Title: Specialist, Procurement Operations
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Why work with Foodbuy? We are a member of Compass Group Canada, the leading foodservice and support Services Company. We extend our value-driven purchasing service model to external clients who benefit from our negotiated contracts with manufacturers that support food and beverage and facility management suppliers.
Job Summary
The Specialist, Procurement Operations is an exciting career opportunity to work in and support the Foodbuy procurement team. In this role, you will report to the Senior Manager, Procurement Operations and provide support in exciting Process Development projects. Working directly with the Procurement Team and coordinating cross-functionally with other teams within Foodbuy North America, your work will have a direct impact on our department’s efficiency and ability to reach organizational goals.
What You’ll Do
- Build dashboards and summaries that provide key insights
- Analyze data to identify and prioritize areas of opportunity
- Run and maintain monthly reports that support complex team processes
- Develop and maintain process documentation
- Assist fellow Specialists and Category Managers with tools that will help them achieve milestones in their strategic plans
- Review and recommend processes and ways of working improvements
- Be able to identify cost savings and increased efficiency and effectively communicate these opportunities to Category Managers, Culinary Leads, and Account Management as needed
- Develop resource tools and historical data receptacles to employ efficiency and consistency across various processes
- Perform other duties as assigned
What You’ll Need
- Expertise in analytics with strategic ability
- Bachelor’s degree is preferred
- High proficiency level with MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint is required
- Ability to exercise strong critical thinking to resolve daily challenges
- Time management skillset and ability to prioritize tasks and deliverables
- Strong relationship building and goal alignment skills
- Experience in procurement functions is a plus
Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.
For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact PeopleHub@compass-canada.com for further information.
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