Procurement & Inventory Manager

Job Summary Please see below the job description: Pay: CA$75,000.00-CA$85,000.00 per year Job description The Procurement Manager is responsible for overseeing purchasing activities for CT Bakery’s manufacturing operations, ensuring the timely, cost-effective, and compliant sourcing of raw materials, ingredients, packaging, production supplies, services, and other operational requirements. The role is responsible for supplier management, purchasing strategy, contract and pricing negotiations, supply continuity, and procurement cost control. The Procurement Manager works closely with Production, Planning, Quality, Finance, Warehouse, and other departments to ensure materials are available when required while meeting established quality, food safety, and regulatory requirements. This is primarily an office-based role with regular interaction with manufacturing and warehouse operations. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement procurement strategies for bakery ingredients, raw materials, packaging, production supplies, and other operational requirements. Source, evaluate, and maintain suppliers based on quality, reliability, service, pricing, and supply capacity. Oversee purchase orders and purchasing activities to ensure materials and services are delivered according to operational requirements. Monitor supply availability, lead times, and market conditions to identify potential shortages or supply risks. Work with Planning and Operations to align purchasing with production requirements, forecasts, inventory levels, and material lead times. Maintain appropriate purchasing practices for materials with shelf-life and storage requirements. Develop contingency and alternate sourcing options for critical materials where appropriate. Supplier & Contract Management Build and maintain effective relationships with approved suppliers and key vendors. Negotiate pricing, payment terms, contracts, service agreements, and other commercial conditions. Monitor supplier performance related to quality, delivery, pricing, service, and compliance. Conduct supplier performance reviews and address recurring service or supply issues. Coordinate supplier onboarding and approval in collaboration with Quality Assurance and other applicable departments. Address shortages, quality concerns, non-conformances, and delivery issues with suppliers and ensure appropriate follow-up and resolution. Maintain current supplier information, agreements, pricing, and related documentation. Food Safety & Quality Compliance Ensure purchased ingredients, raw materials, and packaging meet established food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements. Work closely with Quality Assurance to support approved supplier programs and supplier compliance requirements. Maintain and support the accuracy of approved supplier lists and required supplier documentation. Ensure procurement processes support traceability requirements for raw materials and packaging components. Support internal and external audits by providing procurement, supplier, and purchasing documentation as required. Escalate supplier-related quality, food safety, or compliance concerns to Quality and management. Cost Management & Market Analysis Manage procurement spending within established budgets and purchasing controls. Identify and implement opportunities for cost savings while maintaining required quality and supply reliability. Monitor market conditions and commodity pricing for key bakery inputs, including flour, sugar, oils, dairy, and packaging materials. Review supplier pricing, contracts, and purchasing trends to identify cost risks and opportunities. Support negotiations and commercial decisions using relevant market and purchasing data. Prepare regular reporting on procurement spend, pricing trends, savings, and supplier performance. Inventory & Planning Coordination Work closely with Inventory, Planning, Production, and Warehouse teams to align purchasing with demand and production requirement…

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