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Senior Buyer, NA Capital Procurement

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McCain Foods

16d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Logistics
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Toronto

AI generated summary

  • You need a Bachelor's in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business; 2-4 years of procurement/project management experience; valid driver's license; and ability to travel 10%. Hybrid role based in Canada.
  • You will develop and execute procurement plans, lead sourcing activities, analyze supplier proposals, negotiate contracts, manage supplier relationships, and report on procurement value delivery.

Requirements

  • - Bachelor's Degree preferably in Engineering, Supply Chain or Business
  • - Master's Degree a plus
  • - Minimum 2-4 years of procurement and/or engineering/project management experience preferably in the capital spend area
  • - Must have valid driver's license
  • - Must have ability to travel within North America approximately 10%
  • - Please note this is a hybrid role that can sit out of either of our corporate offices in Canada -- Florenceville, New Brunswick or Toronto, Ontario

Responsibilities

  • - Development, Documentation, and Execution of facility & project procurement plans in close collaboration with engineering and manufacturing stakeholders for a portfolio of capital projects within North America
  • - Leading execution of procurement activities including but not limited to:
  • - Procurement/Sourcing Plans by project
  • - RFI/RFP/RFQ
  • - Analysis of supplier proposals and comparison/ranking to facilitate supplier selection decisions
  • - Negotiation of contract commercial terms and conditions with suppliers
  • - Drafting, Reviewing & Submitting Business Award Recommendations (BARs) for senior leadership approval of supplier selection & rationale
  • - Manager relationships with key suppliers, critical to project success, including proactive monitoring performance vs. expectations and intervening when necessary
  • - Coordinating and managing project procurement activities to support critical project success factors (safety, budget, schedule, quality deliverables)
  • - Monthly reporting of procurement value delivery for procurement activities executed

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Senior Buyer, NA Capital Procurement?

The primary responsibility is to provide procurement support for North America's annual ~$400m CAD capital portfolio and to develop category strategies for all production equipment.

What type of projects will the Senior Buyer be involved with?

The Senior Buyer will be involved with a portfolio of capital projects within North America, collaborating closely with engineering and manufacturing stakeholders.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business is preferred, along with a Master's Degree being a plus, and a minimum of 2-4 years of procurement and/or engineering/project management experience in capital spend.

Is travel required for this position?

Yes, there is an ability to travel within North America approximately 10% of the time.

Where is this position located?

This position can be based in either of McCain Foods' corporate offices in Canada, specifically in Florenceville, New Brunswick, or Toronto, Ontario.

What are some preferred experiences for candidates applying for this role?

Preferred experiences include capital procurement practices, capital project systems and processes, understanding cost factors of capital, and familiarity with relevant commercial markets such as steel, construction, engineering, labor, and equipment.

How does McCain Foods view diversity and inclusion in the workplace?

McCain Foods values diversity and aims to ensure a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace, recognizing that diversity drives creativity, resilience, and success.

What type of work environment is offered for this position?

This role is a hybrid format, allowing for both in-office and remote work.

What is the company’s policy regarding vaccinations for employees?

Currently, the company does not require employees to be vaccinated, but reserves the right to change this mandate in line with health guidance and regulations.

How does McCain Foods handle accommodation requests during the recruitment process?

McCain Foods is an accessible employer and will work with candidates to meet their accommodation needs throughout the recruitment process.

McCain Foods

Celebrating real connections through delicious, planet-friendly food

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Mission & Purpose

At McCain Foods we know the importance that food plays in people's lives - the power it has to uplift and bring people, families, businesses and communities together. Guided by our purpose - Celebrating real connections through delicious, planet-friendly food - we believe that working together with our teams, business and community partners will bring sustainable growth and positive change - today, tomorrow and for generations to come. As a privately owned family company with over 65 years of experience, a presence in over 160 countries and a global team of 20,000+ people, our values and culture are at the heart of everything we do. Our product quality, people and customer dedication help us achieve global sales in excess of CDN $11 billion. Through our investment and innovation, we continue to be a global leader in prepared potato products, including our famous French Fries and appetizers. We are passionate about supporting and developing our people-providing opportunities to grow and learn in their roles, as well as building careers for the long term.