\r\n\r\nJob Description\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nThe Opportunity:\r\n\r\nIn Procurement, we deliver solutions enabling Maple Leaf’s profitable growth. Our team embraces change to create insight-based value for our stakeholders, customers and suppliers. We are empowered to continuously improve everything we do\r\n\r\n\r\nAs the Sourcing Manager, you will collaborate with a variety of stakeholders, including finance, product development, sustainability, technology, marketing, operations, food safety, legal, engineering, asset reliability and others across the company, to create and implement strategic source plans and identify new value-add initiatives. You will provide procurement leadership, support and expertise in the areas of supplier development and selection, category management, negotiations and contract development for company-wide sourcing initiatives. You will be part of the Maple Leaf Foods (MLF) purchasing team which manages significant spend across several categories in a fast growing and challenging environment. The team is focused on maximizing value, lowering organizational risk and providing excellent stakeholder support. This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic and evolving team as we expand sourcing support to increase company spend under management and deliver a value-driven, results oriented service to our internal and external stakeholders. The Procurement team uses industry leading sourcing processes and mature e-procurement tools to deliver significant value for the company. The successful candidate can expect to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment and have immediate opportunities to lead challenging procurement initiatives.\r\n \r\n\r\nSnapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:\r\n\r\nSourcing and Category Management\r\n\r\n\r\n\tLeads, collaborates and supports internal & external stakeholders to develop, implement and measure the success of strategic plans to achieve Maple Leaf Foods Organizational and Functional objectives.\r\n\tAnalyzes various complex financial accounts and data to develop procurement strategies, carry out market analysis, risk assessment and inform key decisions which are clearly communicated to cross functional and senior leadership\r\n\tDelivers market leading cost savings and continuous improvement contributions to Maple Leaf Foods\r\n\tImproves existing sourcing arrangements and develops sourcing strategies supporting new product and market development; Evaluates, develops and implements plans to ensure a smooth flow of materials to support production and customer demand. \r\n\tLeverages market intelligence, trends and external conditions to proactively seize on opportunities, driving alignment between supplier innovation and Maple Leaf needs.\r\n\tEstablishes commercial agreements using sound knowledge of nature, application and implications of contract law in addition to standard processes and tools. Coordinates with legal and business stakeholders to develop and negotiate key contract terms\r\n\tRegularly meets with suppliers to set targets, manage performance, negotiate to gain new opportunities, discover new solutions and factually resolve disputes so that all parties are clear with and accept the outcomes\r\n\tManages the contract renewal process for assigned categories including making management and stakeholder recommendations\r\n\tSolicits feedback from diverse perspectives to identify and initiate process improvements, cost saving opportunities and value add supplier programs, capably leading teams though any changes, managing resistance, motivating, recognizing and rewarding efforts and success\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nBusiness Support and Commercial Projects\r\n\r\n\r\n\tForges partnerships with other functional and business areas to drive commercial and project priorities across the organization\r\n\tProvide direction to stakeholders on supplier capabilities and costing in support of improvement projects to reduce cost or increase operational efficiencies\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nLeadership and Development:\r\n\r\n\r\n\tPursues relevant learning & development for on-going skills improvement for self and for team\r\n\tLeads formal intra-company knowledge sharing activities and proactively Identifies when and where insight and learning should be replicated within MLF, creating avenues to do so.\r\n\tCoaches and motivates a diverse team by soliciting and offering feedback to help individuals work most effectively together, focusing on business context, demonstrating sound business ethics and modeling strong drive, commitment to plan and to quality.\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nWhat You’ll Bring:\r\n\r\n\r\n\tPost-secondary education, preferably in Business (specialization in Engineering, Supply Chain and/or MBA is an asset)\r\n\t5+Years of Purchasing and Supply Management Experience, with practice in sourcing across multiple categories\r\n\tSuperior Negotiation Skills\r\n\tUnderstanding of end-to-end Supply Chain Management\r\n\tAbility to implement change through influence and strong stakeholder management\r\n\tProject management, facilitation/training, and change management skills\r\n\tDemonstrated expertise in market analysis, contract development and negotiation\r\n\tProven ability to lead, influence and gain followership\r\n\tExcellent analytical skills with an ability to perform insightful analysis\r\n\tHigh level of energy and urgency\r\n\tSuperb interpersonal, communication and presentation skills\r\n\tStrong organizational skills with an ability to prioritize multiple projects and tasks\r\n\tProven ability to work effectively with all levels and develop positive working relationships\r\n\tHighly consistent demonstration of Maple Leaf Foods Leadership Values\r\n\tStrong user of Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)\r\n\tExperience working in an SAP environment\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nWhat We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:\r\n\r\n\r\n\tBeing part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.\r\n\tAn inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best. \r\n\tCompetitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.\r\n\tDefined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.\r\n\tLearning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.\r\n\tComprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.\r\n\tSupporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n
