Position/Job Title: Commodities Procurement Manager (Grains & Pulses)
Location: Ontario, Canada
Travel Required: Yes
Level/Salary Range: Competitive, as per company guidelines
Position Type: Permanent
Reports To: Regional Head - Agri
Key Result Areas
Objective:
To efficiently manage procurement operations, ensuring cost efficiency, quality, and compliance with company standards.
Role & Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Cost-Effective Procurement: Strategically procure packing and other materials while maintaining cost efficiency through effective planning and negotiation.
Quality Assurance: Ensure quality checks are conducted on all consignment lots, and maintain accurate records of materials onloaded/offloaded in trucks.
Optimized Commodity Procurement: Secure commodities at the best possible rates while maintaining quality standards.
Target Commodities: Oilseeds, Beans & Pulses, Grains, and Animal Feed.
Operational Oversight: Take charge of all warehouse, procurement, and operational activities within the region.
Vendor Management: Cultivate and maintain relationships with cleaning vendors, cha, freight forwarders, labor contractors, and other relevant stakeholders.
Purchase Model: Operate on a Free on Board (FOB) basis with flexible payment terms to suppliers.
Documentation: Ensure all documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner at every stage of procurement.
Logistics Coordination: Coordinate container arrangements as per bookings made by the logistics team.
Language Requirement: Fluency in French is essential.
2. Previous Experience and Skill Sets
Experience: 10-12 years of experience in a similar role, with a minimum of 5 years' experience in Canada preferred.
3. Qualifications and Education Requirements
MBA/PG from the Institute of Agri-Business Management or equivalent.
4. Preferred Skills
Technical Skills:
Data analysis
Market research
Risk management
Supplier evaluation and selection
Cost management
Soft Skills:
Attention to detail
Interpersonal skills