Senior Commodity & Supply Chain Manager

Northeast Nutrition Inc.; Truro; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nutrition company in Truro is seeking a seasoned Senior Purchaser. This role involves strategic management of commodity markets and raw material procurement. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation skills, excellent market understanding, and the ability to develop effective purchasing strategies. Responsibilities include collaborating to manage supply requirements and ensuring production continuity through strategic supplier relationships. This full-time position offers a salary range of $38.46 to $85.71 per hour.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of commodity markets and global affairs.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to make informed recommendations based on market indicators.
• Accreditation in purchasing or supply chain management is a plus.
• Holding a valid Canadian passport considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage commodity markets and raw material procurement.
• Collaborate to determine raw material and supply requirements.
• Negotiate purchases and manage supplier relationships.
• Oversee supply chain issues to ensure production continuity.
• Develop forward-looking purchasing strategies.

Skills

Commodity markets understanding

Negotiation skills

Market analysis

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, commerce, economics, or supply chain management

Job description

A leading nutrition company in Truro is seeking a seasoned Senior Purchaser. This role involves strategic management of commodity markets and raw material procurement. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation skills, excellent market understanding, and the ability to develop effective purchasing strategies. Responsibilities include collaborating to manage supply requirements and ensuring production continuity through strategic supplier relationships. This full-time position offers a salary range of $38.46 to $85.71 per hour.