Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist

fgf brands

  • Toronto, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Job Description:Senior Strategic Sourcing SpecialistWe’re a naan traditional company…Summary:Reporting to the Strategic Sourcing Director, Ingredients, this role is focusing on strategic sourcing, supplier selection and on-boarding, RFP/RFQ processes, and supplier management for non-commodity ingredients. This role requires strong collaboration with internal customers and the ability to create strategic partnerships with suppliers.What FGF Offers:
  • FGF believes in Home Grown Talent, accelerated career growth with leadership training. Unleashing Your Potential
  • Competitive Compensation, Health Benefits, & a generous flexible medical / Health spending account
  • RRSP matching program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - Restaurants, gyms, shopping etc.
Primary Responsibilities1.Ingredient & Category Expertise (Bakery Focus)
  • Deep knowledge of key bakery ingredients like flour, sugar, oils, leavening agents, dairy powders, sweeteners, emulsifiers, and functional additives.
  • Understanding of ingredient functionality, shelf-life, and how sourcing affects baking performance and finished product quality.
  • Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation Skills
  • Proven ability to develop sourcing strategies aligned with cost, quality, and supply continuity goals.
  • Strong negotiation skills for contracts and pricing, especially for commodities and specialty ingredients affected by seasonality or global markets.
  • Supplier Relationship & Risk Management
  • Experience managing long-term supplier partnerships, especially for critical ingredients with limited sourcing options.
  • Ability to assess and mitigate supply chain risks such as weather-related crop failures, ingredient shortages, or regulatory changes.
  • Regulatory & Quality Compliance
  • Familiarity with food safety standards (FDA, FSMA, GFSI, SQF) and labeling regulations relevant to bakery products (e.g., allergen declarations, organic, non-GMO).
  • Works closely with Quality and R&D to ensure all sourced ingredients meet technical specs and documentation requirements (CoAs, specs, allergen controls).
  • Cross-functional Leadership in Product Development
  • Collaborates with R&D, Marketing, Quality, and Manufacturing to source ingredients that support innovation and reformulation efforts (e.g., clean label, reduced sugar).
  • Supports cost optimization and product margin improvements through strategic sourcing initiatives.
Required Experience
  • Minimum 4 years of experience in Sourcing or Procurement within a high paced, multi-plant manufacturing environment · Degree in Business, Supply Chain or Finance
  • Intermediate to Advanced MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) · Experience leading high volume of RFP/RFQ
  • Good knowledge of ERP/MRP processes
  • Proven ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization both internally and externally in both written and oral form
  • Excellent time and project management skills
  • Excellent written, verbal, analytical and numerical skills
  • Ability to work independently and within cross functional teams
  • Experienced and capable in multi-tasking, working on several subject and projects at the same time and is a selfstarter with the ability to work independently at times.
  • Committed to accuracy and quality of data; diligence in seeking accurate and reliable source data
  • Ability to learn and challenge own skills.
  • Collaboration, initiative, decision making, communication.
What is the recipe for a great career at FGF?Working at FGF Brands, there is never a dull moment! As a successful company that is continually growing there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of. We have an entrepreneurial spirit which encourages all our team members to use their own creativity and out of the box thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.In compliance with Ontario’s Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current, existing vacancy within our organization.Disclaimer: The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills. Please keep in mind that other duties may be added or this description may be amended at any time.GenHO#LI-CV1#LI-HYBRID

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