Commodities Procurement Manager (Grains & Pulses) - Toronto, ON

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.

• 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.

• Qualifications and Education Requirements
  
  

MBA/PG from the Institute of Agri-Business Management or equivalent.

• Preferred Skills
  
  

Technical Skills

Data analysis

Market research

Risk management

Supplier evaluation and selection

Cost management

Soft Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills