Job Description

The Opportunity:

The Material Supply Specialist reports to the Purchasing Supervisor and will be responsible for ordering and monitoring of Indirect Materials and services to support production as well as provide support to the team on support with direct materials when required.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Monitor supplies to ensure availability to meet production demands.
• Responsible for indirect purchasing within the department
• Work with Sanitation, HR, H&S, QA, CI and Traffic teams to ensure purchase orders are placed as required
• Work with the Purchasing Leader and designated suppliers to implement cost reduction proposals, product standardization, and promotion of best practices.
• Work within SAP, SAP SRM, set up vendors and prepare purchase orders
• Work with AP to resolve invoicing issues
• Interact with shipping/receiving, purchasing and production to ensure the daily requirements for production are met
• Investigate discrepancies in inventory and drive continuous improvement
• Work with QA and H&S to ensure new products being ordered are approved for use in the facility
• Responsible for ensuring that confirmation of receiving on (s/b of) PO's is completed accurately, will investigate any discrepancies through open PO reporting
• Maintain vendor relationships
• Drive process improvements within the Material Control areas
• Ensures duties are performed with compliance to food safety and health and safety standards
• Other support for Purchasing Team as required

What You'll Bring:

• 2 years' experience in an inventory/purchasing role
• Advanced Working knowledge of SAP, SAP SRM & Ariba
• Advanced skills in MS Office
• Excellent time management, multi-tasking, and communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work with and alongside a team

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, 'speaker series' events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.