Company:
Sysco
Location: Ottawa
Closing Date: 30/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Director, Procurement CanadaReports To: VP, Procurement CanadaLocation: (Location)Type: Full-time, PermanentClosing Date: November 1, 2024Salary: $99,879 - $185,475Company Overview:Sysco connects the world to share food and care for one another. Sysco leads from the heart of food and service to deliver the freshest of foods and ideas to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home.With over 57,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 326 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 625,000 customer locations. For fiscal 2022 that ended July 2, 2022, the company generated sales of more than $68 billion USD.Sysco, one of Canada’s Best Employers 2023, as listed by Forbes, is dedicated to our global corporate social responsibility goals and to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.Role:The Director, Procurement owns the execution of the service level, inventory, and spoilage plan for Sysco Canada to achieve customer loyalty and market share growth, including all product categories and customer segments. They lead a team of managers in implementation & execution of the procurement vision, working closely with Operations to drive performance through purchasing efficiencies.Role Responsibilities:Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with the company's overall business objectives.Lead the Sysco Canada Procurement Managers and inventory planning team to collaborate with Operations, National & Local Sales, & Merchandising.Support creation and execute the vision of the procurement learning & development plan.Identify and mitigate supply chain risks and develop contingency plans.Implement procurement technologies and automation to improve efficiency.Collaborate with the Field Merchandising team to manage aged and obsolete inventory.Create strategies to control obsolete inventory and product spoilage.Monitor Purchase Price Variances (PPV) and manage inventory strategically.Conduct overall procurement root cause analysis and corrective action.Support VP, Procurement in communicating relevant inventory and service information.Collaborate with the Director of Logistics to achieve the LEI plan for Sysco Canada.Comply with Sysco’s Food Safety Policy and procedures.Drive Environmental, Health and Safety performance.Enable, champion and embrace an inclusive culture.Perform other duties as assigned.Qualifications/Skills/Job Requirements (About you):Minimum of five (5) years Management experience in retail or foodservice.A minimum of seven (7+) years job related experience in a merchandising or sales/marketing role.Experience in demand planning and inbound supply chain management required.Post Secondary Degree/Diploma in a related field, Master’s degree preferred.Formal certification in procurement preferred.Ability to build high performing teams and manage conflict.Ability to build relationships and communicate effectively.Adapts to change and is seen as a change champion.Exposure to procurement software and data analyzing tools.Intermediate expertise with Microsoft Office products.A valid driver’s license in good standing required.Negotiation skills to reach outcomes that gain support.Knowledge of AS400, DPR, and Tableau an asset.Sysco is committed to Employment Equity. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.Benefits:Comprehensive Flexible Benefits including Health and Dental, Health Care Spending and Wellness Accounts, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Voluntary Optional Insurance, Parental Leave Plan, Company Pension Plan, Group RRSP & TFSA, Employee and Family Assistance, Stock Purchase Plan, Unlimited online learning, Sysco product discounts, Preferred vendor discounts.(*benefits may vary based on location or bargaining unit)
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