Overview
Procurement Specialist – Indirect (Canada/remote) Jobs in Richmond at Nature’s Path Foods
Developing and executing Indirect-Materials and Services Procurement strategies:
Developing a category management process by segmenting indirect spends into areas which contain similar or related characteristics, enabling focus opportunities for consolidation and efficiency among our plants
Identifying synergies for indirect materials and services among Nature’s path plants to enable better costs
Leading RFPs for key categories
Leading Strategic Relationship Management (SRM) initiatives with top tier vendors
Developing a Raw Material strategy roadmap to deliver key corporate sustainability objectives
Supporting the business in making better decisions by:
Conducting market research and data analysis from all available sources and synthetizes information into successful decision-making
Recommending best suppliers available in the market aligned to Nature’s Path’s goals, mission, and values
Working closely with key stakeholders (plants) on drafting and executing key contracts (leading the negotiation of contract terms and conditions)
Develops and supports key metrics KPIs for tracking and improving vendor’s performance
Searching for cost improvements based on supplier efficiency, use of alternate materials, leveraging purchasing power
Providing effective Raw Material Procurement support for New Innovation Projects by
Working closely with the Product and Innovation teams by providing expertise on raw material procurement solutions for new products
Discussing raw material options with various stakeholders such as Buyers, Operations, R&D, QA, Sales
Supporting global strategic sourcing initiatives or New Innovation Projects (including category strategy definition)
Advising management of lead times and prices required to obtain critical materials to be used for trials and first productions
Education
Graduation with specialization in Materials Management, Procurement, or Business Administration or equivalent combination of education and experience
Thorough knowledge of MRP principles and applications
Experience working within Food Industry is preferred
This role is a remote opportunity based out of Canada with travel to our offices/plants as needed. The base salary range is $73,800 – $98,400 with a 10% bonus. Thank you for your interest in Natures Path!
Title: Procurement Specialist – Indirect (Canada/remote)
Company: Nature’s Path Foods
Location: Richmond
