Strategic Purchasing & Inventory Manager

Mucci Farms Ltd.; Kingsville; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mucci Farms is seeking a Purchasing and Inventory Control Manager based in Kingsville, Ontario. This role leads the purchasing team, oversees sourcing, supplier negotiations, and inventory management for direct packaging materials and indirect spend, driving cost efficiency and process improvements.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, develop strategic procurement initiatives, and report to the Director of Operations.

Qualifications

• Completion of post-secondary education is required.
• PMAC Certificate and/or CSCMP Designation preferred/considered an asset.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a management role with Purchasing and Inventory Control.
• Strong negotiation skills to effectively negotiate with Suppliers.
• Must have strong time management skills with an emphasis on meeting deadlines.
• Highly energetic and assertive with strong leadership skills.
• Experience in leading and managing a team.
• Advanced MS Office skills (Excel).
• Excellent, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and Manage Team of employees consisting of Buyers, Assistants and Inventory Clerks.
• Manage Direct and Indirect Spend categories (Direct: Corrugate, Resin, Labels; Indirect: MRO, PPE, Services).
• Capital Equipment Sourcing.
• Collaborate with Packaging Development Manager, Sales & Marketing to source and develop new packaging formats.
• Negotiate contracts, evaluate and approve specifications for issuing and awarding bids with suppliers.
• Validate negotiation processes and bids made by buyers and Supervisor.
• Provide training and/or update in good purchasing practices.
• Ensure the Team is motivated and aligned with Senior Management goals.
• Prepare reports on market conditions and organizational spend for Senior Management.
• Prepare ROI reports for CAPEX.
• Analyze inventories to optimize flow, reduce waste, and set min/max levels.
• Ensure storage and inventory control are performed efficiently.
• Notify Senior Management of current or foreseen inventory issues.

Skills

Negotiation

Team leadership

Procurement

Inventory management

MS Excel

Education

Post-secondary education

PMAC/CSCMP designation (asset)

Job description

Mucci Farms is seeking a Purchasing and Inventory Control Manager based in Kingsville, Ontario. This role leads the purchasing team, oversees sourcing, supplier negotiations, and inventory management for direct packaging materials and indirect spend, driving cost efficiency and process improvements.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, develop strategic procurement initiatives, and report to the Director of Operations.