Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Management, Economics, Food Science, or related field
Strong organizational and analytical skills with a focus on time management
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and instructional software
Commitment to continuous improvement and quality service
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across all management levels
Demonstrated leadership and team-building abilities
Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
Responsibilities
Support development of category strategies through data analysis and market insights
Maintain and optimize the monthly demand database for strategic decision-making
Coordinate with planning teams to manage inventory levels based on demand
Act as a key contact for suppliers, overseeing performance reviews and KPI tracking
Monitor market trends for raw materials and provide strategic insights to leadership
Build advanced forecasting models and tracking tools for internal decision-making
Identify supply risks and recommend material substitutions as needed
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and continuous improvement
Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
Engagement in complex sourcing projects for skill enhancement
Exposure to strategic decision-making processes
Commitment to compliance with health, safety, and quality standards
Full Job Description
Reports - Sourcing Manager
Responsibilities:
Support development of category strategies through data analysis, demand forecasting, and market insights
Maintain and optimize the monthly demand database to support strategic decision-making and long-range sourcing plans.
Coordinate with Ya YA's planning team to manage inventory levels and order patterns based on Ya YA's demand and our suppliers lead times.
Act as a key point of contact for suppliers, supporting performance reviews, KPI tracking, escalations, and corrective action initiatives.
Support supplier relationship management through performance tracking, reporting, and issue analysis
Support contract negotiations through cost analysis, benchmarking, and scenario modeling.
Monitor market trends for key raw materials and deliver strategic insights, recommendations, and scenario analyses to senior leadership.
Build and maintain advanced forecasting models, cost breakdowns, and tracking tools to support internal decision-making.
Monitor supply risks including shortages, pricing volatility, and continuity while recommending material substitution solutions for ingredients and packaging as needed for existing or new-to-launch products
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide data-driven insights that support sourcing and operational decisions
Support complex sourcing projects to ensure synchronized execution of material price changes, production requirements, and customer pricing structures.
Maintain and support the annual sourcing calendar, ensuring timely execution of contracting cycles and budgeting activities
Maintain and update record of all quality specifications and requirements for materials used by Ya YA Foods.
Work with Accounts Payable to manage price and volume discrepancies in invoices and ensure Ya YA's suppliers are paid on time and the correct amount.
Support projects to ensure alignment between price changes from suppliers to Ya YA with the pricing schedule with our customers.
Work with Accounts Receivable to track and consolidate the collection of all supplier volume rebates.
Identify improvement opportunities and support continuous improvement initiatives through data analysis and reporting
Compliance with all rules & policies regarding health safety, occupational safety, environmental safety, food safety, legal regulations, company requirements, etc.
Compliance with the Company's Integrated Management Systems which includes, but is not limited to Production, Quality, Food Safety & GMP.
Other duties as assigned.
Profile:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Management, Economics, Food Science or a related field
Skill in organization, analysis, time management, prioritization, and the ability to meet deadlines for multiple tasks
Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel), and instructional software
Commitment to continuous improvement and quality of support and service
Great interpersonal skills and communication skills to interact with all levels of management
Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
Excellent leadership, team building, and management skills
Encouraging team member, collaborative in approach, and able to lead
NB: Successful candidates will be required to provide photo ID, banking details, a valid SIN number, and (if applicable) a valid work permit
