Director of Purchasing and Supply Chain

Join the PG adventure, which has been thriving for over 30 years! A Quebec-based company specializing in the manufacturing of prepared meals and ready-to-eat food products, Plaisirs Gastronomiques employs more than 500 people and stands out for its family-oriented values. Our daily actions are driven by passion, pride, and strong teamwork, bringing the PG culture to life.

A Strategic Role at the Heart of Our Operations

We are seeking a strategic leader who will play a pivotal role in the company’s growth. You will be responsible for securing our supply sources, developing long-term partnerships with suppliers, and optimizing our entire supply chain within a fast-growing manufacturing environment.

Reporting to senior management and serving as a member of the executive leadership team, the incumbent will play a key role in the company’s overall performance.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Strategy and Supplier Development

• Define and implement the overall procurement strategy for all raw materials, ingredients, and packaging materials;
• Ensure the availability of critical materials while optimizing costs, quality, lead times, and inventory levels;
• Develop and maintain a strong network of local and international suppliers to support the company’s growth;
• Identify, qualify, and onboard new strategic partners to mitigate supply risks and enhance the company’s competitiveness;
• Continuously monitor market trends to anticipate price fluctuations, supply challenges, and business opportunities.
  
  

Negotiation and Commercial Agreements Management

• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, supply contracts, and long-term agreements;
• Identify and implement cost-reduction initiatives while maintaining quality and service standards;
• Monitor supplier performance through measurable key performance indicators;
• Actively support new product launches in collaboration with product development, production, and sales teams.
  
  

Supply Chain Management

• Oversee the entire procurement process to effectively meet short-, medium-, and long-term production requirements;
• Collaborate closely with planning, production, and operations teams to ensure optimal alignment between demand, inventory, and purchasing activities;
• Optimize inventory levels and inventory turnover;
• Ensure inventory accuracy and continuously improve replenishment processes.
  
  

Leadership and Team Management

• Coach, lead, engage, and develop a multidisciplinary team responsible for purchasing and inventory management;
• Set priorities, support employee development, and foster a culture of performance and continuous improvement;
• Guide teams in achieving operational and strategic objectives.
  
  

SAP Business One and Continuous Improvement

• Serve as the SAP Business One Super User (Master User) for procurement, inventory, and purchasing functions;
• Optimize processes, tools, and performance metrics to improve supply chain efficiency;
• Ensure data integrity and promote best practices within the department.
  
  

Strategic Contribution

• Participate in the executive leadership team and contribute to the company’s strategic direction;
• Act as a business partner to various departments to support growth initiatives and performance improvement projects;
• Provide strategic analyses to support decision-making related to purchasing, inventory management, and supply chain operations.
  
  

What Sets You Apart

• Ten (10) years of experience in procurement management within the food manufacturing industry;
• Five (5) years of experience managing teams;
• Excellent command of both French and English is required to communicate effectively with our English-speaking suppliers;
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or another field relevant to the position;
• Strong negotiation skills;
• Proven experience working with an ERP system (SAP experience is considered an asset).
  
  

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