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Job Title: Srategic Sourcing Manager   Date Posted: 05/02/24 Ref. Number: 406 Type: Full Time Part Time Location: Vaughan Requirements: 3 to 5 years sourcing, negotiation, buying experience. Experience in category based buying, demonstrated ability to manage and understand vendor capabilities. Understanding of logistics and broadline distribution is an asset. Experience with Indirect/Services procurement is an asset. Ability to prioritize and reprioritize as business requirements develop. Financial analysis, negotiation and presentation skills. Ability to manage resources, anticipate issues and monitor business controls. Customer service orientation is a must. Places a high priority on teamwork and achieving collective goals. Ability to clearly communicate your ideas and provide accurate feedback. Knowledge of G Suite Application is an asset. Description: With our diverse portfolio of restaurants, our Home Office Teammates have the opportunity to work with a wide variety of some of the most popular, well-loved brands in Canada. Variety isn’t the only thing we offer – we are passionate about our industry, we celebrate and support diversity of thought, we are innately curious and encourage our Teammates to take ownership. Above all else, we believe in doing the right thing for our people, our communities and our planet.Reporting to the Vice President, Strategic Sourcing, this individual is responsible for seeking out the best business partnerships to deliver exceptional value, quality and service to our internal customers. Through understanding the key business drivers within his/her area of responsibility, the Strategic Sourcing Manager will work with Recipe’s Brand Leadership Teams to select business partners and control the product sourcing and negotiating process with vendors. What you will do in this role: Maximize cost reductions while meeting individual category established financial targets. Identify and determine vendors through RFP analysis and customer requirements. Determine and present opportunities for vendor, SKU, and spec rationalization. Achieve cost savings target identified for Sourcing. Identify cost savings and value added opportunities for assigned categories. Determine brands’ key business requirements and align category vendor strategy. Finalize agreements with vendors specifying price and duration and creation and negotiation of formal contracts. Negotiate terms and conditions, service level agreements and statement of work with vendors. Ensure contract details are communicated to business managers, distribution partners, and financial analysts. Source, implement, and manage launch of new products within assigned categories based on identified Brand requirements. Manage day to day supply chain for category SKUs and ensure continuity of supply. Actively assess and develop alternate vendor base. Manage contract renewals on a timely basis. Determine buying strategy based on market conditions. Prepare and deliver product presentations to department peers, Directors, VP and brand leaders as required. Hours per week: Rate of Pay: TBD Contact: Sandy Hilliker Telephone: 905-476-8088 Fax: 905-476-9540 Email: shilliker@jobskills.org