Manager, Procurement

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC; Brampton; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bottling company in Canada is seeking a Procurement Manager responsible for strategic initiatives including vendor relationship optimization and procurement strategy development. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 5 years in procurement within industrial manufacturing, preferably in the beverage sector. Strong negotiation and analytical skills are essential for this hybrid position based in Brampton.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement in Industrial Manufacturing categories.
• Experience working on Capital Projects in Manufacturing.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop category strategies to optimize vendor relationships.
• Negotiate complex vendor contracts for best pricing and quality.
• Conduct market analysis to track industry trends and pricing.

Skills

Procurement strategy development

Vendor negotiation

Analytical skills

Education

University degree or college diploma in Procurement, Supply Chain or Engineering

Job description

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About This Opportunity

The Procurement Manager is responsible for leading strategic initiatives that support the implementation of the capital portfolio across Canada. This includes developing category strategies and optimizing vendor relationships to align with the overall goals and objectives.

The successful candidate possesses a wealth of experience in manufacturing, plant operations, supplier negotiations and stakeholder management. The preferred location of this position will be at our Brampton office (currently hybrid – 3 days per week – current designated days are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday). This position will report directly into the Senior Manager, MFG Procurement.

Responsibilities

• Capability to work with large OEM procurement contracts with the ability to leverage partnerships with key suppliers to secure the best pricing, quality, and delivery terms, while fostering long-term collaboration and innovation to drive overall TCO
• Act asa subject matter expert for acquiring goods and services for Coke Canada’s manufacturing facilities which includesknowledge of vendor capabilities, economic cost drivers, supplier financials and market competition
• Skilled negotiator required tomanage complex vendor issues, continuity of supply and escalations to minimize impact to the business
• Develop strong interfaces with all Project Team members and OEMs to ensure accurate and complete understanding of all project scope documents, standards and contracts
• Conduct comprehensive market analysis to stay updated on industry trends, pricing fluctuations, and new technologies that could impact future procurement decisions
• Demonstrates strong decision-making, analytical, and problem-solving skills to make recommendations to leadership

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement in the Industrial Manufacturing categories, preferably for beverage companies, to support development of strategies and sourcing initiatives that deliver business value.
• University degree, college diploma or equivalent experience with a focus in Procurement, Supply Chain or Engineering
• Experience working on Capital Projects, specifically in the Manufacturing and Industrial space

About Us: Proudly Canadian and Independently Owned, We are Coke Canada!

Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited is Canada’s premier bottling company. We are an independently owned business encompassing over 5,800 associates, more than 50 sales and distribution centers, and 5 production facilities nationwide. For more information about Coke Canada Bottling, please visit cokecanada.com

Important

All offers of employment at Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited (“Coke Canada Bottling”) are conditional upon a successful background clearance obtained through our contracted third-party vendor. The standard clearance requirements depend on the position and may include some or all of the following: criminal clearance, employment verification, education verification and drivers abstract review. Please advise the Talent Acquisition team if you have any questions or concerns in regards to this once you are contacted for further consideration.

Coke Canada Bottling is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce with several programs, policies and resources in place to support our people. For individuals requiring accommodations or support throughout the recruitment process please contact our Talent Acquisition Services team by calling 1-844-383-2653 or email [e-mail].