Overview
Procurement Manager Jobs in Bolton, Ontario, Canada at Redwood Employment Inc.
Title: Procurement Manager
Company: Redwood Employment Inc.
Location: Bolton, Ontario, Canada
Procurement Manager – onsite – Bolton, ON
- $80-90/K plus benefits
- Stable and growing organization
- Positive company culture
The Manager of Procurement is responsible for leading the company’s procurement strategy, overseeing supplier relationships, and ensuring the cost-effective, timely, and high-quality acquisition of materials and services. This role will oversee members of the procurement team, develop supplier performance standards, and partner with production, operations, and quality assurance to ensure continuity of supply and compliance with regulatory and company requirements. The Manager drives continuous improvement in procurement processes to support business growth, efficiency, and profitability.
- Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with company objectives.
- Mentor the procurement team, providing guidance and coaching
- Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships; monitor performance, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement.
- Negotiate supplier contracts, pricing, and service agreements to secure favorable terms.
- Source and evaluate new vendors and alternate suppliers and negotiate competitive pricing, high-quality, and delivery terms
- Monitor supplier compliance with quality, safety, and ethical standards
- Oversee inventory levels, purchasing plans, and forecasting to ensure reliable supply without overstocking.
- Collaborate with operations and warehouse teams to streamline procurement-to-inventory processes
- Assess supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Ensure adherence to all regulatory, food safety, and company standards.
- Stay informed on market trends, commodity pricing, and global supply chain dynamics.
- Conduct cycle counts and inventory audits when needed, reconciling discrepancies as necessary and maintain accurate records.
- Provide regular reports on procurement performance, supplier scorecards, cost analysis, and market trends to senior management.
- Use data to identify opportunities for process improvement and cost optimization
- Ensures adherence to all company policies and procedures
Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience within the food industry – sourcing raw materials locally as well as overseas
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and ERP systems, inventory management software (preferred but not required)
- Strong knowledge of purchasing cycles, supply chain principles, inventory control practices and food quality standards
- Strategic Thinking: Strong business acumen with the ability to align procurement goals with organizational objectives.
- Negotiation Skills: Advanced negotiation to effectively negotiate favorable terms, pricing and contracts with suppliers
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for supplier and internal stakeholder interactions
- Organizational Skills: Highly organized with strong analytical, planning and time management skills (prioritize multiple tasks)
- Problem Solving: Ability to anticipate risks and develop proactive solutions.
- Collaboration: Excellent teamwork skills to build strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams
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