Procurement Specialist

One Degree Organic Foods; Mission; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

One Degree Organic Foods is seeking a Procurement Specialist to join the Supply Chain team. You will source and purchase ingredients for our plant-powered products, driving cost savings and supplier collaboration in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

The role requires 3-5+ years in sourcing, strong negotiation, and intermediate Excel skills. Travel to supplier sites may be required; Lean manufacturing experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of sourcing and purchasing experience in a manufacturing facility.
• Experience with lean manufacturing practices is a plus.
• Strong negotiation skills with track record of cost savings.

Responsibilities

• Champion procurement activities in a busy food production environment.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels, manage material requirements and associated logistics.
• Source food ingredients and packaging ensuring items purchased follow established policies and procedures.
• Troubleshoot with internal and external stakeholders on pricing, delays, deliveries, quality and inventory.
• Negotiate and track contracts with suppliers providing analytical data and reports to support.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Excel

Supply chain

Education

Supply chain education

Tools

Great Plains

MS Word

Outlook

Job description

POSITION: Procurement Specialist REPORTS TO: Supply Chain Manager

We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to join our Supply Chain team! Our Supply Chain Specialist will be sourcing and purchasing ingredients for our delicious, plant-powerful products.

OPPORTUNITIES

In this role, you will get a chance to share best practices and implement process improvements! You will have experience in the manufacturing industry and a strong understanding of supply chain management. You will have the opportunity to work with a fantastic team of people who are very collaborative, supportive, and enjoy a fair bit of fun at work.

HERE IS WHO YOU ARE…

DRIVE & MOTIVATION

• You are health-conscious and have values that align with One Degree
• You want to join a progressive family-owned company on a mission to build healthier communities.
• You enjoy performing tasks that require a lot of organization, accuracy, and follow-up.
• You are looking to build your career in Procurement/Supply Chain field

CHARACTER & ABILITIES

• You have the ability to influence and manage change in a high paced environment.
• You have strong initiative and proven leadership abilities to manage through change confidently.
• You are a great communicator who can easily get along and work with different personalities.
• You have strong organizational and project management skills, excellent attention to detail, and exceptional multitasking skills.
• You are professional and solutions oriented.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• You have experience with lean manufacturing practices.
• You have strong negotiation skills with proven track record of cost savings.
• You have intermediate Excel skills.
• You have strong computer skills (Great Plains, Word, Outlook, etc.)

EXPERIENCE

• You have proven experience in a high-stress fast-paced environment, preferably in the food industry.
• You have 3 -5+ years of sourcing and purchasing experience in a manufacturing facility.

NICE-TO-HAVE

• You have experience purchasing packaging and food ingredients.
• You have knowledge of international trade and experience working with customs broker.
• You have post-secondary education in supply chain management.

THINGS YOU WILL DO…

• Champion procurement activities in a busy food production environment.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels, manage material requirements and associated logistics.
• Source food ingredients and packaging ensuring items purchased follow established policies and procedures.
• Troubleshoot with internal and external stakeholders on resolving issues such as pricing, delays, deliveries, quality and inventory.
• Negotiate and track contracts with suppliers providing analytical data and reports to support.
• May on occasion work at various times including weekends, as the job requires.
• Ability to travel as needed to visit suppliers and attend industry events

Salary - $62,000 - $75,000