Officer, Food Procurement

Job Overview

As a part of the National Food Sharing Team, the Officer, Food Procurement supports Food Banks Canada’s initiatives to supply the food bank network with a reliable supply of nutritious food. The Officer, Food Procurement will assist with the execution of national food programs and donor stewardship.

Company Overview

Food Banks Canada is a national organization dedicated to supporting and enhancing the work of over 5,500 food banks and community organizations across Canada. They focus on investing in, advocating for, and bolstering the efforts of these organizations, while also researching the root causes of food insecurity to create a Canada where no one goes hungry.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: CA$57,934.00 – CA$72,418.00
• Job Type: Full-time
• Qualifications: College Diploma
• Experience: Minimum 4 years’ relevant experience

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Procurement team to lead, design, implement, and evaluate Food Banks Canada programs.
• Lead specific programs and program related deliverables for internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Procurement team, lead, design, and deliver program communications to the network.
• Lead the full purchasing cycle, including; product sourcing, negotiations, creating purchase orders, coordinating with vendors, managing invoicing and invoice tracking.
• Cultivate strong vendor and donor relations through regular stewardship and recognition.
• Develop and execute program evaluations in collaboration with the Procurement team and the Project and Evaluations team.
• Ensure data collection and administrative workflows follow best practices to support timely reporting.
• Serve as a key point of contact for vendors, donors and the network providing consultation, ongoing support, technical assistance and leading the creation and distribution of program resources.
• Maintain and optimize program technology, ensuring platforms and information are current and accurate.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with other Food Bank Canada teams to support integrated program delivery and shared goals.

Requirements

• Completion of a post-secondary college diploma program or equivalent
• Minimum 4 years’ relevant experience
• Project coordination and issue management skills; ability to effectively coordinate multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities
• Analytical mindset with the ability to organize data
• Clear, professional, and warm communicator
• Superior listening skills with the ability to interpret the concerns and interests of different groups of stakeholders
• Professional presence, with a positive attitude and self-starter, accountable approach project management
• Effective interpersonal skills and success in working in a team environment
• Problem solver and professionally curious with a strong interest in the mission of Food Banks Canada
• Excellent writer with experience developing effective communications materials for a variety of audiences
• Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset

Benefits