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About the Role
Open Farm is seeking a Manager / Senior Manager, Packaging Procurement to drive strategic sourcing, supplier partnerships, cost optimization, and production planning for their packaging portfolio, focusing on flexible packaging, stand-up pouches, and corrugated boxes.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies for packaging categories, including competitive bidding, supplier evaluation, and contract negotiation.
- Own the packaging production plan, forecasting needs and ordering in line with production lead times and inventory strategy.
- Lead supplier relationship management for key packaging vendors, negotiating terms, volumes, and pricing.
- Lead packaging transition projects from the procurement side, managing RFQs, supplier qualification, tooling costs, and timeline coordination.
- Analyze spend patterns, market pricing trends, and supplier performance to implement cost savings and risk mitigation strategies.
- Monitor supplier compliance, quality metrics, and delivery performance, resolving supply disruptions.
- Utilize procurement systems and tools to manage RFQs, contracts, and performance metrics, generating reports.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
- 5–10 years of procurement or sourcing experience, with emphasis on packaging materials categories.
- Proven experience in CPG, food & beverage, or pet food manufacturing (preferred).
- Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cost optimization and sourcing initiatives.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems; NetSuite experience a plus.
- CIPS, CSCP, CSCMP, or APICS certification preferred.
- Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
Skills
- Strategic sourcing
- Supplier relationship management
- Cost optimization
- Negotiation
- RFQ processes
- Production planning
- Inventory management
- Spend analysis
- Market pricing trends
- Risk mitigation
- Supplier compliance monitoring
- Procurement systems
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- NetSuite (preferred)
Location
- Toronto
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Manager / Senior Manager
- 5-10 years
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
Salary/Compensations
- $85,000–$115,000 CAD annually
Benefits
- Monthly pet feeding program
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage
- RRSP plans with company match
- Discounted food, apparel, and insurance for pets
- PTO
- Company-wide wellness and personal days
- Volunteer days
About the Company
- At Open Farm we are transforming the way people feed their pets, with a focus on producing premium, healthy food and treats, all ethically sourced from farm-to-bowl.
- Headquartered in Toronto and with team members across the US, Open Farm is one of the fastest growing CPG companies in North America.
- We believe that the best foods are made with consciously sourced, top-quality ingredients from farmers and fisheries who believe in doing good for all animals and the environment.
- Our Values: We Raise the Bar | We Open the Barn Doors | We Graze Lightly | We Are Customer Obsessed | We Are One Team | Win-Win Partnerships
Equal Opportunity
- Open Farm values diversity in its workforce and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.
- Applicants requiring a disability-related accommodation at any stage of Open Farm's recruitment process should contact hr@openfarmpet.com.
- As required by legislation, Open Farm will consult with applications requesting such an accommodation to ensure that Open Farm's recruitment process takes into account their accessibility needs.