Director, Procurement

Director, Procurement Canada

Reports To

VP, Procurement Canada

Location

Sysco Canada

Type

Full-time, Permanent

Closing Date

November 1, 2024

Salary

$99,879 - $185,475

Company 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. Our customers can count on us to deliver on-point products and solutions since only Sysco is the global leader, sitting at the heart of innovation supply, delivery, culinary and more.

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. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations.

Sysco is more than just a place to work. Our passion for food and our customers has made us the industry leader. To remain on top, we will continue to think bigger, work harder and never give up. Are you ready to drive success?

For more information, visit sysco.ca or follow us @SyscoCanada at /SyscoCanada; /SyscoCanada or /SyscoCanada

For a full list of opportunities, visit sysco.ca/careers

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. This involves setting goals, establishing key performance indicators (KPIs), and creating long-term plans.
Lead the Sysco Canada Procurement Managers and inventory planning team to collaborate with Operations, National & Local Sales, & Merchandising to ensure service & inventory goals are met.
Supports creation and executes the vision of the procurement learning & development plan.
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, such as disruptions, geopolitical issues, and supplier reliability problems. Develop contingency plans to address potential issues.
Implement procurement technologies and automation to improve efficiency, data analysis, and decision-making. Explores new procurement tools and practices to stay competitive.
Collaborate with the Field Merchandising team to deplete aged and obsolete inventory.
Creates strategies to control obsolete inventory and product spoilage in partnership with regional and national sales teams.
Monitor Purchase Price Variances (PPV) and strategically manage inventory to maximize revenues.
Overall procurement root cause analysis and corrective action to drive required business results. Coaching and corrective behaviour modeled, coached and developed within procurement leadership and direct reports.
Support VP, Procurement in communicating relevant inventory and service information to the Canada Leadership Team and Field Sales & Merchandising teams to maximize competitive inventory position and advise against competitive risk.
Collaborate with the Director of Logistics to achieve the LEI plan for Sysco Canada.
Comply with Sysco's Food Safety Policy and procedures to ensure food safety, quality and legality requirements are met.
Understand both the economic and cultural value that a safe organization with minimal environmental impact brings to an organization.
Is willing to drive Environmental, Health and Safety performance by providing necessary resources and holding their team accountable to complying with EHS programs, policies, and requirements.
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 in a foodservice distribution environment is an asset.
Experience in demand planning and replenishment and inbound supply chain management required.
Post Secondary Degree/Diploma in a related or relevant field, Master's degree preferred
Formal certification in procurement preferred.
Ability to build high performing teams.
Ability to manage conflict and reach quick solutions with facts and dialogue.
Ability to build relationships across the organization and communicate effectively.
Adapts to change and is seen as a change champion.
Exposure to procurement software, data analyzing tools, demand planning and inventory management systems.
Intermediate expertise with Microsoft Office products.
A valid driver's license in good standing with access to a vehicle is required as there may be travel up to 30%.
Negotiation - Effectively exploring alternatives and positions to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all parties.
Knowledge of AS400, DPR, and Tableau an asset.

Internal candidates apply via the Career Centre on your HR Portal / ADP Workforce Now.

External candidates submit cover letter & resume via sysco.ca/careers

Our Purpose:

Connecting the world to share food and care for one another

Our Mission:

Delivering success for our customers through industry-leading people, products and solutions

Our Identity:

Together we define our future of foodservice and supply chain

Sysco is committed to Employment Equity. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.

Here's a sample of the many benefits Sysco colleagues enjoy:

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 • Maple Virtual Care • Unlimited on-line learning • Sysco product discounts • Preferred vendor discounts • Colleague Resource Groups

(*benefits may vary based on location or bargaining unit)
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