About this role
<p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;color:#c00000">Join the Magic</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;color:#c00000"> </span></strong></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;color:#c00000">Our Mission</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">At Puratos, we create innovative food solutions for the health and well-being of people everywhere. As the global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, we help our customers to be successful with their business, by turning technologies and experiences from food cultures around the world into new opportunities.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">We are more than 11.000 employees in over 100 countries and a consolidated turnover of 3.4 billion euros (in 2024). Our passion for innovation, a pioneering spirit and the unique Puratos culture drive our solid growth and vision for the future This, along with our commitment to our local communities, is what makes working at Puratos so magical.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">As Puratos in Canada continues its growth journey across the country, we are in search of hiring the following position which can be based in either Richmond (BC), Chilliwack (BC) or Mississauga (ON).</span></p> <p style="text-align:center;margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;color:#c00000"><br>Procurement Director</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;color:#984806"> </span></strong></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;color:#c00000">Your Mission</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">The Director of Procurement for Canada is responsible for defining and executing a procurement strategy that protects margin, reduces risk, strengthens supplier resilience, and enables innovation while supporting Puratos Canada’s growth agenda.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Key accountabilities:</span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Lead procurement across all Canadian manufacturing and distribution sites</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Ensure cost discipline, supply continuity, and business resilience</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Partner with Sales, Marketing, R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, and Finance</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Enable innovation, manage supplier risk, and support business continuity</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Report to VP Operations Canada with dotted line to Group Procurement</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><em><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing organization focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.</span></em></strong></p> <p style="margin:6.0pt 0.0cm 0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;color:#c00000">What you will do</span></strong></p> <h2 style="margin:2.0pt 0.0cm 0.0cm;font-size:13.0pt;font-family:'Calibri Light', sans-serif;color:#2f5496;font-weight:normal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Strategy & Business Impact</span></h2> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Protect margin and improve cost competitiveness</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Mitigate supplier, geopolitical, commodity, and supply disruption risks</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Strengthen supplier resilience and continuity of supply</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Enable innovation and speed to market</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Align procurement with Canada’s growth agenda</span></li> </ul> <h2 style="margin:2.0pt 0.0cm 0.0cm;font-size:13.0pt;font-family:'Calibri Light', sans-serif;color:#2f5496;font-weight:normal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Cross-Functional Partnership</span></h2> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Partner with Sales & Marketing to align with customer needs</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Support R&D on innovation and sourcing</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Ensure Quality and food safety compliance</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Work with Supply Chain and Operations on business continuity</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Partner with Finance to deliver margin improvement</span></li> </ul> <h2 style="margin:2.0pt 0.0cm 0.0cm;font-size:13.0pt;font-family:'Calibri Light', sans-serif;color:#2f5496;font-weight:normal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Risk & Resilience Management</span></h2> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Manage supplier and concentration risk</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Address geopolitical and regional sourcing risks</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Manage commodity volatility and pricing exposure</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Mitigate supply disruption risks</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Ensure supplier-side food safety compliance</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Develop and maintain business continuity plans</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Implement dual sourcing and contingency strategies</span></li> </ul> <h2 style="margin:2.0pt 0.0cm 0.0cm;font-size:13.0pt;font-family:'Calibri Light', sans-serif;color:#2f5496;font-weight:normal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Procurement Execution</span></h2> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and contracts</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Drive category strategies and supplier performance</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Define raw material coverage and hedging strategies</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Deliver continuous improvement and digital solutions</span></li> </ul> <h2 style="margin:2.0pt 0.0cm 0.0cm;font-size:13.0pt;font-family:'Calibri Light', sans-serif;color:#2f5496;font-weight:normal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Leadership Expectations</span></h2> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Build trust and credibility</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Develop and coach talent</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Creates accountability and performance discipline</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Challenge the status quo</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Operates effectively in a global matrix environment</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Collaborates and influences across functions</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;color:#c00000">What we expect from you</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Experience: 10+ years in procurement, including 7+ years in leadership roles</span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Experience in FMCG/food or manufacturing</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Procurement risk management and business continuity planning</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Knowledge of global supply markets and commodities</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Support for innovation and customer-driven sourcing</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Understanding of food safety and supplier compliance</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Strong ERP/SAP experience</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;color:#c00000">What you can expect from Puratos</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:107%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Competitive salary ($130,000-$145,000), bonus and benefits</span></li> <li style="line-height:107%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Rewarding career and growth potential worldwide</span></li> <li style="line-height:107%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Challenges in an excellent international company</span></li> <li style="line-height:107%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Fast pace and dynamic working environment</span></li> <li style="line-height:107%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Continuous training in management and business principles</span></li> <li style="line-height:107%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Be an integral part of a successful global company</span></li> <li style="line-height:107%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Hybrid working environment requiring 3 days in office</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">We have a historical growth track record and a clear long-term vision for the future. We promote a caring, trustful and respecting work environment by putting people first. For additional company information, candidates are encouraged to visit our company website </span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif"><a href="http://www.puratos.com">www.puratos.com</a> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">We at Puratos cultivate an inclusive global workplace that fully embraces diversity and equal</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">opportunities for all. We strive to reflect the richness of our customers, communities and society, accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver on our commitments.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><em><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities as required. Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada</span></em></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><em><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. </span></em></p>