Responsible for procurement support of a $400m CAD capital portfolio, developing procurement plans, managing supplier relationships, and coordinating project activities to ensure successful execution.
Position Title: Sr. Buyer, Capital Procurement
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Grade: Grade 04
Requisition ID: 39286
In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.
About the role .
This role is responsible for providing procurement support of North America's annual ~$400m CAD capital portfolio while also shaping the category strategy development for all production equipment and be a change agent to help us achieve best in class.
What you'll be doing .
The role will also begin to develop and execute purchasing strategies with a focus on driving business needs and commercial results for the company. This includes gaining commitment from key stakeholders particularly Engineering and Supply Chain leadership to execute as appropriate. Key stakeholder relationships to manage include:
It would be preferred to have experience in:
What you'll need to be successful .
About McCain .
Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide you with opportunities to make an impact that matters.
Leadership principles .
At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.
The McCain experience .
We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you'll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we're better together.
Our purpose is grounded in building meaningful relationships. We're big believers in the power of working together in person-it helps us stay connected, collaborate more effectively, and grow as a team. At the same time, we recognize the importance of flexibility. Most office-based roles follow a hybrid model, with the option to work remotely two days a week. There may be exceptions depending on the role and location, so we encourage you to speak with your recruiter for more details.
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Compensation Package : $65,500.00 - $87,400.00 . USD annually + Bonus eligibility
The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs.
Benefits: At McCain, we're on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person's needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Well-being programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with country, provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level, location and nature of the role. Additional benefit detail available during the application process.
Your well-being matters to us, and we're here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work - and at home.
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.
Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree that this will be handled in accordance with McCain's Global Privacy Policy and Global Employee Privacy Policy , as applicable. You can understand how your personal information is being handled here.
Job Family: Procurement
Location(s): US - United States of America : Wisconsin : Appleton || US - United States of America : Wisconsin : Plover
Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc.
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Grade: Grade 04
Requisition ID: 39286
In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.
About the role .
This role is responsible for providing procurement support of North America's annual ~$400m CAD capital portfolio while also shaping the category strategy development for all production equipment and be a change agent to help us achieve best in class.
What you'll be doing .
- Development, Documentation, and Execution of facility & project procurement plans in close collaboration with engineering and manufacturing stakeholders for a portfolio of capital projects within North America
- Leading execution of procurement activities including but not limited to:
- Procurement/Sourcing Plans by project
- RFI/RFP/RFQ
- Analysis of supplier proposals and comparison/ranking to facilitate supplier selection decisions
- Negotiation of contract commercial terms and conditions with suppliers
- Drafting, Reviewing & Submitting Business Award Recommendations (BARs) for senior leadership approval of supplier selection & rationale.
- Manager relationships with key suppliers, critical to project success, including proactive monitoring performance vs. expectations and intervening when necessary
- Coordinating and managing project procurement activities to support critical project success factors (safety, budget, schedule, quality deliverables)
- Monthly reporting of procurement value delivery for procurement activities executed
The role will also begin to develop and execute purchasing strategies with a focus on driving business needs and commercial results for the company. This includes gaining commitment from key stakeholders particularly Engineering and Supply Chain leadership to execute as appropriate. Key stakeholder relationships to manage include:
- Regional Engineering Leadership
- Global Engineering
- Technical Services
- Start Up Management (SUM) & Manufacturing
- Legal & Compliance
- Regional & Global Finance
- Site Engineering
It would be preferred to have experience in:
- Capital procurement practices
- Capital project systems and processes
- Cost factors of capital
- Relevant commercial markets; Steel, Construction, Engineering, Labor, Equipment
What you'll need to be successful .
- Bachelor's Degree preferably in Engineering, Supply Chain or Business or related experience
- Minimum 4 years of procurement and/or engineering/project management experience preferably in the capital spend area
- Must have valid driver's license
- Must have ability to travel within North America and internationally approximately 10%
About McCain .
Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide you with opportunities to make an impact that matters.
Leadership principles .
At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.
The McCain experience .
We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you'll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we're better together.
Our purpose is grounded in building meaningful relationships. We're big believers in the power of working together in person-it helps us stay connected, collaborate more effectively, and grow as a team. At the same time, we recognize the importance of flexibility. Most office-based roles follow a hybrid model, with the option to work remotely two days a week. There may be exceptions depending on the role and location, so we encourage you to speak with your recruiter for more details.
#LI-DM2
Compensation Package : $65,500.00 - $87,400.00 . USD annually + Bonus eligibility
The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs.
Benefits: At McCain, we're on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person's needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Well-being programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with country, provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level, location and nature of the role. Additional benefit detail available during the application process.
Your well-being matters to us, and we're here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work - and at home.
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.
Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree that this will be handled in accordance with McCain's Global Privacy Policy and Global Employee Privacy Policy , as applicable. You can understand how your personal information is being handled here.
Job Family: Procurement
Location(s): US - United States of America : Wisconsin : Appleton || US - United States of America : Wisconsin : Plover
Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc.
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