Senior Procurement Buyer - 6 Month Contract

Puratos; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Global opportunities

Continuous training

Job summary

Puratos in Canada is seeking a Senior Procurement Buyer to execute strategic procurement nationwide for all Canadian locations, overseeing a $20M+ spend.

You will lead category and supplier management, contract negotiations, and cross‑functional collaboration with Finance, R&D, QA, and Operations. The role offers growth in a global company, with travel occasionally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Technology, or related field.
• Professional Engineering designation (P.Eng.) is considered an asset.
• 7-10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Category & Supplier Management: Determine sourcing strategy and vendor selection for materials.
• Category & Supplier Management: Be SME on market conditions and industry landscape.
• Category & Supplier Management: Manage supplier relationships with reviews and performance tracking.
• Category & Supplier Management: Develop business continuity plans to mitigate risk in material supply.
• Category & Supplier Management: Collaborate with regional and group counterparts on cross-border sourcing opportunities.
• Category & Supplier Management: Attend industry conferences; occasional travel.
• Contract Negotiation: Negotiate pricing and contracts following established processes.
• Contract Negotiation: Work with Legal on terms for vendor contracts and terms & conditions.
• Stakeholder Management: Support production facilities, finance, R&D, QC/QA, and operations on requirements.
• Performance Management: Identify cost savings opportunities and track forecasted material costs.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Production leadership

Lean Manufacturing

TPM

Operational Excellence

Team leadership

24/7 manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Operations Management

Industrial Technology

Manufacturing

P.Eng. designation (asset)

Job description

Our Mission

At Puratos, we create innovative food solutions for the health and well-being of people everywhere. As the global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, we help our customers to be successful with their business, by turning technologies and experiences from food cultures around the world into new opportunities.

Join the Magic

We are more than 11,000 employees in over 100 countries and a consolidated turnover of 3.4 billion euros (in 2024). Our passion for innovation, a pioneering spirit and the unique Puratos culture drive our solid growth and vision for the future. This, along with our commitment to our local communities, is what makes working at Puratos so magical.

At Puratos, we create innovative food solutions for the health and well-being of people everywhere. As the global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, we help our customers to be successful with their business, by turning technologies and experiences from food cultures around the world into new opportunities.

6 Month Contract Senior Procurement Buyer

Can be based out of Mississauga Ontario or Chilliwack British Columbia

Your Mission

The Senior Procurement Buyer will be responsible for executing strategic procurement activities nationally across all Canadian locations for their assigned categories, with an estimated spend of $20M+. Overall duties include market research and analysis, contract and pricing negotiation, vendor relationship management, productivity, and strategic planning. Works with and supports other business areas on cross-functional needs such as supplier documentation and communication, budgeting and financial planning, and new business initiatives.

What You Will Do

Category & Supplier Management (40%)

• Determine the sourcing strategy and vendor selection of materials within assigned categories in alignment with business objectives.
• Is a subject matter expert on market conditions and industry landscape.
• Manage supplier relationships by conducting regular business reviews, tracking supplier performance, and developing new partnership opportunities.
• Develop business continuity plan to minimize risk associated with the procurement of high-risk or high-volume materials.
• Work with Regional and Group counterparts on potential synergies and cross-border sourcing opportunities.
• Attend industry conferences and seminars to keep current with market information (occasional travel required).

Contract Negotiation (20%)

• Negotiate pricing and contracts while following all established business processes to finalize and approve commitments.
• Work with Legal to negotiate and determine legal and business terms for vendor supply agreements or terms & conditions.
• Manage the RFI/RFP and bid evaluation process as part of regular contracting cycle.

Stakeholder Management (20%)

• Support Material Planners on operational requirements for all Canadian production facilities.
• Support Finance on annual budgeting, purchase price variance (PPV) tracking, financial analysis, and customer costing.
• Support R&D, QC/QA and Operations on material/vendor qualifications, new source documentation, obtaining samples, and escalation of vendor communications.
• Support Sales, R&D and Operations on new business development opportunities, product launches, and strategic initiatives.

Performance Management (20%)

• Identify and enable execution of targeted incremental cost savings opportunities and areas that could be value-add or improve efficiency for the business.
• Report cost savings and rolling forecasted material costs accurately using established company procedures.
• Extract appropriate information out of reporting systems to enable the reporting and presentation of Procurement data at multiple business levels.
• Support or lead special projects as required; this could include things such as HQ-led initiatives, meeting global objectives. ESG implementation, and continuous improvement projects.

What We Expect From You

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing, or related field.
• Professional Engineering designation (P.Eng.) is considered an asset.

Experience

• 7-10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience leading both production and technical/maintenance functions.
• Strong knowledge of food manufacturing processes and food safety requirements.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Operational Excellence, or similar methodologies.
• Proven experience leading teams in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.

What You Can Expect From Puratos

• Competitive salary ($90,000-$100,000)
• Rewarding career and growth potential worldwide
• Challenges in an excellent international company
• Fast pace and dynamic working environment
• Continuous training in management and business principles
• Be an integral part of a successful global company

We have a historical growth track record and a clear long-term vision for the future. We promote a caring, trustful and respecting work environment by putting people first. For additional company information, candidates are encouraged to visit our company website www.puratos.com

We at Puratos cultivate an inclusive global workplace that fully embraces diversity and equal opportunities for all. We strive to reflect the richness of our customers, communities and society, accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver on our commitments.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities as required. Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.