Procurement Manager

CT Bakery is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to oversee purchasing and supplier relationships for our food manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for sourcing ingredients, raw materials, packaging, and operational supplies while ensuring competitive pricing, reliable supply, and compliance with food safety and quality standards.

The Procurement Manager will work closely with Production, Planning, Quality Assurance, Finance, and Warehouse teams to ensure materials are available when needed, manage costs, and identify opportunities to improve purchasing efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Supplier Management

• Manage purchasing activities for bakery ingredients, raw materials, packaging, and operational supplies.
• Source, evaluate, and maintain reliable suppliers based on quality, pricing, service, and delivery performance.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, payment terms, and supplier agreements.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve delivery delays, shortages, and other supply issues.
• Develop alternative sourcing options to minimize supply disruptions.

Cost Control & Inventory Planning

• Monitor market trends and commodity pricing for key ingredients, including flour, sugar, oils, dairy, and packaging.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining product quality and supply reliability.
• Work with Production, Planning, and Warehouse teams to align purchasing with forecasts, inventory levels, and production schedules.
• Monitor shelf life, expiry dates, and inventory levels to minimize waste and excess stock.

Food Safety & Compliance

• Ensure purchased materials meet company quality, food safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Work with Quality Assurance to maintain approved supplier records and required documentation.
• Support traceability requirements, internal controls, and food safety audits.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, contracts, pricing information, and supplier documentation.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor procurement spending, supplier performance, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Prepare reports on purchasing costs, pricing trends, and supplier performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes, supplier reliability, and supply chain efficiency.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support business and operational goals.

Qualifications & Experience

• Post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 3–7 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management.
• Experience in food manufacturing, bakery production, or a similar manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Experience with supplier negotiations, contracts, and vendor management.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP or procurement systems.
• Knowledge of food safety programs such as GMP, HACCP, SQF, or BRCGS is an asset.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments and manage competing priorities.

Other duties may be assigned as required to support business operations.