Strategic Food Procurement Lead

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

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.