Manager Sourcing Ingredients
Manager Sourcing Ingredients
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Employment Type: Regular
Location: ETOBICOKE,ON
As part of the largest baking company in the world, Bimbo Canada is a leading producer and distributor of packaged fresh bread, bakery products and snacks. We produce and distribute more than 1,000 products across 18 brands Canadians know and trust, like Dempster's®, Villaggio®, POM®, Bon Matin®, Stonemill®, Natural Bakery®, Takis®, Thomas'®, Little Bites™, Vachon®, Hostess® and more.
In business for more than 110 years, the company operates 16 bakeries and employs approximately 4,000 associates across Canada. Bimbo Canada pursues our goal of creating value by being at the forefront of manufacturing and service delivery innovation in the baking industry through the continued improvement and refinement of its supply chain network while serving major grocery chains, retail outlets and foodservice operations across Canada.
Position Summary:
The Sourcing Manager, Ingredients is a crucial member of Grupo Bimbo's North America Procurement Team. This role is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies, ensuring supply assurance, managing supplier relationships, driving productivity projects, and supporting innovation launches. The Sourcing Manager will work closely with key stakeholders and suppliers to ensure the best price, quality, and service for Bimbo. Additionally, the Sourcing Manager will collaborate with the Global Procurement team to assist in the achievement of company objectives. #LI-Remote #LI-SO1
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement comprehensive sourcing strategies for assigned ingredient categories, aligning with business goals and market trends
- Conduct market analysis to identify new sourcing opportunities and mitigate risks
- Maintain a robust contingency plan to ensure supply continuity in case of disruptions
- Lead cross-functional teams to drive category strategy and achieve cost savings
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure reliable supply and continuous improvement
- Negotiate contracts, including pricing, terms, and conditions, to secure the best value for the company
- Ensure compliance with corporate policies, including necessary quality and food safety documentation
- Identify and implement cost-savings initiatives and process improvements within the supply chain
- Lead productivity projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely and effective execution
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including material management, quality assurance, technical services, and research & development to support new product development and innovation initiatives
- Ensure timely sourcing and availability of ingredients for product launches
- Develop and execute supplier development programs to enhance performance and collaboration, fostering a culture of continuous improvement among suppliers
- Participate in global projects, sustainability initiatives, and other projects as assigned
- Ability to travel when necessary for supplier visits, industry events, and corporate meetings
Key Behavioral Competencies:
- Self-directed, self-motivated, and detail-oriented
- Strong analytical, prioritization and decision-making skills
- Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communications, and presentation skills
- Strong problem solving skills
- Experience managing and measuring work
- Track record of building strong peer and stakeholder relationships
- Ability to establish project objectives, checkpoints and timelines to meet project tasks and expectations
- Ability to exchange complex information effectively to reach agreement in ambiguous or difficult negotiations
- Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities to the many ongoing projects
- Strong leadership & interpersonal skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
- Persuasive 'change agent' capable of challenging conventional wisdom
- Ability to multi-task and coordinate initiatives in a remote team environment
- High energy and passion
Education and Work History:
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or similar field.
- CSM, CPSM, and/or PMP certification desired
- At least 5-7 years of experience in Procurement, preferably managing Ingredients
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of procurement, sourcing, purchasing, and contract management
- Knowledge of ERP / Office Suite Systems / Expertise in Excel and Power Point
Physical Demands:
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Able to use a variety of communication methods on frequent basis
- Use a notebook computer and standard office equipment printers, fax, phone, etc.
- Able to sit, stand, stoop and have use of hand motor coordination regularly
- Use various forms of transportation for extended periods of time on periodic basis
Please note all offers of employment at Bimbo Canada are conditional on the successful completion of appropriate background checks (including but not limited to criminal history, reference, credit and/or physical demands checks) as appropriate for the role and as permitted by law.
Bimbo Canada is an equal opportunity employer that is dedicated to building a diverse workplace that promotes diversity, equity and belonging in the workplace, and encourages applications from qualified people of all genders, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. We welcome applications from all interested individuals; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job seekers with disabilities who require accommodation during the recruitment process, or would like more details about accessibility, should contact Bimbo Canada Accessibility at CB_Accessibility@grupobimbo.com.