Job Description
Procurement Specialist, Co-Manufacturing
Job Category
:
Supply Chain
Requisition Number
:
PROCU001968
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Posted : April 22, 2024
Full-Time
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Nature's Path Foods
Richmond, BC V6X1W3, CAN
Description
Developing and executing a Co-Manufacturing Procurement strategy:
• Researching for the best co-mans for Nature’s Path to partner with, taking into consideration production capabilities, capacity and volume allocation
• Creating and managing contracts for co-manufactured products, by establishing SLAs with NP partners
• Leading Strategic Relationship Management (SRM) initiatives with co-manufacturers, which includes traveling to visit supplier’s manufacturing facilities
• Creating and implementing contingency plans for critical products
• Working with cross-functional departments to qualify co-manufacturers for new innovations
• Conducting Quarterly/Bi-Monthly/Monthly Performance Reviews with key co-manufacturers
Supporting the business in making better decisions by:
• Managing strategic sourcing (supplier and industry analysis, benchmarks, cost structure
analysis) for best source or new co-mans in conjunction with R&D and Regulatory
functions
• Recommending best suppliers available in the market, aligned to Nature’s Path’s goals,
mission, and values
• Advising ELT on any risk to the NP business, such as inventory shorts, price changes or
ingredient restrictions (for example)
• Working with Co-Mans to manage and control inventory levels for raw materials/packaging
as well as finish goods
• Working with suppliers to make sure corrective actions and root causes for defective
products are dealt with on a timely manner
• Searching and implementing cost improvement based on supplier efficiency, use of
alternate parts, leveraging purchasing power, etc.
Providing effective Co-Manufacturing support for New Innovation Projects by:
• Working closely with the Product and Innovation teams to support on co-manufacturers
search for new products
• Advising management of lead times, costs and MOQs required to obtain critical trials and
first productions
Education
Graduate with a specialization in Materials Management, Procurement, or Business Administration or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Project Management certification is considered an asset
Experience
Thorough knowledge of MRP principles and applications
Experience working with Co-Manufacturing
Experience working within Food Industry is an asset
This role offers an annual salary between $65,600 - 98,400 depending on years of experience and qualifications. Please note this role is based out of our HQ in Richmond, BC. Thank you for considering Natures Path!
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