Why Gambles?

At Gambles, produce is everything. Our business provides the widest assortment of top-quality fruits and vegetables for the wholesale, foodservice, and retail sectors. With a history dating back to the early 1900s, Gambles has grown and evolved into one of the largest produce wholesalers in all of Canada. We operate out of three locations across the country: two in Toronto and one in Calgary. We also have a satellite office in Philadelphia that manages our U.S. sales operations. Our goal is to be the supplier of choice for all our customers’ needs.

Our people are the backbone of our business! We have a “hire-from-within” mentality at Gambles, which means we put extra focus on developing our people and giving them unique career advancement opportunities. Just like our products and our customer base, we love to see our people grow!

We offer a competitive benefits package with employer covered health and dental benefits (you don’t pay the premiums!) and a company matched Pension Plan for our full-time employees.

Job Description

The Global Sourcing Manager will report directly to the VP, Sales, Marketing, and Category Management.

This position will work with suppliers to secure cost-effective, quality product for our valued customers. This individual will work primarily out of the Ontario Food Terminal location but will require the ability to travel to both locations regularly.

Although the primary schedule for this individual is 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, our ideal candidate can work a flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the business which may include occasional evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Source new products and suppliers to satisfy customer expectations
• Secure and analyze quotations; negotiate prices and terms with suppliers; and recommend suppliers based on cost, quality, and delivery competitiveness
• Research import data and consider market fluctuations and pricing
• Confer with existing vendors to obtain product information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule
• Minimize shrinkage/spoilage of fresh fruits and vegetables; address quality and quantity issues with suppliers; consider lead time for orders
• Communicate with vendors to determine order status
• Utilize problem solving skills to resolve customer or supplier issues
• Collaborate and communicate with all departments at all seniority levels
• Communicate favorable purchasing opportunities to customers
• Provide direction to warehouse workers on the arrangement of produce displays

Candidate Requirements

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of produce knowledge and experience
• Knowledge of CFIA regulations, import restrictions, and food safety an asset
• Previous warehouse experience preferred
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule as the produce industry is a 24/7, dynamic business
• Ability to use computer and phone to complete work

Personal Attributes:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong negotiation, follow up and sales abilities
• Proven problem solving and decision-making skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently
• Ability to collaborate with team members at all seniority levels
• Detail-oriented and well organized
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Gambles Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer situated in a heritage building at 165 The Queensway and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and colleagues with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process.