Purchasing Manager Jobs

George Thomas is exclusively in a partnership with a leading global Foodservice firm.

We are actively recruiting a Purchasing Manager within the Breads, Baked Goods, Oils and Pasta Categories.

The Role is based in the Toronto Area and is a hybrid with three days in the office and two days at home.

Overview:

The National Purchasing Manager manages contracts for frozen breads, baked goods, oils, and pasta categories. They maximize category performance to meet stakeholder needs and coordinate Canadian efforts between vendors, strategic assets, and business operations teams for seamless execution.

The candidate will manage the Canadian menu and standardization approaches to drive top and bottom-line returns as part of the Global Procurement team.

Job function & Responsibilities:

• Develop detailed financial proposals, issue Supplier Agreements, communicate program implementation, ensure compliance, monitor Vendor participation, maintain good service levels, provide business support, and track program receivables.
• Respond to detailed needs analysis in both global and Canadian markets.
• Strategically develop suppliers and categories on a global and regional basis.
• Develop and test products.
• Maintain high-quality standards for products and services while ensuring price competitiveness.
• Prepare formal and informal Requests For Proposal.
• Use standardized methodology to validate and execute global category strategies.

Education & Soft Skills

• Confident self-starter with practical communication skills to interact with staff, suppliers, and distributors.
• Seeking a finance/accounting college graduate with vendor revenue and purchasing experience in the food services industry.
• Knowledge of food industry products and brands is preferred.
• Must have strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage priorities.

Competitive salary and benefits will be on offer.

Apply if interested!