Procurement Specialist

Woodward Meat Purveyors Inc; Oakville; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodward Meat Purveyors Inc, a premium meat supplier, is seeking a Procurement Specialist to enhance their purchasing team. The role involves creating demand forecasts, negotiating supplier contracts, and analyzing inventory levels to optimize sales. Ideal candidates will have an undergraduate degree and relevant experience in supply chain management.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related experience in Demand Planning and/or Supply Chain.
• Detailed understanding of sourcing processes and practices.
• Proficiency in forecasting or supply planning applications.

Responsibilities

• Create demand plan forecasts and manage replenishment parameters.
• Negotiate contract prices and delivery schedules.
• Analyze sales results and inventory levels.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Project management

Collaboration

Statistical knowledge

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance

Tools

MS Office

Advanced Excel

Job description

Since its inception in 1985, Woodward Meat Purveyors has evolved into a premium meat supplier to restaurants and hotels in Ontario. With the recent addition of public sales to the Woodward Meats portfolio, the company continues on its growth trajectory and is looking for a Procurement Specialist to join our team.

Responsibilities

1. Work closely with the Director of Procurement to create demand plan forecasts at various levels, including organizational, product category, and SKU level, and manage replenishment parameters.
2. Review Purchase Requisitions, identify potential suppliers, issue RFQs, and evaluate supplier quotes.
3. Negotiate contract prices, delivery schedules, logistics, payment terms, and other conditions.
4. Document the supplier selection process and generate, manage, and release Purchase Orders to suppliers.
5. Forecast stock product demand, leveraging input from internal Sales and Operations teams.
6. Participate in all facets of the purchasing processes and meetings.
7. Analyze monthly sales results and inventory levels, providing recommendations to optimize sales and inventory, and impact customer forecasts.
8. Evaluate forecast accuracy and out-of-stocks, and implement corrective actions based on results.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Undergraduate Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or related disciplines.
2. 3+ years of related experience in Demand Planning and/or Supply Chain.
3. Detailed understanding of sourcing processes and practices.
4. Proficiency in MS Office tools, especially advanced Excel skills, and forecasting or supply planning applications.
5. Ability to prioritize, multitask, and plan effectively, delivering reports and analysis on time.
6. Strong analytical skills and statistical knowledge.
7. Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Purchasing
• Industry: Food and Beverage Manufacturing