Strategic Sourcing Manager

Who we are

Skjodt-Barrett is a world-class manufacturer of food solutions and custom ingredients for North America's most beloved and trusted brands. We take pride in working closely with our customers to understand their unique needs and create innovative, individualized solutions that deliver joy to their customers.

A family-founded company started 40 years ago, we are backed by the investment company Axel Johnson Inc (AJI). With their investment and support, we are well-positioned to foster growth and explore new opportunities.

Our customers, blue-chip international brands and mid-sized producers alike, are why we exist. Our teams of innovators, communicators, and managers are the people who meet their needs, build trust, and work to exceed their expectations. 

Who we need:

Reporting to the Director of Procurement, we are hiring a Strategic Sourcing Manager to join our Procurement team. You will be responsible for sourcing ingredients including dairy, gums, flavors, additives, oil, colors and indirect materials for our Brampton, Ontario and Lebanon, Indiana manufacturing facilities. You will lead vendor negotiations,contract management, identify cost-saving opportunities, and mitigate risk through alternate sourcing strategies. As a sourcing professional with deep food industry knowledge, you will build relationships, develop market insights, and contribute to procurement strategies that support product innovation, operational efficiency, and growth.

This is a full-time, hybrid role, working onsite 2-3 days per week, including every Wednesday at our Brampton, Ontario plant.

What’s in it for you

Influence. You want to make an impact at a mid-sized food manufacturing company where your ideas and contributions will be recognized. You want to shape vendor relationships, sourcing strategies, and cross-functional decisions that influence pricing, profitability, and operations across two facilities.

Impact. You will contribute directly to annual budgeting efforts and drive year-round strategic savings. You will influence decisions across departments, including product development, sales, finance, and materials planning, helping ensure operational readiness, cost competitiveness, and supplier performance.

Growth and exposure. You will gain broad exposure across multiple procurement categories, expanding your knowledge beyond your current experience. You will collaborate with and be supported by a manager who was recently promoted from this role to the Director position and who values curiosity and mentorship, offering the opportunity to accelerate your growth in a highly collaborative environment.

How you will make an impact:

• Lead sourcing and vendor management. You will manage vendor relationships, lead negotiations, track market trends, identify savings opportunities, and secure competitive pricing. You will publish and maintain internal pricing lists and ensure price changes are communicated and implemented in a timely and accurate manner.
• Collaborate across functions. You will act as a conduit between sales, finance, and product development teams, aligning on customer needs, pricing, and supply availability. You will ensure accurate communication of cost updates, sourcing challenges, and changes to materials availability. You will provide input into costing models and support internal planning processes.
• Leverage tools and insights. You will manage sourcing data and analysis primarily in Excel, with uploads to our ERP system (Dynamics 365). You will support decision-making through accurate cost models and forward-looking market insights, including 3/6/12-month pricing projections.
• Mitigate risk and build resilience. You will identify and onboard alternate suppliers as needed, support contract administration, and monitor supplier performance. You will efficiently address urgent supply issues, drawing on trusted vendor relationships to maintain operations.
• Support transformation. You will strengthen established processes and reporting tools, supporting continuous improvement. You will participate in initiatives that enhance visibility, efficiency, and strategic sourcing practices.

What you bring:

• The experience. You have a background in procurement or sourcing in a food or beverage manufacturing environment, ideally with exposure to packaging, raw materials, or specialty ingredients. You have worked with vendors, negotiated pricing, and supported supply continuity in a deadline-driven environment. Experience with bakery or food processing ingredients and familiarity with local and U.S.-based suppliers is preferred.
• The sourcing and negotiation expertise. You understand how to build supplier relationships and secure pricing through strategic negotiations. You are confident managing categories with limited contract volume and know how to prioritize vendors based on need, value, and availability.
• The analytical skills. You have advanced Excel skills and experience analyzing cost drivers and pricing models. You can interpret market data and supplier trends to make informed decisions and present strategic savings opportunities. You are comfortable using an ERP system.
• The collaborative mindset. You are comfortable engaging with internal stakeholders across multiple departments. You understand how to balance business needs with supplier capabilities and deliver results through relationship management and follow-through.
• The process focus. You are detail-oriented and organized. You can manage multiple sourcing streams, maintain accurate documentation, and adapt quickly in a high-volume, deadline-driven setting. You have experience contributing to process development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• The interpersonal skills. You have exceptional verbal and written communication skills. You know how to present cost analysis and vendor performance updates clearly and effectively. You can build trust, resolve issues, and drive positive outcomes internally and externally.

Why join?

We've got great taste. We care deeply about fostering a culture of transparency, responsibility, and integrity. It’s what drives us to make great-tasting, convenient, and healthy ingredients that our customers depend on. With a focus on nurturing and growing our employees' careers and professional satisfaction, we believe in open communication, idea sharing, and knowledge building. Skjodt-Barrett is committed to building an inclusive culture that helps to create longevity, growth, and innovation in the food industry.

We are working towards a sustainable future. We believe that what’s good for people and the planet is good for profit. It is everyone’s responsibility to do their part. We recognize the growing need to prioritize sustainability in manufacturing, and we continue to take steps to evolve. We strive to accelerate the adoption of sustainable packaging and food products to be a responsible partner for our customers and for the greater good. We take our role as a supply chain partner to heart and adhere to a strict Supplier Code of Conduct to ensure that our vendors uphold the integrity and values we live by.

We believe actions speak louder than words. Every day, we come together to exceed the expectations of our customers, each other and ourselves, inspired by our values:

• We care. About family, honesty, and respect.
• We communicate. Across every level, often, effectively, and clearly.
• We Empower. With trust, integrity, and accountability.
• We Deliver. Every time, through teamwork, innovation, and results.

Apply now.

At Skjodt-Barrett, we aim for diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion in all of our operations and interactions. We welcome and appreciate candidates with a range of backgrounds and experiences. If you have 70% of the qualifications we are looking for and want to play an integral role in delivering innovative food product solutions, apply to express your interest. 

What you can expect from our interview process:

• A virtual interview with a Talent Advisor discussing your interest in the role and the company and how you will make an impact.
• A virtual interview with the Director of Procurement and the Director of Supply Chain Planning, to discuss your experience in category and vendor management, sourcing and procurement.
• An interview with the Senior HRBP to learn more about the team, the hiring manager, and the organization.
• An interview with the Chief Supply Chain Officer to learn more about our supply chain management strategy across both plants. Followed by a plant tour with the hiring manager. 

Skjodt-Barrett welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Please let us know what accommodations you require across the selection process.

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