Title: Senior Buyer Procurement

Reports to: Purchasing and Inventory Control Manager

Type of Employment: Full time, permanent 5 days a week which includes, extended hours depending on workload and priorities, which will include some Saturdays. For internal purposes this role will be called a Lead Buyer.

Responsibilities Include: 

• Develop and maintain strategic sourcing documents and acquire in-depth subject matter expertise and market intelligence for category
• Independently and confidently coordinate highly complex multi-functional strategies
• Source and establish relationships with suppliers who deliver top-quality products and services at competitive prices, while upholding the highest ethical standards and conduct
• Identify problems and find creative solutions to meet customer demands
• Track, monitor and maintain purchase order deliveries to drive on-time delivery to schedules. Expedite Purchase Orders as required to meet stakeholder requirements and timelines
• Oversee Direct and Indirect Spend categories including Corrugate, Resin, Labels, MRO, Services, and Capex supplies
• Assess supplier bids using effective negotiation and procurement strategies to ensure optimal quality, pricing, delivery, and service
• Develop, implement, and oversee purchasing reporting systems (KPIs) to align with company needs
• Source and establish relationships with suppliers who deliver top-quality products and services at competitive prices, while upholding the highest ethical standards and conduct
• Perform on-going reviews of product, service, equipment, and expense usage to identify new opportunities for cost savings
• Create RFQs, search for suppliers, and issue BIDs to secure optimal cost benefits for the organization
• Provide regular updates to the Purchasing and Inventory Manager on current and potential inventory issues, accurately track all open purchase orders, and prepare reports on market conditions and organizational spending
• Analyze inventories to enhance flow, reduce waste, and establish appropriate min/max levels.
• Accurately track and monitor all open purchase orders
• Work with cross-functional teams and assist the Inventory Control team with maintaining proper inventory levels
• Perform any other job duties, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary business diploma or degree or related field is preferred
• 2+ years of experience in a Purchasing/Buyer role is required
• Previous experience coaching and mentoring junior buyers would be an asset
• Previous experience in the food industry is highly desirable
• Previous experience purchasing packaging is preferred
• Proven ability to negotiate with vendors and suppliers
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Windows and ERP software
• Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner with staff and Grower members to ensure the daily supplies of all packaging related materials
• Able to meet Company and or Customer tasks and deadlines