Procurement Specialist - CPG

at  Aramark

JOB DESCRIPTION

Come join the team at Aramark Supply Chain. Work with a talented and driven group of purchasing professionals. You will interact directly with national vendors on securing & negotiating the right product at the right price for our Consumer-Packaged Goods category. In this role, your focus will be on “back of house” culinary categories, including soups, sauces, spices, condiments, table spreads, salad dressing, and others. You will be reporting into the Procurement Director for CPG products.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Preferably, a college or university graduate with proven problem-solving, analytical skills or finance/accounting experience.
• Minimum of 1 -2 years of experience in a food service/food retail/food supplier/food distribution environment, preferably in a multi-unit organization.
• Supply chain and procurement experience is an asset.
• Strong PC data manipulation skills with emphasis on advanced Excel.
• Confident self-starter with excellent interpersonal, communication, and interest in developing strong negotiation abilities.
• Ability to engage and communicate effectively with distributors and suppliers (written & verbal).
• Must be able to work independently and be detail oriented with ability to demonstrate problem solving skill sets.

• Lead category management and strategy for diverse lines of business across the Canadian organization. Including Aramark managed services and Genera; Purchasing Organizations.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers to address business needs, growth opportunities, and partner on category development & execution.
• Preparation and analysis of detailed financial proposals to make informed decisions and recommendations to the business.
• Drafting supply agreements and legal documents for contract renewals, RFPs, and other critical initiatives.
• Coordinate pricing of products on a national basis.
• Operational support for category knowledge and responsibilities.
• Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders in various departments including finance, marketing, account management, sustainability, and global teams.
• Other duties that may be assigned by your immediate supervisor from time to time based on business needs.
  At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.