Supply Chain & Procurement Specialist

Buyer (12-month contract)
Made Better isn’t just a claim; At Dare, our dedicated team works passionately to uphold our tradition of excellence, innovation and quality in every aspect of our operations. Our state-of-the-art facilities utilize advanced technology to ensure consistency and quality while meeting the evolving needs of our consumers and customers.

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, Packaging Materials, this Buyer position is accountable for the packaging materials category to drive efficiency, effectiveness and continuous improvement in the procurement process.

Develop and implement sourcing strategies to optimize costs, improve service levels, and mitigate risks.
Source quality packaging materials at competitive costs to support production and innovation requirements.
Monitor market conditions using online tools, networking, and published daily information.
Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure procurement activities align with business objectives.
Support innovation and growth by delivering unique packaging material on a timely basis at competitive prices.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with key vendors to ensure conformance of materials and competitive pricing.
Develop the annual packaging material budget using insights from supply and demand dynamics, market trends, and in-depth material knowledge.

Post-secondary degree or diploma (or equivalent experience) with experience in supply chain and/or procurement (i.e. manufacturing process, strategic sourcing, negotiating and contracts).
Minimum three years of relevant purchasing experience, ideally in a consumer-packaged goods company.
Knowledge of Supply Chain procedures.
Commodity and/or packaging buying experience.
A background in sourcing packaging materials is considered an asset.
Working towards a SCMP (Supply Chain Management Professional) designation (PMAC - Purchasing Management Association of Canada).
Strong computer skills required, including experience with Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and SAP.
Strong organization skills with the ability to manage multiple projects with a strong problem-solving ability.
Communications and relationship-building with internal/external contacts.
Working knowledge of French is an asset.
Total Rewards Package : Our Total Rewards package reflects the investment we make in our employees to help them and their families achieve their well-being goals. Total Rewards at Dare Foods includes a competitive base salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits and retirement programs. At Dare Foods Limited , we are dedicated to creating an inclusive, accessible, equal-opportunity environment that welcomes all individuals from all backgrounds because we know it will make our company a better place to work. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment.