Founded in 1994, Breakfast Club of Canada is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing services and funding to school breakfast programs across the country. We work with partners from all sectors to deliver a high-quality national school food program. Together, we create a nurturing environment, where children and youth can access the nourishment they need to succeed and flourish. Our organization has grown tremendously over the years, but our desire to see children thrive has remained constant.

THE POSITION

Reporting to the Supply and Logistics Lead, the incumbent helps manage and optimize the Club’s food supply and logistics activities. They assess opportunities related to products, donations and partnerships, and support the negotiation and follow-up of agreements with suppliers, donors and partners. They supervise a team of three procurement and logistics technicians, set priorities and ensure the smooth running of day-to-day operations. Their analyses, recommendations and tracking of performance indicators contribute to the continuous improvement of processes, cost control and supply reliability.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Assess opportunities related to products, donations and partnerships

• Analyze new products, menu changes and donation proposals, in collaboration with the Nutrition, Programs and Philanthropy teams.
• Make recommendations based on their nutritional, financial, logistical and operational impacts.

Manage national partnerships, agreements and negotiations

• Plan and renew donation initiatives.
• Negotiate agreements with food and logistics suppliers and follow up on them.
• Collaborate with the Philanthropy team on donor engagement and recognition.

Coordinate procurement and ensure business continuity

• Monitor procurement needs, orders, supplier issues and operational priorities with the relevant internal teams.
• Resolve day-to-day issues and escalate matters requiring a decision to management.

Improve processes and track performance

• Identify improvements to procurement processes.
• Develop and track performance indicators: service quality, food incidents, in-kind donations, procurement spending and logistics costs.

Lead the team and represent the Club

• Supervise team members: set priorities, ensure quality follow-up, support each individual, evaluate performance and identify training needs.
• Represent the Club on committees related to procurement, partnerships, local purchasing policies and interdepartmental projects.

SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS

• University degree in supply chain management, logistics, administration or a related field.
• At least three years of relevant experience, including at least two in team supervision.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Experience negotiating agreements with suppliers or partners.
• Bilingualism (French and English), spoken and written, due to regular interactions with partners and colleagues across Canada.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite and experience with databases.
• Knowledge of food security, nutrition or social development issues (an asset).
• Experience in a community or non-profit setting (an asset).

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Commitment to the Club’s mission and values.
• Leadership and ability to mobilize others.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Analytical mindset and problem-solving skills.
• Thoroughness and strong organizational skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Permanent, full-time position.
• Flexible hours to promote work-life balance.
• Summer work schedule.
• Annual salary of $75,000 to $90,000, depending on experience.
• Vacation and personal leave days.
• Paid day off on your birthday.
• Group insurance plan with premiums partially covered by the employer.
• Access to telemedicine services.
• Employee assistance program.
• Group RRSP with matching employer contributions.
• Employee recognition program.
• Health and wellness program.
• Professional development program.
• The selected candidate will work in hybrid mode (remotely and from the Varennes warehouse.
• Target start date: as soon as possible.