Saputo
food manufacturing
Analyst,DirectProcurement
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“Analyst, Direct Procurement at Saputo. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement. Assist and facilitate internal process of ingredient & packaging approvals and code creation. Timely update departmental contract tracking system and supplier price lists”
What You'll Achieve.
improve fulfillment rates; Create and improve KPI for new and current products to monitor their performance
Industry & Context.
research and data-driven analytical skills; ability to collect, organize, and analyze large sets of data efficiently and effectively
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bilingualism in French and English is required, research and data-driven analytical skills, with the ability to collect, organize, and analyze large sets of data efficiently and effectively, communication skills and the ability to facilitate analytic discussion and review of data findings and recommendations for the project
Nice to Have
Minimum 5 years in Procurement in food manufacturing environment
What You'll Do.
Assist and facilitate internal process of ingredient & packaging approvals and code creation
Timely update departmental contract tracking system and supplier price lists
Manage invoice discrepancies
Follow up with plants for updated forecasts
Manage supplier set-ups for new or existing suppliers
Assist with supply disruptions at plant levels to avoid shutdowns
Collaborate with supplier quality team
and manufacturing to reduce non-conformance incidents
resolve outstanding claims
and improve fulfillment rates
Assist in financial analysis of RFPs
prepare weekly/monthly reports
and conduct forecast exercises for Procurement objectives
Create and improve KPI for new and current products to monitor their performance
Follow up on sample deliveries and ensure timely availability for plant trials
Reconciliate quarterly/annually supplier rebates
Develop and apply best practice processes and policies across procurement
including spend analytics
savings and initiative tracking
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with the supplier quality team, category leads, and manufacturing; regular collaboration and communication with internal and external stakeholders across Canada
Communication Scope
communication skills and the ability to facilitate analytic discussion and review of data findings and recommendations for the project; Bilingualism in French and English is required
Full Job Description
At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best? Overview of the role Saputo is seeking an Analyst, Direct Procurement for an existing opportunity within our organization. This will be a key member of the Procurement Team, the Procurement Analyst – Direct Procurement will be responsible for facilitating the strategic sourcing process for the ingredient & packaging category. The incumbent will have the following responsibilities: How you will make contributions that matter: * Assist and facilitate the internal process of ingredient & packaging approvals and code creation. * Timely update the departmental contract tracking system and supplier price lists. * Manage invoice discrepancies. * Follow up with the plants for updated forecasts. * Manage the supplier set-ups for new or existing suppliers. * Assist with the supply disruptions at plant levels to avoid shutdowns. * Collaborate with the supplier quality team, category leads, and manufacturing to reduce non-conformance incidents, resolve outstanding claims, and improve fulfillment rates. * Assist in the financial analysis of RFPs, prepare weekly/monthly reports, and conduct forecast exercises for Procurement objectives. * Create and improve KPI for new and current products to monitor their performance. * Follow up on sample deliveries and ensure timely availability for plant trials. * Reconciliate the quarterly/annually supplier rebates. * Develop and apply best practice processes and policies across procurement, including spend analytics, savings and initiative tracking. You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications: * Education: Bachelor’s degree in Administration or Procurement related * Experience: Minimum 5 years in Procurement in
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