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Procurement Specialist, Co-Manufacturing
@ Nature's Path
Richmond, British Columbia
Overview
Nature's Path is hiring a Procurement Specialist for co-manufacturing in its Richmond, BC headquarters on a hybrid basis with 4 office days. The role sources and manages co-manufacturers, negotiates contracts and SLAs, and oversees supplier performance, inventory and cost improvement. The posting states a base salary of $77,000 to $94,000 plus a 10% bonus.
Responsibilities:
- Research and select co-manufacturers based on capabilities and capacity
- Create and manage co-manufacturer contracts and SLAs
- Lead supplier relationship reviews, including facility visits
- Manage strategic sourcing and cost improvement
- Manage inventory levels for raw materials, packaging and finished goods
Requirements summary:
- Degree in Materials Management, Procurement or Business Administration
- Thorough knowledge of MRP principles and applications
- Experience working with co-manufacturing
- Experience within the food industry
- Project Management certification is an asset
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-13
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-13
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-13
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Supply chain & logistics |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Materials Management, Procurement, Business Administration |
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Nature's Path
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Activists with heart. Makers of organic foods. Driven by our purpose to leave the earth better than we found it.
Full company description
At Nature’s Path Foods, we’ve made organic breakfast foods and snacks for 40+ years with a simple purpose: to leave the Earth better than we found it. From crunchy granolas to pantry staples and snack-time favorites, our products show up in kitchens across the world. Nature’s Path Foods includes the following brands: Nature’s Path Organic, Love Crunch, EnviroKidz, Love Child, Anita’s Organic Mill, and Que Pasa, all rooted in a commitment to organic ingredients, great taste, and sustainable sourcing. We’re a family-owned, independent Canadian based company whose spent over four decades championing organic agriculture and proving that business can be a force for good. In the last 20 years, Nature’s Path Organic Foods has donated over CAD $81.7 million in organic food and cash to local charities, food banks, environmental & research NGOs, and organic advocacy. Behind every product is a team of passionate people across North America who care deeply about the future of food. At Nature’s Path, you’ll find curious minds, collaborative teams, and people who want their work to make a difference -- from farm to shelf. We’re building the next generation of organic food, and we’re always looking for great people to grow with us. Apply to our open roles today on our website: naturespath.com/en-ca/pages/careers. #DoGoodEatWellTogether
- LinkedIn followers
- 41,582
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 488
- Reported office locations
- 9100 Van Horne Way, Richmond, British Columbia V6X1W3, CA
- Business categories
- Snack Food
- Organic Food
- Food and Beverage
- Other recorded names
- Nature's Path
- Nature's Path Foods
- Specialties
- Certified Organic
- Non GMO Project Verified
- Gluten Free
- Independent and Family Run
- Sustainability
- Zero Waste
- and Climate Neutral
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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At Nature’s Path Foods, we’ve made organic breakfast foods and snacks for 40+ years with a simple purpose: to leave the Earth better than we found it. From crunchy granolas to pantry staples and snack-time favorites, our products show up in kitchens across the world. Nature’s Path Foods includes the following brands: Nature’s Path Organic, Love Crunch, EnviroKidz, Love Child, Anita’s Organic Mill, and Que Pasa, all…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food Production |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Richmond, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1985 |
| Specialties | Certified OrganicNon GMO Project VerifiedGluten FreeIndependent and Family RunSustainabilityZero Wasteand Climate Neutral |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 2 |
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Developing and executing strategy:
• Researching for the best co-mans for Nature’s Path to partner with, taking into consideration production capabilities, capacity and volume allocation
• Creating and managing contracts for co-manufactured products, by establishing SLAs with NP partners
• Leading Strategic Relationship Management (SRM) initiatives with co-manufacturers, which includes traveling to visit supplier’s manufacturing facilities
• Creating and implementing contingency plans for critical products
• Working with cross-functional departments to qualify co-manufacturers for new innovations
• Conducting Quarterly/Bi-Monthly/Monthly Performance Reviews with key co-manufacturers
Making better decisions and impact by:
• Managing strategic sourcing (supplier and industry analysis, benchmarks, cost structure analysis) for best source or new co-mans in conjunction with R&D and Regulatory functions
• Recommending best suppliers available in the market, aligned to Nature’s Path’s goals, mission, and sustainability values
• Advising Leadership on any risk to the business, such as inventory shorts, price changes or ingredient restrictions
• Working with Co-Mans to manage and control inventory levels for raw materials/packaging as well as finish goods
• Working with suppliers to make sure corrective actions and root causes for defective products are dealt with on a timely manner
• Searching and implementing cost improvement based on supplier efficiency, use of alternate parts, leveraging purchasing power, etc.
For non-turnkey co-mans, working with packaging and raw materials vendors as well as our manufacturing plants to order materials in the co-manufacturing of our product.
Supporting New Innovation Projects by:
• Working closely with the Product and Innovation teams to support on co-manufacturer
• Search for new products
• Advising management of lead times, costs and MOQs required to obtain critical trials and first productions
Preferred education & background
• Graduate with a specialization in Materials Management, Procurement, or Business Administration. Project Management certification is considered an asset
• Thorough knowledge of MRP principles and applications
• Experience working with Co-Manufacturing
• Experience working within Food Industry
Details
• This opportunity will offer a base salary between $77,000 - $94,000 based on experience and tenure in addition to a 10% bonus.
• We are a hybrid environment (4 days in office) and this opportunity will be based out of our Richmond, BC headquarters
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