Job Description:

Job information Senior Sourcing Manager from the Company Fresh Prep Foods Inc, this latest Senior Sourcing Manager job vacancy is located in the city Saint-Laurent located in the country Canada . This latest job opening is open to job seekers who have the latest education / graduate Bachelor Degree . Job Vacancies in this Retail field have been opened and published up to the specified time.

Job Responsibility:

Who We Are

Meet Fresh Prep — Canada's most convenient and sustainable meal kit delivery service. As a certified B Corporation, we make convenient eating healthy and sustainable for the communities we operate in. We source quality local ingredients whenever possible, and deliver in reusable, recyclable and compostable packaging. We offer 10 chef-created meal kit recipes each week, with options for many lifestyles and preferences including vegetarian and vegan. In the past few years, we have collected many awards and recognition for our continued pursuit in being a leader in both customer and employee satisfaction. Some awards include The Georgia Straight's Golden Plates, 23rd and 24th Annual Best of Vancouver award for Best Meal Kit Service, BC's Top Employers 2024, Top SME 2023, and Climate Smart. Fresh Prep also placed on The Globe and Mail's prestigious 2023 Canada's Top Growing Companies list.

Who You Are

• Positive Attitude. You approach work in a cheery and optimistic way.
• Reliable & Dependable. You like to see a job well done and will ensure that things are done the “right” way. You show up for all scheduled shifts on time and ready to work.
• Self Starter. You are comfortable owning a task from start to finish and you take the initiative to make continuous process improvements. You observe strict deadlines and hold yourself accountable for your deliverables.
• Collaborative Team Player. You are motivated by collaborative team task achievement and driving a results-oriented culture.

What You'll Be Doing

The Senior Sourcing Manager is responsible for creating and driving the strategy for the planning team. They build and drive the successful implementation of savings, efficiency and resiliency projects, leading and influencing cross-functional teams. They are excellent communicators and storytellers, escalate risk to stakeholders and leaders proactively and meaningfully. They lead and inspire a team of high performing planners, building an authentic and trust based environment that fosters development and empowerment.

• Proactively develop and maintain productive supplier relationships and monitor and communicate supplier performance in fulfillment, QA rejects, customer returns, etc. through Vendor KPI performance management
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that integrate the strategic objectives of the department and organization, coordinate to gain buy-in from key stakeholders on the approach
• Meet Procurement department KPIs including but not limited to grocery spend, savings, supplier contract terms
• Conduct the strategic sourcing process including, RFQs, RFIs, and RFPs
• Identify potential suppliers and establish long-term business relationships
• Develop a decision matrix to drive objective business recommendation to departments and stakeholders
• Drive and implement the signed agreements for sourcing decisions
• Secure advantageous terms, prices, and conditions through effective negotiation.
• Continuously assess and improve existing supplier agreements.
• Interface with Finance and departments to ensure compliance and savings flow though
• Demonstrating a future-focused mindset, showing curiosity about relevant industry trends, translating risks and opportunities into business strategies
• Analyzes complex procurement challenges and assists in developing solutions to best meet business needs and mitigate risks to the organization.
• Foster a culture of cost-saving in procurement.
• Lead various internal purchasing and procurement projects within the organization.
• Provide leadership, mentoring & coaching to direct report. Supports self and team growth by identifying stretch goal opportunities. Model leadership behaviour for the organization
• Maintain open and timely communication with leaders and stakeholders on project and initiative status, clearly communicating risk and support needed
• Support and Maintain Fresh Prep Quality Standards with suppliers and escalate risk and non-compliance appropriately

What We Are Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in the areas of strategic sourcing and risk management in the Food industry: foodservice, retail, manufacturing
• 5+ years of experience in financial forecasting, in-depth analytics, business case development
• Business and financial understanding of how procurement brings financial value to the overall profit and loss
• 2+ years of experience and a successful track record of leading a team including coaching, motivating, and influencing a team
• Experience in developing a strategic plan that aligns with corporate strategies and the ability to clearly articulate such a vision
• Exceptional communication skills (Verbal and Written) combined with an ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization
• A proven track record of creating and executing projects that drive efficiencies, cost savings and holistic supply chain benefit
• Highly effective relationship building and influencing skills
• Driven, hands-on and willing to roll up sleeves as required in a lean, fast-paced and focused organization
• Self-starter, willing to make risk-based decision and take ownership and accountability
• An innovative and strategic thought leader with an entrepreneurial spirit - you make things happen
• An analytical problem solver who uses data to drive decisions
• Systems: Knowledge of Google Sheets,PowerPoint, and others
• Post-secondary degree in Business, Supply Chain or related discipline preferred
• APICS CPIM/CSCP or PMAC SCMP certification a plus; MBA a plus
• Fluency in French and English

What You Can Expect

• An inclusive, fun workplace filled with fantastic colleagues. We're a certified B-Corporation and our team is passionate about making a positive difference (and also about food!)
• Comprehensive health benefits (including medical, dental, vision and life-insurance) after 90 days of successful employment.
• Food Perks!

Please note that the posted salary range for this role may vary based on qualifications, prior experience, or seniority. We are always looking for talented people to join our network, and research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized folks tend to only apply when they check every box. So if you think you have what it takes but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, or if your desired compensation isn't reflected in this posting, please still get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit. Fresh Prep is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and prohibits discrimination of any kind. We value diversity at our company and at all job levels our goal is to be diverse, inclusive and representative of the communities we operate in. We endeavour to recruit, develop and retain the best talent from a diverse candidate pool and truly believe that diversity, equity and inclusion among our team members is vital to our success as a company. We trust that in applying for a role with us you value this as well! #HP Keywords : Saint-Laurent jobs
Closed Date : 2025-08-21