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Sourcing Manager
full-time
About this role
About Ya YA Foods:
Ya YA Foods is a dynamic and high-growth manufacturer of liquid food and unique beverages. With over 30 years’ experience, we have evolved into a versatile manufacturer and co-packer of a variety of low acid and high acid beverage and liquid food items. We are a family-owned Canadian business who prides itself in its proven track record of satisfying the needs of global multi-national customers. We are a solution provider for our customers, always striving to exceed expectations on innovation, quality, service, and speed to market. Our mission is to be the chosen partner for top-tier CPG companies. For further information about us, please check our website at yayafoods.com
A career at Ya YA FOODS will offer you the opportunity to…
- Build a career, not just have a job
- Work in a dynamic and high-growth company with very skilled professionals
- Become part of a teamwork focused culture
- Be a part of an organization that supports your future growth path
Reports to: Sr. Sourcing Manager
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies that deliver cost savings, quality improvements, and service enhancements.
- Lead supplier negotiations for key categories, ensuring alignment with company objectives and compliance with internal policies.
- Identify, evaluate, and manage relationships with key suppliers to ensure performance and reliability.
- Analyze supplier capabilities, financials, and proposals to support informed and strategic decision-making.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Operations, Quality, Finance, etc.) to understand requirements and translate them into actionable sourcing strategies.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, process optimization, and innovation within sourcing practices.
- Monitor market trends and industry developments to inform procurement decisions and mitigate supply risks.
- Support contract development and management to ensure best value and risk mitigation.
- Ensure all sourcing practices comply with corporate policies, regulations, and ethical standards.
- Responsible for managing and monitoring team KPIs, fostering a culture of accountability, excellence, and professional development.
Profile
- University degree or College diploma in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field is required
- 5+ years of experience in a procurement role, preferably with exposure to the food and beverage industry or sourcing food commodities.
- Experience in the dairy industry is considered an asset.
- Global procurement experience is considered an asset.
- Experience negotiating commercial terms & service level agreements covering various spend categories
- Good communication skills with the ability to interact with stakeholders and other supporting teams at all levels of organization and deliver effective presentations.
- Proven ability to manage competing agendas and priorities and translate complex information across internal and external audiences.
- Strong project management skills, ability to maintain a high degree of personal organization.
- Strong financial acumen with consultative, analytical, and problem-solving skills with experience sourcing within complex spend categories
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, including the ability to create/manage complex spreadsheets and perform quantitative analysis in MS Excel.
- Strong quantitative, analytical, and critical thinking skills with demonstrated use of data analysis and metrics to drive decision making and continuous improvement
- NB: Successful candidates will be required to provide photo ID, banking details, a valid SIN number, and (if applicable) a valid work permit
Why Join Us
We believe that the key to creating and growing a successful business is by investing in our people—some of whom have been a part of our team for over 30-years. This is at the core of who we are, what we do, and how we grow our business—as a versatile, automated manufacturer and co-packer of a wide-variety of beverages and liquid food items. In our view, a happy team means a better workforce, a better product, and more satisfied customers.
Furthermore, we encourage different perspectives and celebrate diversity in our workforce. Where every employee has the opportunity to realize his or her full potential in a working environment that is supportive of everyone. Upon request, we will gladly provide accommodations to any candidate with a disability taking part in the selection process.
What you'll do
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies to achieve cost savings and quality improvements. Lead supplier negotiations and manage relationships to ensure performance and compliance with company objectives.
About YA YA Foods Corp
Your Vision, Our Expertise: Scalable Solutions in Beverage & Liquid Food Manufacturing
At Ya YA Foods Corp, we partner with leading brands across North America to bring high-quality, scalable, and innovative beverage and liquid food solutions to life. With over 40 years of experience and operations in Toronto, ON and Ogden, UT, we are a trusted co-packer and manufacturer serving mid-sized and global multi-national companies.
Our 500,000+ sq. ft. production space includes 13 advanced lines covering Aseptic PET, Tetra Pak, and Hot Fill PET formats. From 200ml wellness drinks to 2L family-sized beverages, we offer full-service support to launch, scale, and manage your product portfolio.
- Product Capabilities: Juices, broths, smoothies, dairy-based drinks, sports drinks, plant-based beverages, and more
- Format Flexibility: Multiple sizes, multiple formats
- North American Reach: Manufacturing in both Canada and the U.S.
- One-Stop Partnership: Innovation, manufacturing, packaging, and distribution support
Looking for a reliable, experienced, and agile partner to scale your liquid food or beverage brand? Let’s connect.
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