Material Supply Specialist

Maple Leaf Foods Inc.; London; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in London, Ontario is seeking a Material Supply Specialist to manage indirect materials purchasing and support production needs. The ideal candidate should have at least two years of experience in inventory management and be skilled in SAP and MS Office. This role emphasizes teamwork and communication, offering a culture of inclusion and competitive benefits. Join us in our commitment to community and sustainabilitywhile empowering your career.

Benefits

Health and wellness benefits

Defined contribution pension plan

Tuition reimbursement program

Paid volunteer days

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in an inventory or purchasing role is required.
• Must have a strong advanced knowledge of SAP, SAP SRM, and Ariba.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills are essential.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Order and monitor indirect materials and services for production support.
• Ensure availability of materials to meet production demands.
• Collaborate with various teams to place purchase orders as needed.
• Implement cost-reduction proposals and maintain vendor relationships.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and health and safety standards.

Skills

Inventory management

Communication skills

Organization skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking ability

Team collaboration

Education

2 years experience in inventory/purchasing

Tools

SAP

MS Office

SAP SRM

Ariba

Job description

The Opportunity:

The Material Supply Specialist reports to the Purchasing Leader and will be responsible for ordering and monitoring of indirect materials and services to support production as well as provide support to the team on direct materials when required. Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role is encouraged to apply online by January 12. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration. Reason for vacancy: Existing headcount.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Monitor supplies to ensure availability to meet production demands.
• Responsible for direct, indirect, and ingredient materials purchasing within the department.
• Work with Sanitation, Production, HR, H&S, QA, CI, and Traffic teams to ensure purchase orders are placed as required.
• Work with the Purchasing Leader and designated suppliers to implement cost‑reduction proposals, product standardization, and promotion of best practices.
• Work within SAP, SAP SRM, set up vendors and prepare purchase orders.
• Work with finance on any discrepancies through open PO reporting and reducing scrap for expiry items.
• Interact with planning, shipping/receiving, purchasing and production to ensure the daily requirements for production are met.
• Arrange transportation for London inbound materials, 3PL storage, and recycling needs for the plant.
• Investigate discrepancies in inventory and drive continuous improvement.
• Work with QA and H&S to ensure new products being ordered are approved for use in the facility.
• Responsible for ensuring that confirmation of receiving on PO’s is completed accurately, will investigate any discrepancies through open PO reporting.
• Maintain vendor relationships.
• Drive process improvements within the Material Control areas.
• Ensures duties are performed with compliance to food safety and health and safety standards.

What You’ll Bring:

• 2 years’ experience in an inventory/purchasing role.
• Advanced working knowledge of SAP, SAP SRM & Ariba.
• Advanced skills in MS Office.
• Excellent time management, multi‑tasking, and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work with and alongside a team.

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high‑performance, people‑focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• Competitive health and wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined contribution pension plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, speaker series events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

About Us:

We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to raise the good in food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let’s build a better future, together.

• We are carbon neutral.
• We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science‑based targets.

A diverse and inclusive work environment

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We’re so much stronger when we know we’re accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.

We embrace a strong, values‑based culture

• Doing What’s Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• Intense Curiosity
• Transparency and Humility

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at [e-mail].

Disclaimer: Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board. Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.