Senior Procurement Manager

Hilton Foods; Brantford; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise leader dans l'industrie alimentaire recherche un Senior Procurement Manager pour rejoindre son équipe de direction au Canada. Ce rôle clé impliquera la gestion de la fonction d'approvisionnement, la négociation de contrats et l'optimisation des coûts de fournitures. Le candidat idéal aura une solide expérience en approvisionnement, de bonnes compétences en négociation et la capacité de travailler efficacement en équipe.

Qualifications

• Expérience dans un rôle similaire à un niveau similaire.
• Capacité à se déplacer pour visiter des fournisseurs.
• Compréhension de l'industrie de l'approvisionnement et de l'économie.

Responsibilities

• Diriger la fonction d'approvisionnement sur site, y compris la négociation et la gestion des contrats.
• Implémenter les appels d'offres et gérer les relations avec les fournisseurs.
• Identifier et livrer des initiatives de réduction de coûts.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Supplier Management

Project Management

Teamwork

People Skills

Education

Degree in Procurement or equivalent qualification

Job description

We’re working towards an ambitious future, one we want to build together with all our colleagues. This is why we are looking for a Senior Procurement Manager to join and lead our evolving leadership team.

As a key member of the Canadian Leadership Team, the Senior Procurement Manager will lead the Procurement function on site in the negotiation and management of contracts and suppliers and support in the management of projects to deliver the most competitive overall cost of supply for Packaging, Ingredients and Indirects (inc. Spare Parts)

This role is at the heart of driving our business capability and building a fantastic environment for all our colleagues on our brand new site in Canada.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Implementation of Hilton Services Procurement tenders and contracts, working with the Heads of Procurement leads across Packaging, Ingredients and Indirects
• Ownership of tender process for defined own categories across Packaging, Ingredients and Indirects to create value and reduce risk
• In conjunction with the Hilton Services Procurement team, sourcing new suppliers for new, compliant materials and working with approved suppliers
• Manage supplier relationships at a local level, including performance management
• Work with the Procurement Director, Head of Procurement, Head of Packaging and suppliers to deliver cost out initiatives and projects across the site
• Identify, manage and deliver a pipeline of own cost reduction, sustainability and legislation initiatives in conjunction with relevant site teams
• Understand key legislation in relation to the goods and services being procured
• Support site trials of new materials across Packaging, Ingredients and Indirects with relevant site teams such as Ops and NPD
• Support in the management of R&D / Innovation Projects with site NPD and Commercial teams
• Attend customer facing meetings to assist with the procurement function

KEY EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Experienced procurement specialist with a degree or equivalent qualification in an appropriate subject
• The ability to travel in order to visit suppliers and sites
• Excellent team working abilities
• Excellent people skills
• Demonstrable experience in a similar role at a similar level is required
• Able to understand the wider Procurement industry and the economy in order to identify emerging trends & challenges