Product Manager

The GraceKennedy Group seeks to identify an individual looking for an excellent opportunity to progress his/her career; and who possesses the vision and energy to help drive dynamic changes across the group in the following capacity:-​

Product Manager

Reporting to the Senior Category Product Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the dependable sourcing of trading and non-trading goods, including raw and packaging materials, for Grace Kennedy-owned factories.  The role aims to facilitate the procurement process by aligning it with demand-driven requirements models and plans while adhering to service-level and inventory holding agreements.

WHAT WILL YOU BE RESPONSIBLE FOR?

• Perform purchase functions such as negotiating agreements with Suppliers, preparing and dispatching purchase orders, and making changes where necessary.
• Ensure proper cost and price management of the assigned portfolio.
• Align inflows with demand by validating forecasts where necessary and mitigating real and potential supply risks.

WHAT IS REQUIRED FOR THE JOB?

• Bachelor’s degree in Social, Pure, and Applied Sciences or other degree with an analytical base
• One (1) year SAP MRP experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in purchasing, commodity, and/or supplier agreements.
• Proficiency in the use of computer and software applications for the execution of job functions.
• Ability to analyse situations accurately and develop effective courses of action
• Working knowledge of purchasing principles & practices, materials, specifications and standards, prices, and current market conditions, laws governing contracts, regulations, and the policies and procedures governing related operations.
• Possesses robust analytical and problem-solving skills
• Own and operate a reliable motor vehicle.

​Qualified applicants are invited to submit applications no later than 02/11/2025 via the careers section of our Corporate Website at www.gracekennedy.com

GraceKennedy upholds the principles of fairness and equity in the treatment of all our employees and stakeholders. The Company is committed to equity in all its employment practices and policies and seeks to recruit, develop and retain its employees on the basis of merit, ability and performance. As such, we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment, and will not discriminate on the grounds of race, national origin, religion, gender, or otherwise.