Raw Material Contract Specialist

Roquette; Portage la Prairie; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in plant-based ingredients is looking for a Raw Material Contract Specialist in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. The role involves managing the full cycle of raw material procurement and contract administration, including contract management in SAP, supplier relationship management, and market analysis. The ideal candidate holds a BS or BA degree and has strong negotiation skills, preferably in a multinational environment. This is a full-time hybrid position with up to 15% business travel.

Qualifications

• Education: BS or BA degree in Business Admin, Agri-Business, Finance/Accounting or equivalent experience.
• Experience in Agriculture business is helpful.
• Experienced negotiator, preferably in a multinational environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Contract and Payment Management Process for the Raw Materials Team.
• Enter, maintain and reconcile contracts in SAP for reporting.
• Monitor and track weekly grower payments and validate invoices.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Contract management

SAP proficiency

Market analysis

Education

BS or BA degree in Business Admin, Agri-Business, Finance/Accounting

Tools

SAP

Docusign

Job description

Roquette is a family-owned global leader in plant-based ingredients and a leading provider of pharmaceutical excipients.

Want to help us make a difference?
Using plant-based resources, we collaborate with our customers and partners to imagine and offer ingredients to better feed people and treat patients.
Each of our ingredients responds to unique and essential needs, and they enable healthier lifestyles.

The Role: We are looking for our next Raw Material Contract Specialist within our Canada Raw Materials Team. The Raw Material Contract Specialist will be responsible for managing the full cycle of raw material procurement and contract administration, ensuring accurate reporting and delivery of savings goals, and supporting supplier relationship management programs.

This position is located in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Canada.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage the Contract and Payment Management Process for the Raw Materials Team:

• Enter, maintain and reconcile contracts in SAP for weekly and monthly reporting

• Create and maintain grower/supplier accounts in SAP with accurate information.

• Prepare and finalize contracts using Docusign.

• Monitor and track weekly grower payments and validate raw material invoices.

•Coordinate inbound raw material movement and manage logistics discounts.

• Purchase raw materials and develop long-term relationships with suppliers.

• Conduct raw material market analysis and provide price forecasts.

• Foster relationships with key strategic suppliers and evaluate their performance.

What You’ll Need:

Education:

• BS or BA degree in Business Admin, Agri-Business, Finance/Accounting or equivalent related experience.

Experience:

• Experience in Agriculture business helpful.

• Experienced negotiator, preferably in a multinational environment.

Work Environment: Hybrid, Typically about 2-3 days in the office and the other remotely. Subject to change. Need to be able to work from office as needed or as requirements change

Physical Demands:

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time position.

Business Travel: • Business trips up to 15% may be required.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

If you identify yourself in this position, please apply byuploading your resume and let's start the journey together!

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