Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Strategic Sourcing Specialist - MRO 

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

What FGF Offers:

• FGF believes in Home Grown Talent, accelerated career growth with leadership training. Unleashing Your Potential 
• Competitive Compensation, Health Benefits, & a generous flexible medical / Health spending account
• RRSP matching program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - Restaurants, gyms, shopping etc. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the team members at plants and MRO suppliers to source components and services as specified
• Launch RFQs as necessary, for existing MRO components and new plant requirements
• Order and track receipt of MRO items based on the day to day requests received from plants
• 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

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
• Experience leading high volume of RFP/RFQ
• 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
• Excellent written, verbal, analytical and numerical skills
• 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

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 ideas.

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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