procurement specialist
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June 28, 2024
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Nustef Baking Ltd.
Job details
*THE COMPANY:*
NuStef Baking Ltd. is a Canadian food manufacturer known across North America for its unique line of specialty, artisan style cookies and crisps (?NuStef?). NuStef produces a unique Italian style waffle cookie branded Reko pizzelle and artisan crisps under its Kii Naturals and The Crisp Bakery brands. NuStef also produces private label products for some of the largest retailers in North America.
Products are baked fresh to order; cookies are sold primarily in the in-store bakery (?ISB?) department and our crisps are sold primarily in the deli department or specialty cracker section at most regional and national retailers. NuStef is based in Toronto, Canada and operates two manufacturing facilities.
For almost 40 years, we have perfected a multi-generational authentic recipe from Italy's Abruzzo region. Reko pizzelles are naturally flavored and baked in a peanut-free facility, resulting in crisp, delicate flavors that are addictively delicious!
Kii Naturals artisan crisps, combine authentic fresh ingredients, hand-crafted in small batches. Double-baked for a satisfying crunch, each artisan crisp holds a delightful burst of flavorful fruit, nuts or seeds. Kii Naturals artisan crisps have no preservatives, GMOs or trans fats, and are perfect for charcuterie boards, snacks, and sharing with friends.
*JOB SUMMARY*
Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, the Procurement Specialist will be responsible for supporting the procurement activities for two facilities purchasing ingredients, materials, components, and service/supplies at the optimal price and delivery cycle while maintaining the lowest possible inventory levels.
The incumbent must be tenacious and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. Additionally, our Procurement Specialist must be capable of building strong and mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers and coworkers while being highly professional, respectful, organized, and flexible.
*DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:*
* Purchase products and negotiate buying terms with vendors, including price, margin, MOQs and delivery terms.
* Work with the Production Planner to coordinate just in time delivery of perishable ingredients, non-floor and floor stock of components to facilitate the timely production of goods.
* Purchase and arrange timely delivery of all raw materials, packaging, services and/or supplies at the best possible cost, while meeting quality and specification requirements.
* Constantly review the sales forecast and on-hand inventory quantities, check assumptions and adjust purchase plans to support order fulfillment, inventory control and cash flow.
* Use the Company ERP system to monitor and track progress of purchased materials against timelines and necessary requirements.
* Attend daily production meetings and keep the team apprised of expected deliveries and any issues that may affect schedule completion.
* Manage vendor/supplier invoices and work with Finance to ensure processing in a timely manner.
* Coordinate with suppliers, Receiving, and QA as required to ensure compliance with our Food Safety and Regulatory programs.
* Participate in and be a driving force in all inventory counts, directly supporting Finance with counts and root cause analysis of discrepancies.
* Prepare and review contracts, RFP bids, proposals, vendor agreements, and pricing to ensure items meet specifications and tolerances for product specifications and food safe manufacturing.
* Develop a system to evaluate vendor quotations that utilizes appropriate negotiation and purchasing techniques to ensure quality, price, delivery, and service. This includes qualifying vendors and establishing/maintaining a preferred vendor list.
* Create vendor scorecards identifying key performance and compliance metrics. Track performance, identify areas for improvement and deliver necessary changes.
* Address and resolve internal (inter-department) and external (vendors and customers) inquiries, including facilitating app
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LocationConcord, ON
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Salary$70,000 to $80,000YEAR annually
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
indeed.com
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