Senior Procurement Specialist

Join Riverside Natural Foods Ltd., a $300 million+ Canadian-based, family-owned, and globally operating business, committed to leaving the world better than we found it. As a B-Corp certified, Triple-Bottom Line company, we proudly manufacture nutritious, 'better-for-you' snacks such as MadeGood and GOOD TO GO. We value teamwork, humility, respect, ownership, adaptability, grit, and fun.

We’re on an ambitious mission to double our business by 2027, and we need talented individuals like you to help us reach new heights. At Riverside, you’ll have the opportunity to chart your own path to success while contributing to ours. We believe anything worth doing is worth doing right, and our values will guide us through the rugged terrain – and yes, it will get rough. But that’s what makes the journey worthwhile.

So, lace up your boots and let’s tackle the climb together.

You can learn more about us at www.riversidenaturalfoods.com.

Key Responsibilities (Procurement):

• Review material requirements planning (MRP) outputs and place purchase orders in accordance with the business unit's production schedules and inventory targets
• Monitor order confirmations, shipment status, and delivery timelines to ensure materials arrive on time and in full
• Proactively resolve delivery issues, shortages, or quality concerns by working closely with suppliers and internal teams
• Maintain accurate supplier, part, and PO data in SAP; request the update of pricing, lead times, and delivery terms as needed
• Support new material setups and coordinate changes with planning, QA, and receiving
• Collaborate with inventory control to manage excess, obsolete, or slow-moving materials
• Liaise with finance to resolve invoice discrepancies and ensure timely payments
• Participate in supplier performance reviews focused on delivery reliability and responsiveness
• Ensure compliance with internal purchasing policies
• Identify process improvement opportunities to increase procurement efficiency and accuracy
• Support in inbound logistics activities

Key Responsibilities (Sourcing):

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies across assigned categories to support business objectives
• Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on cost, quality, service, and sustainability criteria for assigned categories
• Lead sourcing activities for assigned categories, including vendor selection, RFPs/RFQs and contract negotiations
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (packaging teams, quality, production and sales) to align sourcing decisions with business needs
• Serve as the Sourcing & Procurement lead on the Business Unit's commercialization team, working closely with x-functional team members to ensure material readiness for new product launches

KPIs:

• % of commercialization projects where all materials were delivered and available by the required trial or production start date.
• Master Scheduling Adherence (MSA) - Number of scheduling disruptions due to material availability 
• Purchase Price Variance (PPV) Difference between standard and actual cost; tracked to ensure cost containment or proper variance justification
• Material Write-Off Rate- The percentage of purchased materials that are written off due to expiration, obsolescence, damage, or excess inventory
• Cost Saving Achieved ($ or %) to track total cost savings from re-sourcing, negotiations or bundling

What we expect:

• Values-led: You’ll be a member of a thoughtful and compassionate team that prioritizes respect, teamwork and resourcefulness along with a good dash of fun. Sometimes, even making granola bars is hard, and life’s too short to take ourselves so seriously that we don’t enjoy the journey.
• Unparalleled experiences and opportunities: We’re still determining who we are and what we can be. Help us shape what this organization will look like and what we’ll offer the world, into the future. This means rolling up your sleeves and sometimes building the process – fast! – while employing it. At Riverside, progress occasionally means proceeding imperfectly, and we’re okay with that, as long as we’re staying true to our values and learning and improving along the way.
• Access to everyone: We’re a flat organization with few silos which means you’ll have full access to everyone from our founders to our production staff. Even when employees dress up, they wear steel-toed shoes. So don’t be shy. Speak up, share your ideas and go places you normally wouldn’t – like the plant, or the boardroom.
• Personal development: We’ll support and empower you to chart your own path and reach any heights you set for yourself. Career paths at Riverside are carved by the people walking on them, not dictated by leaders. Count on us to give you the training and tools to grow and progress.
• Gratitude: As a growing business, we can’t always offer formal recognition like awards programs, but we do show our true gratitude and appreciation. At Riverside, we’re all in this together and we value you.

What We Offer:

• Values-led: We don’t cut corners or step on anyone or anything on our way to our summit. There is no winning at all costs here. Every step you take must align with our values, no compromises.
• Courageous determination: As a family-run, rapidly growing business, we are often challenged to find ways to deliver that aren’t obvious or easy. You must be willing to try, ask and answer challenging questions, test and learn, turn over every stone, keep moving forward and help us find a way through. Resourcefulness and grit will be your constant companions at Riverside and will serve you well.
• Humility: We’re a small (but growing) fish in a sea of whales and sharks. We know the products we offer are some of the healthiest and most sustainable, but we don’t brag about it, and know we have a steep path ahead. We pride ourselves in being respectful and supportive of others while shining brightly through our innovative, high-quality products. There isn’t one superstar at Riverside. We take turns leading the way as we climb to the summit.
• Continuous improvement: As a learn-as-we-go organization, we rely on each other to continuously improve everything we touch to make it better, more efficient, more sustainable, and more endearing to customers, consumers, employees, vendors, partners and the community. We own our mistakes and learn from them as we wind our way to the top.

Wait! There’s more!

• Immerse yourself in our comprehensive benefits program, with Riverside taking care of the costs!
• RRSP matching or IRA matching for an empowered financial journey
• Join Employee-Led Resource Groups (ERGs) championing mental health, sustainability, diversity, women, and LGBTQ+ rights
• Develop your career further through our Riverside University program and with our Tuition Reimbursement Program
• An open concept work environment that embodies our Values

How to Apply:

If you have the commitment to excellence, the energy, the attitude and experience we need, then please submit your resume to careers(AT)riversidenaturals.com with the job title you are applying for in the subject line or click the apply button!

Riverside Natural Foods Ltd. is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you have a disability and require accommodation in the interview process, please let us know when you apply. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, due to volume, please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.