National Procurement Manager Jobs

Qualified individual required for the position of National Purchasing Manager to manage Consumer Packaged Goods categories, including snack and beverage.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Category management responsibilities to include:

• Coordinate pricing of products on a national basis.
• Supporting the launch of contracted products including internal and external communications.
• Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders in various departments including finance, marketing, account management, sustainability, and global teams.
• Contract preparation and execution.
• Preparation and analysis of detailed financial proposals.
• Operational support for categories of responsibility.
• Work directly with existing and/or prospective suppliers on mutual opportunities to develop category and address business needs.
• Experience with supplier negotiations in a fluid, multi-stakeholder environment
• Lead category management and strategy for diverse lines of business across Canadian enterprise.

QUALIFICATIONS

College or university graduate with proven problem-solving, analytical skills or finance/accounting experience.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a food service/food retail/food supplier/food distribution environment, preferably in a multi-unit organization.

• Supply chain and procurement experience is an asset.

• Strong PC data manipulation skills with emphasis on advanced Excel.

• Confident self-starter with excellent interpersonal, communication, and interest in developing strong negotiation abilities.

• Ability to engage and communicate effectively with distributors and suppliers (written & verbal).

• Must be able to work independently and be detail oriented with ability to demonstrate superior problem-solving skills.