Purchasing manager Jobs in Milton, ON

The Opportunity :

In Procurement, we deliver solutions enabling Maple Leaf’s profitable growth. Our team embraces change to create insight-based value for our stakeholders, customers and suppliers. We are empowered to continuously improve everything we do

As the Purchasing Manager, you will collaborate with stakeholders across the network, including product development, sustainability, technology, marketing, operations, food safety, legal, engineering, asset reliability and others, to create and implement strategic source plans and identify and implement new value-add initiatives. You will provide procurement leadership, support and expertise in the areas of people leadership, supplier development selection and issue resolution, category management, negotiations and contract development, demand management and issuance for company-wide sourcing initiatives. You will be part of the Maple Leaf Foods Direct Procurement team which manages significant spend in excess of $ Million in annual expenditures across a variety of categories in a fast pace and inspiring environment. The team is focused on maximizing value, lowering organizational risk, and providing excellent stakeholder support. This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic and evolving team as we expand sourcing support to increase company spend under management and deliver a value-driven, results-oriented service to our internal and external stakeholders. The Procurement team uses industry leading sourcing processes and mature e-procurement tools to deliver significant value for the company. The successful candidate can expect to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with immediate opportunities to lead challenging procurement initiatives.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by May 06. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life :

Sourcing and Category Management

• Leads, collaborates and supports internal and external stakeholders to develop, implement and measure the success of strategic plans to achieve Maple Leaf Foods Organizational and Functional objectives.
• Lead and support the Procurement Operations team responsible for creating and maintaining SAP supply contracts, ensuring accurate material coverage and alignment with supplier capabilities. Oversee the day-to-day tactical execution including new material setups, quote requests, and issue resolution related to contract and order management and expediting.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to support the management of day-to-day activities within the scope of Procurement Operations. This will extend to working in partnership with Commercial and Plant teams to facilitate new product launches, minimize risks and ensure new launch critical timelines are met and working closely with the Procurement sourcing team on the execution of cost savings projects.
• Ensuring the team is meeting service level expectations on quotes with suppliers, having new materials correctly set-up for ordering and extended to all relevant locations, and ensure that Suppliers are meeting expectations to enable business continuity.
• Delivers market leading cost savings and continuous improvement contributions to Maple Leaf Foods
• Evaluates, develops and implements plans to ensure a smooth flow of materials to support production and customer demand
• Leverages market intelligence, trends and internal or external conditions to proactively seize on opportunities, driving alignment between supplier innovation and Maple Leaf needs.
• Coordinates with legal and business stakeholders to develop and negotiate key contract terms
• Liaises with suppliers to set targets, manage performance, negotiate to gain new opportunities, discover new solutions and factually resolve disputes so that all parties are clear with and accept the outcomes
• Manages the contract renewal process for assigned categories including making management and stakeholder recommendations
• Solicits feedback from diverse perspectives to identify and initiate process improvements, cost saving opportunities and value add supplier programs, capably leading teams though any changes, managing resistance, motivating, recognizing and rewarding efforts and success

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