Procurement Specialist - Cpg

Job Description

Come join the team at Aramark Supply Chain. Work with a talented and driven group of purchasing professionals. You will interact directly with national vendors on securing & negotiating the right product at the right price for our Consumer-Packaged Goods category. In this role, your focus will be on "back of house" culinary categories, including soups, sauces, spices, condiments, table spreads, salad dressing, and others. You will be reporting into the Procurement Director for CPG products.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead category management and strategy for diverse lines of business across the Canadian organization. Including Aramark managed services and Genera; Purchasing Organizations.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers to address business needs, growth opportunities, and partner on category development & execution.
• Preparation and analysis of detailed financial proposals to make informed decisions and recommendations to the business.
• Drafting supply agreements and legal documents for contract renewals, RFPs, and other critical initiatives.
• Coordinate pricing of products on a national basis.
• Operational support for category knowledge and responsibilities.
• Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders in various departments including finance, marketing, account management, sustainability, and global teams.
• Other duties that may be assigned by your immediate supervisor from time to time based on business needs.

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

• Preferably, a college or university graduate with proven problem-solving, analytical skills or finance/accounting experience.
• Minimum of 1 -2 years of experience in a food service/food retail/food supplier/food distribution environment, preferably in a multi-unit organization.
• Supply chain and procurement experience is an asset.
• Strong PC data manipulation skills with emphasis on advanced Excel.
• Confident self-starter with excellent interpersonal, communication, and interest in developing strong negotiation abilities.
• Ability to engage and communicate effectively with distributors and suppliers (written & verbal).
• Must be able to work independently and be detail oriented with ability to demonstrate problem solving skill sets.

Education

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.