JOB DESCRIPTION

The National Purchasing Manager’s role is to manage the development & execution of Global and Canadian contracts focusing on CPG categories. As part of the Global Procurement team, the National Purchasing Manager will act as a primary Canadian SCM resource to maximize category performance. Through the planning, implementing, and marketing efforts, the manager will develop strategies for growth, increase client satisfaction, and drive Aramark’s mission of enriching and nourishing lives.
The manager will be responsible for coordinating Canadian SCM efforts between the vendors, strategic assets and business operations team and will be involved with all aspects of operational support including coordination of efforts between all internal stakeholders, distribution and functional support. A successful candidate will have experience in supply chain and category management such as beverages, snacks, therapeutic products. Diversified experience with Aramark or similar contract caterers, with their lines of business, marketing and support departments would be an advantage.

QUALIFICATIONS

Post-Secondary education in Business Management or a related field

• Proficiency with Microsoft applications - Advanced Excel and PowerPoint Skills
• A minimum of 3-5 years work experience in food services or retail Supply Chain and/or Category Management
• Experience in category management of non-food, equipment, and disposable packaging products would be ideal
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
• Excellent communication, relationship and influence skills
• Must be able to work independently with strong problem solving skills and innovative thinking
• Project management experience

Utilize standardized methodology to validate & execute Global category strategy and to align required stakeholders to ensure continuity of execution

• Maintaining and/or strengthening the high-quality standards for the products and services we use in our operations, while ensuring price competitiveness in categories of responsibility
• Responding to both Global & Canadian markets with detailed needs analysis
• Product Development and Testing
• Preparation of formal or informal Requests For Proposal
• Preparation and analysis of detailed financial proposals and development of recommendations
• Prepare & issue final executed Supplier Agreements with contracted Suppliers
• Provide clear, concise communication and support for the implementation of contracts and programs through distribution and to operational business stakeholders
• Develop & approve Compliance Set-Ups
• Monitor Product and Vendor Compliance to ensure maximum participation & alignment for operational support
• Achieve and maintain acceptable levels of service from our Vendors
• Line of Business interaction and support
• Internal and external communications as it relates to contracts, pricing, new products and service procedures
• Maintaining current status on program receivables as required