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Manpower is a Fortune 500 company, with a worldwide network of 4,400 offices around the globe and 32 offices in Canada.  As a world leader in the employment industry, we have been named Americas Most Admired Staffing Company by Fortune Magazine for four consecutive years.
Our client has an IMMEDIATE opportunity for Purchaser-Trader Coordinator in Saskatoon. Be part of a growing Exporter Innovator in the Agricultural Industry. This position will be based in Saskatoon SK. Responsibilities for the Purchaser-Trader Coordinator are to purchase and trade flax seeds.Maintain and enhance the trust and partnership with existing key customers. Focus on growth and development . Assume accountability for Profit and Loss for procurement. Understand customer needs to create value added solutions.


Experience/Qualifications:
    10+ years leading the purchasing function in a complex, preferably agricultural supply, process and trade of Flax seeds.
    Experience and ability to develop key accounts and negotiate/communicate effectively
    Accomplished negotiator with deep experience
    Knowledge in the Ag/Food industry is highly preferred.
    Polished presentation and communication skills
    Business financial management acumen (ability to understand the cost drivers for each product/process and identify Best Business Practice/benchmark performance)
    Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or Trading-Exporting required; advanced degree welcomed
    Strong working knowledge of CGC preferred
    APICS certification welcomed