Procurement Manager

Cérélia North America; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary CAD 115k-125k per year

Annual bonus 20%

Comprehensive health and dental health

RRSP with employer match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Cérélia North America is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead group purchasing across raw materials, ingredients, packaging, energy and services in Canada, ensuring quality, cost, volume, and supply continuity.

You will report to the Group Purchasing Director, implement strategies at the business-unit level, develop supplier relationships, lead tenders and contract negotiations, and manage procurement risk.

Qualifications

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, or an equivalent discipline.
• Five years of procurement experience, including exposure to raw-materials markets.
• At least one to three years in a managerial or supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, supplier performance management, market analysis, pricing structures, and negotiation techniques.
• Experience with tender processes, cost breakdowns, value analysis, and supplier contract management; knowledge of futures markets and hedging is an asset.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications, with ability to manage cross-functional projects.
• Operational proficiency in English, including spoken, written, and reading skills.
• Proven ability to negotiate with suppliers, manage contracts, and collaborate across functions and borders.

Responsibilities

• Implement group purchasing strategies at the business-unit level, ensuring alignment with priorities and senior management.
• Develop responsible sourcing strategies with CSR collaboration, including sustainable sourcing initiatives.
• Build, manage, and monitor the procurement budget (CAD 80–100 million indicative scope).
• Strengthen strategic supplier relationships to support quality, cost, availability, and continuity of supply.
• Lead tenders, supplier evaluations, and negotiations for raw materials, ingredients, packaging, services, and energy.
• Maintain supply-risk mapping and mitigation plans to protect continuity of supply.
• Monitor markets to anticipate trends and inform purchasing decisions for senior management.
• Partner with R&D to source, assess, and reference new ingredients/materials.
• Collaborate with Finance, Production, and other stakeholders to align procurement decisions with priorities.
• Draft, negotiate, administer, and maintain supplier contracts with compliance.
• Oversee procurement audits, documentation, and traceability.
• Manage and develop the Strategic Sourcing Purchaser role.

Skills

Procurement expertise

Negotiation & supplier management

Market analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Leadership & team development

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Procurement

Master’s degree in Procurement

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Cérélia

Cérélia is a leading food manufacturing company with small-town roots. We are dough and batter experts and proudly serve rolled dough, cookies, pancake and waffle products across Europe, Asia, and North America.

Cérélia’s products are commercialized under its clients’ brands, both retailers and industrial companies, as well as under its own brands: English Bay Bakery, JusRol, Croustipate, Jan, Pop! Bakery and Crêapan in particular. While we continue to grow and expand, our history of trade partnership, production excellence, well-founded innovation, and sustainable development is deeply rooted in more than 40 years of industry know-how.

About Cérélia Canada

As part of the global Cérélia Group, headquartered in France, Cérélia Canada partners with major retailers and food brands to deliver high-quality, innovative products. It is committed to food safety, product innovation, and continuous improvement, while fostering a collaborative and dynamic workplace for its employees.

Job Summary:

The Procurement Manager is responsible for managing procurement and purchasing activities across raw materials, ingredients, packaging, energy, and services to meet business requirements for quality, cost, volume, availability, and compliance. Reporting to the Group Purchasing Director, the role implements group purchasing strategies at the business-unit level, develops supplier relationships, leads tenders and contract negotiations, manages supply risks, and identifies opportunities to optimize costs and create synergies across business units.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement and adapt group purchasing strategies at the business-unit level, ensuring alignment with business priorities and senior management.
• Develop responsible sourcing strategies in collaboration with the CSR department, including sustainable sourcing initiatives.
• Build, manage, and monitor the procurement budget, with an indicative scope of $80–100 million.
• Manage and strengthen strategic supplier relationships to support quality, cost, availability, and continuity of supply.
• Lead tenders, supplier evaluations, and negotiations for raw materials, ingredients, packaging, services, and energy.
• Maintain supply-risk mapping and implement mitigation plans to protect continuity of supply.
• Monitor agricultural, energy, and commodity markets to anticipate trends, inform purchasing decisions, and support senior management.
• Partner with R&D to source, assess, and reference new ingredients and materials.
• Work closely with Quality to address supplier non-conformities, supplier performance, and evaluation processes.
• Collaborate with Finance, Production, and other stakeholders to align procurement decisions with operational and business priorities.
• Draft, negotiate, administer, and maintain supplier contracts; ensure compliance with applicable legal, industry, and company requirements.
• Oversee procurement-related audits, documentation, and recordkeeping to support compliance and traceability.
• Manage and develop the Strategic Sourcing Purchaser by setting objectives, providing feedback, and encouraging collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Promote compliance with applicable quality, hygiene, and safety requirements and advance sustainable procurement practices in line with company policies.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, or an equivalent discipline.
• Minimum of five years of procurement experience, including exposure to raw-materials markets.
• At least one to three years of experience in a managerial or supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, supplier performance management, market analysis, pricing structures, and negotiation techniques.
• Experience with tender processes, cost breakdowns, value analysis, and supplier contract management; knowledge of futures markets and financial hedging tools is an asset.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications, with the ability to manage cross-functional projects.
• Operational proficiency in English, including spoken, written, and reading skills.
• Proven ability to negotiate with suppliers, manage contracts, and collaborate across functions and borders.

Key Behavioural Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Excellent communication & Negotiation
• Leadership & Team Development
• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• Coaching and influencing
• Organizational and time management skills
• Strategic Thinking & Analysis
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Accountability & Integrity
• Adaptability and Resilience
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Commercial Awareness
• Initiative & Persistence

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base salary Range: CAD $115,000 – $125,000 per year
• 20% annual performance bonus
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with employer contribution/match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. However, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We kindly request no telephone inquiries regarding the status of applications.

DISCLAIMER

Cérélia is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If contacted for an employment opportunity or testing, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.