Highbury Canco knows its fundamental value comes from its Employees who live, work, and play in Leamington and the surrounding area. We are proud to have created a company environment of growth, education, recognition and appreciation through many initiatives and programs. We offer a comprehensive compensation package, in-depth training, apprenticeships and mentoring programs, as well as employee appreciation initiatives and access to employee only discounts to our Highbury Brand Store.

Our belief is that as you grow in life, we want you to grow in your role with us. We take pride in developing your skills and will take every opportunity to promote our team members to new roles within the company.

We are currently seeking a Manager of Procurement to join our team of passionate employees.

Reporting to the Director, Supply Chain, the Manager, Procurement will be responsible for:

• Working with all packaging suppliers to ensure customer expectations are met regarding specifications, quality, and cost.
• Sourcing and costing any and all packaging materials required for current and potential customers and products.
• Tracking and reporting any cost savings initiatives to customers.
• Working with R&D and the Director of Business Development to source packaging as well as preparing and delivering samples to potential customers.
• Leading projects related to new and existing customers, working with internal and external resources to implement new product developments, cost savings, and other projects.
• Initiating the approval process for any packaging substitutions with customers.
• Representing Highbury Canco in all sourcing activities related to packaging.
• Ensuring compliance with the supplier qualification procedure.
• Maintaining a supplier scorecard and reviewing it with top packaging suppliers annually.
• Investigating, validating, resolving and negotiating any and all supplier claims related to packaging.
• Leading annual planning process as related to packaging volumes and standard costs.
• Monitoring and reacting to economic indicators in order to minimise risk to both Highbury Canco and customers.
• Negotiating supply agreements with packaging suppliers.
• Determining and contracting economic order quantities with all packaging suppliers that support raw material inventory targets.
• Ensuring safety policies, quality standards and standard operating procedures are followed.

Job Requirements:

• University degree OR College diploma in business, logistics, material planning, or equivalent
• Ability to lead a cross functional team
• PMAC Membership
• SCMP and/or CPSM designation.
• Strategic sourcing Knowledge
• Experience in Materials Management
• Financial analysis skills
• Logistics skills
• Proficiency with and ability to learn software systems including MS Office, SAP
• 1-3 years’ experience in a fast-paced production environment with SAP experience would be an asset.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement Principals would be an asset
• Excellent communication skills

Highbury Canco is committed to employment equity. We wish to acknowledge all interested candidates; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Store discount
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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