Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Packaging (Hourly)

Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Packaging (Hourly)

29 Oct
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fgf brands
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Greater Toronto Area

29 Oct

fgf brands

Greater Toronto Area

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Job type

- Contract

Shift and schedule

- Monday to Friday

Location

Greater Toronto Area, ON

Full job description

Job Description:

Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Packaging

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Summary

Reporting to the Strategic Sourcing Manager, Packaging, this role focuses on strategic sourcing, supplier selection and on-boarding, RFP/RFQ processes, supplier management for Packaging components. This role requires strong collaboration with internal customers and the ability to create strategic partnerships with suppliers.

Primary Responsibilities







- Collaborate with the team members at plants and Packaging suppliers to source components as specified
- Launch RFQs as necessary, for existing Packaging components and new plant requirements
- Research and action long-term projects on process improvement, sustainability, cost-savings, and supplier improvement, working with internal and external teams to implement changes
- Negotiate contracts with new and existing suppliers to continuously reduce the total cost of ownership
- Follow strict food safety regulations for supplier onboarding; collaborate with the Supplier Quality Standards team at FGF for supplier approval
- Accountable for supplier management (this includes OTIF, quality performance, monitoring, continuous improvement with direct impact on efficiency)
- Comply with internal requirement of storing sourcing files and data
- Continuously search for the right cost reduction, innovation, and sustainability opportunities, and work with internal teams (R&D;, Product Lifecycle Management, Production, Engineering, etc) to implement such changes

Required Experience







- Minimum 2 years of experience in Sourcing or Procurement within a high paced, multi-plant manufacturing environment
- A procurement accreditation such as CPM, CPP, SPSM, CIPS, or SCMP is a plus
- University Degree in Business, Supply Chain or Finance
- Intermediate to Advanced MS Office
- Good knowledge of ERP/MRP processes
- Able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization both internally and externally in both written and oral form
- Excellent time and project management skills
- Experienced and capable of multi-tasking in a high-paced environment, working on several subjects and projects at the same time.
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently and within cross functional teams
- Creative thinker,





seeks out solutions to problems and opportunities for improvement
- Committed to accuracy and quality of data; diligence in seeking accurate and reliable source data
- Growth Mindset: ability to learn and challenge your own skills.
- Driven to win. Innate desire to succeed and reach new heights.

Core Competencies

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Flexibility, Agility, Adaptability - Adapts to changes; changes strategy in response to new information; responds appropriately and quickly without having all parameters defined; demonstrates tolerance for speed and uncertainty.
- Drives Execution - Takes risks, learns from their mistakes, builds trust and is a role model to others. Has a “hands-on” style; is aggressive in achieving desired results






- Customer and Product Centricity - Responds to the needs of both internal and external customers in a timely and courteous manner, showing a sense of urgency; always keeping our products front and center.
- Teamwork and Collaboration - Uses appropriate interpersonal styles and methods of communication to gain agreement or acceptance of a plan or activity. Is effective in building constructive relationships; uses tact; interacts with others in an open, friendly manner, encourages collaboration.
- Passion for Excellence – Always looks for ways to improve effectiveness or efficiency, making recommendation to increase productivity in quality of work; develops innovative solutions, challenges the status quo. To be the best, never compromising.

What is the recipe for a great career at FGF?







Working at FGF Brands, there is never a dull moment! As a successful company that is continually growing there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of. We have an entrepreneurial spirit which encourages all our team members to use their own creativity and out of the box thinking to come up with solutions and new idea

Disclaimer: The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills. Please keep in mind that other duties may be added, or this description may be amended at any time.

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