Highline Vision and Values:

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:

Leads all procurement activities for the Raw Materials category. 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.

Expected Outcomes:

Leadership & Code of Conduct

• Embraces and supports the Highline culture and values, acting as brand ambassador at all times
• Interacts with others in a manner that promotes respect, confidentiality and dignity
• Develops and actively fosters an engaged work force, displaying professionalism even when challenging to do and while quickly managing the culture to stop behaviours not aligned to the Company Values

Procurement Strategy

• Responsible for the full procurement process for all packaging materials used across Canada
• Responsible for the full procurement process for other category items/services as required and/or identified
• 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
• Follows and enforces the company's procurement policies and procedures

Supply Chain Management

• Works with Director of Packaging, pack house supervisors and farm management to ensure proper quality and quantity of packing materials and other direct materials are on hand at all times
• Manages the supply and replenishment activities of packaging materials as required by the pack house and company
• Has a clear understanding of the cause of delays and communicates directly to all stakeholders
• 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

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 core SAP team to ensure transition to new P.O. based procurement system is productive and well managed

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
• Administers the requisitions/purchase orders on behalf of the farm managers for direct materials and other items/services as required

Qualifications & Experience:

Education & Past Experiences:

• 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 Three (3) 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
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel

Personal Attributes:

• Outstanding negotiation skills
• Strong business acumen and an analytical mind
• Ability to problem solve, address key opportunities, and create the story
• Demonstrably strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills
• Must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a changing, deadline driven environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and take on new tasks with a high level of difficulty
• Attention to detail and accuracy, appropriately balanced with the need to complete tasks
• Self-starter who can work independently, has an adaptive personality that can deal with ambiguity
• Conducts themselves with professionalism, and maintains confidentiality of sensitive information

Other

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

Earnings & Benefits:

• Extended Health & Dental and Vision for Associates and their eligible family members
• Life insurance and Dependent Life Insurance, STD
• Paid Vacation time
• Safety shoe reimbursement

How to Apply:

Through Indeed.

In Person/By Mail:

• 506 Mersea Road 5, Leamington, ON N8H 3V5

Highline encourages applications from all qualified candidates. When requested Highline will accommodate people with disabilities at all stages of the recruitment, assessment and hiring process.

#INDH

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Please Note :
optimuspartners.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, optimuspartners.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.