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Purchasing Manager
Hamilton, ON · ManufacturingTreowGroup Recruitment partners with small to mid-sized food and beverage manufacturers across Ontario. We are currently building a network of experienced Purchasing and Procurement professionals in anticipation of upcoming opportunities within the industry.
This posting is for future anticipated openings and is not tied to a specific active vacancy at this time.
If you have experience in food manufacturing procurement and are open to confidential conversations about your next move, we would welcome the opportunity to connect.
• Procurement of raw materials (ingredients, protein, produce, dry goods)
• Packaging sourcing and supplier negotiation
• Vendor management and contract negotiation
• Cost savings initiatives and margin improvement strategies
• Inventory control and demand planning collaboration
• Cross-functional work with QA, Operations, Finance, and R&D
• Managing supplier audits and ensuring food safety compliance
• ERP/MRP system utilization for purchasing and forecasting
• 5+ years of purchasing experience within food manufacturing
• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship skills
• Experience managing commodity fluctuations
• Understanding of CFIA, GFSI, SQF, BRC, or HACCP environments
• Post-secondary education in Supply Chain, Business, or related field (CPIM/SCMP considered an asset)
By connecting early, you position yourself ahead of upcoming leadership and growth opportunities.
All inquiries are handled with strict confidentiality.
If you are open to exploring future Purchasing opportunities in food manufacturing, apply directly or reach out for a confidential discussion.
TreowGroup Recruitment, as well as our client, is an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe in fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment that brings people together to realize their full potential. We are committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation.
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This posting is for future anticipated openings and is not tied to a specific active vacancy at this time.
If you have experience in food manufacturing procurement and are open to confidential conversations about your next move, we would welcome the opportunity to connect.
What We Typically See in These Roles:
• Procurement of raw materials (ingredients, protein, produce, dry goods)• Packaging sourcing and supplier negotiation
• Vendor management and contract negotiation
• Cost savings initiatives and margin improvement strategies
• Inventory control and demand planning collaboration
• Cross-functional work with QA, Operations, Finance, and R&D
• Managing supplier audits and ensuring food safety compliance
• ERP/MRP system utilization for purchasing and forecasting
Ideal Background:
• 5+ years of purchasing experience within food manufacturing• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship skills
• Experience managing commodity fluctuations
• Understanding of CFIA, GFSI, SQF, BRC, or HACCP environments
• Post-secondary education in Supply Chain, Business, or related field (CPIM/SCMP considered an asset)
Why Connect?
Ontario’s food manufacturing sector continues to evolve — with increasing focus on supply chain resilience, cost control amid commodity volatility, clean label and ingredient transparency, and domestic sourcing strategies.By connecting early, you position yourself ahead of upcoming leadership and growth opportunities.
All inquiries are handled with strict confidentiality.
Next Steps:
If you are open to exploring future Purchasing opportunities in food manufacturing, apply directly or reach out for a confidential discussion.TreowGroup Recruitment, as well as our client, is an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe in fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment that brings people together to realize their full potential. We are committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation.
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