Job Description

Highline Vision and Values:

Passionately nourish people, community and environment, through embracing our core values, which include:

We do the right thing, always. We lead the way. We are fanatical about quality. We are transparent in our relationships. We always consider the human element. We embrace diversity and inclusion.

Position Summary:

Responsible for creating and executing against clear category strategies, streamlining our processes and ensuring we secure supply, manage risk and deliver value to our stakeholders.

Qualifications:

Professional Designation within the Supply Chain field is preferred (PMAC/SCMP preferred) B.A or M.A. in Business Administration, Logistics, or similar relevant fields preferred Minimum of ten (10) years of purchasing or related experience; experience in the consumer packaged goods, agriculture, or manufacturing industries is an asset Experience with ERP systems is an asset In-depth knowledge of contracts, invoicing, and negotiation terms Project management experience considered an asset Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel

Other

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Eligible to work in Canada. Fluent in written and verbal English, other languages are an asset

Responsibilities:

Procurement Strategy

Responsible for the full procurement process for all Raw Materials used to produce Mushrooms Oversees all procurement and contracting activities including pre-qualification, tender management, negotiation, risk management, category strategies and preparation of contracts Carries out a comprehensive review of the Purchasing function and its methodology and identifies and implements improvements; works with functional managers to transition procurement activities and functions as necessary Analyzes purchases of goods and services for opportunities to leverage spend categories that could reduce inventory and lower total cost of acquisition. Additionally, creates and monitors key KPI's Builds and develops relationships with key suppliers who are aligned to the Company's needs Identifies new suppliers, agrees to terms, and negotiates supply agreements where appropriate, including discount and/or volume rebate structures Manages overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of procurement for assigned facilities Sets policy and guidelines for delivering commercial and cost-effective procuring process for the business

Supply Chain Management

Works with farm management to ensure proper quality and quantity of raw materials and other direct materials are on hand at all times Manages the supply and replenishment activities of assigned farms Negotiates contracts with suppliers to obtain best price and service Manages inventories and maintains accurate purchase and pricing records. Maintains and updates supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges, etc. Manages the supply and replenishment activities of assigned farms Has a clear understanding of the cause of delays and communicates directly to the customer's replenishment team, ensuring the Account Manager is aware of all major delays

Reporting and Budget Creation

Provides daily, weekly and monthly procurement reports for management on purchasing, controls and processes Drives the procurement budgeting process across all Canadian operations, including developing, updating, and maintaining all related activities Conducts business review meetings with key stakeholders to assess risk, review future strategies, and identify potential cost down and improvement opportunities

Continuous Improvement

Creates and implements regional procurement strategies that are innovative, cost-effective, and incorporate the growing complexities and challenges within industry Reviews financial statement and general ledger account details to identify and explain budget variances on a monthly basis Leads transformational activities to build procurement organizational capabilities and improve procurement efficiency Implements change and develop new processes to better procure goods and services Identifies areas for improvement to continually drive performance and business results Reviews current processes for procurement and make recommendations where appropriate Identifies cost reduction opportunities to achieve financial goals Analyzes market and delivery trends so as to develop procurement technologies and processes that support those trends

ERP System Implementation and Project Management

Works collaboratively with finance and IT departments to create and transition to new P.O. based procurement system

Other Duties

Facilitates improvement activities with other department managers and area supervisors Develops data management systems to monitor, control, and improve processes Provides meaningful recommendations for continual improvement or innovation
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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off RRSP match Vision care
Application question(s):

Are you located in Leamington, ON? If not, are you willing to relocate?
Experience:

Procurement or related field: 5 years (required)
Work Location: In person