Strategic Sourcing Category Manager

Agropur Cooperative; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 101,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation accrual recognition

Group insurance with telemedicine

Employee assistance program

Annual bonus

Pension plan

Job summary

Agropur Cooperative is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Category Manager to develop long-term sourcing strategies for dairy and non-dairy ingredients. The role collaborates with internal stakeholders and suppliers to drive value and support business continuity across Canada and the United States.

You will manage procurement activities, negotiate contracts, and lead initiatives with R&D to drive innovation, efficiency, and EBITDA impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s an asset.
• Exceptional analytical and business acumen.
• Fluency in French and English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Manages procurement of dairy and non-dairy ingredients per long-term strategy.
• Delivers 3–5% annual savings across Canada and the U.S. through negotiations and supplier changes.
• Negotiates and finalizes contracts with key and new suppliers.
• Proposes projects to R&D to implement innovative solutions and quantify impact.
• Develops and implements risk management strategies for the category.
• Monitors global ingredient price trends and advises on fluctuations.
• Develops key supplier relationships via SRM tools.
• Communicates complex issues clearly to stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Category management

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Business acumen

Bilingual French/English

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree an asset

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Type: Regular People are at the heart of our success. Our culture encourages collaboration, transparency, and accountability in order to generate value and achieve sustainable results. Being part of the team means committing to an environment where everyone’s impact truly matters. At Agropur, accountability means owning challenges and taking concrete action to achieve results. Do you want to play a strategic role in sourcing key ingredients and contribute directly to Agropur’s performance? The Strategic Sourcing Category Manager role could be the ideal opportunity for you. In this position, you will be responsible for developing and implementing long-term sourcing strategies for both dairy and non-dairy ingredient categories. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders and key suppliers to drive value, support innovation, and ensure business continuity across Canada and the United States.

An environment that empowers you to take action:

• Recognition of years of service for vacation calculation
• Flexible group insurance plan including telemedicine services
• Employee assistance program
• Annual bonus Opportunities to invest in yourself (career development, etc.)
• Pension plan with company contributions
• Salary scale 006: $: 100 900 to $126 100 (Base salary will be determined based on your academic background, experience, training, and skills related to the position.)

What you’ll be responsible for each day:

• Manages the procurement of dairy and non-dairy ingredients in accordance with a long-term sourcing strategy, defined based on the company's needs;
• Delivers annual savings of 3% to 5% across Canada and the U.S. within the category through negotiation, supplier changes, reformulation, and/or specification optimization, in order to support the supply of raw materials to Agropur's various plants;
• Negotiates and finalizes contracts and agreements with key and new suppliers to establish and structure business relationships;
• Identifies and proposes projects to internal partners, particularly R&D, to implement innovative solutions that improve operational efficiency or provide added value to consumers. Projects must be supported by a comprehensive business case outlining, as applicable, revenue growth, expense reduction, and EBITDA impact;
• Develops and implements risk management strategies for the category, in collaboration with the relevant departments, to ensure business continuity.
• Monitors global market trends that may influence ingredient prices and provides recommendations based on market fluctuations;
• Manages and develops key suppliers in accordance with industry best practices, including through SRM (Supplier Relationship Management) tools;
• Synthesizes and communicates complex issues to various audiences, adapting the level of detail and messaging to the needs of stakeholders.

The individual who will own this role:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field;
• a Master's degree is an asset;
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in strategic procurement or a related technical field, including at least 2 years of category management experience, preferably within a multinational organization;
• Strong business acumen and analytical capabilities;
• Strong operational skills combined with a long-term strategic vision;
• Fluency in both French and English, spoken and written;
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants.

We will work with candidates who request accommodation.

Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position.

Agropur is an E-Verify Employer (US Operations).