codes, determine min / max levels and place initial orders.
• Manage supplier and consumables qualifications for cost savings projects & marketing product launches.
• Negotiation of vendor price increase / decrease notices through analysis of spend and cost impact to raw material or foreign exchange market fluctuations.
• Manage the Consumables inventory disposal by writing-off delisted and expired items. 7. Support build, test and implementation of D365 and ongoing support after go-live.
• Provide back up to sales and finance to support price increases for major customers.
• Responsible for Category Management and Savings Projects management (including vendor and SKU rationalization, new item sourcing and category strategy recommendations).
• Manage the cost savings process through the cost savings report tracker and provide monthly report of results.
• Ultimately responsible for PPV (Purchase Price Variance) the difference between standard cost and purchase price of the Consumables category.
• Consumables item and vendor setup and maintenance in ERP (Axapta).
• Assist management team across different departments through one-on-one and cross functional teams to support company programs.

Support at Holdco level (including Mississauga, St. Francois, Eden Valley Poultry).

• Period-end and Year-end support to Finance group including audit.
• Support BRC audit and documentation for Consumables at both Brampton and Mississauga locations.
• Provides overall management of a large team or business area and includes management of individuals indirectly through subordinate supervisors or managers.

Assist the Buyers with placing release orders and expediting orders as required.

• Establish goals and priorities and manage the activities and work of subordinates. Evaluate their performance by providing formal and informal feedback to ensure that all work within a specific area is carried out in an efficient manner and in accordance with set individual targets.
• Responsible for all aspects of Human Resources functions for team including hiring, onboarding, performance management and disciplinary matters.
• Develop team capabilities through continued on-the-job and formal training opportunities and coaching.
• Prepare, recommend and manage a budget for the direct area of responsibility (Consumables standard costing) by conducting analysis and preparing data to support requested budget.
• Monitor the financial performance of area of responsibility against approved budget so that areas of unsatisfactory performance are identified and rectified promptly and potential performance improvement opportunities are capitalized on.
• Prepare, recommend and assist with a budget for Utilities (hydro, gas, water) by conducting analysis and preparing data to support requested budget.
• Assist with a budget for the Purchasing Department including training, capital and savings projects.

What you will bring :

• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in the food industry, some management experience preferred.
• Post-Secondary Degree / Diploma in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Finance or equivalent
• Certification or designation in Supply Chain Management (e.g. CSCMP) is an asset.
• Working knowledge of food and meat plant regulatory standards (CFIA, etc.)
• Working knowledge of GMP, HACCP, BRC, food safety & quality
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure in a fast paced environment while organizing and prioritizing workload.
• General computer skills (e.g. MS Office) and advanced ERP skills
• Practical Accounting knowledge
• Knowledge of process improvement tools Education and Certification Requirements

Maple Lodge Farms was established in 1955. We are the largest chicken processor in Canada, and we remain family owned. The principles that guided us from our humble beginnings, when Lawrence May sold eggs door-to-door, are the same principles that guide us today : hard work, agricultural wisdom and family values.

We are creating a sustainable future by providing healthy, wholesome, best quality chicken products with a focus on the humane treatment of animals, the responsible use of resources and the positive development of our employees and the communities in which we operate.

Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks, including a criminal record check.

In accordance with Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) 2003, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment process.

Applicants are required to make their needs known in advance.

We thank all applicants for applying, however, only those chosen will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition Team.