Senior Buyer Indirect Procurement
Senior Buyer Indirect Procurement
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Job Description
At Saputo we bring good to the table by making highquality products investing in our people and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive growthdriven work environment. Ready to bring your best
Overview of the Role
The Senior Buyer Indirect Procurement will be responsible for managing the strategic sourcing process for the indirect spend category for Canada such as waste lab supplies MROs office supplies printing equipment H&S material garment cleaning janitorial services lubricants courier services etc.
As key member of Corporate Procurement Team this position requires strong strategic purchasing skills as well as experience in crossfunctional multi plant environment negotiation collaboration analysis and communication. Knowledge of manufacturing processes MRO category management and indirect services is a strong asset.
How you will make contributions that matter:
Strategic Procurement: Develop and implement procurement strategies for indirect goods and services ensuring alignment with overall business goals.
Cost Management: Focus on reducing the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) by negotiating contracts managing supplier relationships and eliminating rogue spending.
Supplier Management: Establish and maintain longterm partnerships with suppliers ensuring they meet quality and performance standards; Track and Monitor Indirect Procurement compliance.
Internal Collaboration: Work closely with various departments and plants to understand their procurement needs and provide guidance throughout the procurement cycle.
Market Analysis: Conduct benchmarking and market assessments to support procurement strategies and identify costsaving opportunities.
Innovation and Digitization: Promote the adoption of eprocurement solutions (Ariba) and other innovative tools to streamline procurement processes.
Continuous Improvement: Prepare periodic category performance reports for assigned categories; Research new products and/or /substitute products and/or suppliers.
You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:
Education: Bachelors degree in Administration or Supply Chain
Bilingual: French and English business level
Experience: Minimum 57 years of Indirect procurement negotiating and sourcing.
Procurement Expertise: Indepth knowledge of procurement processes policies and systems (SAP Ariba);
Negotiation Skills: Strong negotiation abilities to secure favorable terms and conditions with suppliers and experience in reviewing indirect contracts.
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with internal stakeholders and suppliers; Ability to reinforce corporate decisions at plant level; Ability and willingness to work independently and collaboratively.
Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze market trends supplier performance and procurement data to make informed decisions.
As part of their duties the incumbent will have to communicate and collaborate in English both orally and in writing with colleagues or other stakeholders in Quebec as well as in the rest of Canada or in North America.
We support and care for our employees and their families by providing:
Competitive salaries
A hybrid work environment with the possibility to work from home 2 days a week
Advantageous corporate agreements
Full range of group insurance benefits
Group retirement pension plan with employer contribution
Purchase option of company stocks
Group RRSP
Health and wellness program in the workplace
Assistance program for employees and their families
Saputo products at a discounted price
Salary range: $78172 $102600
*Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience education skills and training.
We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join its family.
This year Saputo is celebrating 70 years of passion and craftsmanship!
In Canada Saputo is a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor with a portfolio of wellloved brands such as Dairyland Armstrong Neilson Alexis de Portneuf and many more. Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing operations supply chain management sales quality assurance or in any other function your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
