Buyer
Silver Hills Bakery Abbotsford Full-time
Position: Buyer Reports to: Senior Manager, Procurement
We are looking for a Buyer to join our Procurementteam! Our Buyer will be sourcing and purchasing ingredients for our delicious, plant-powerful products.
Opportunities
In this role, you will be involved in the launch and optimization of packaging projects from costing and production implementation to management of full lifecycle of products. You must have sound project management skills to juggle multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic and constantly evolving environment.You will also be involved with procurement process including QA documentation, PO’s, return order and inventory management. This role will give you the opportunity to build cross functional relationships internally and externally to the business.
You will have the opportunity to work with an amazing team who has a direct impact on the product through purchasing as well as drive new initiatives and contribute in a meaningful way!
Requirements
Here is who you are…
Drive & motivation- You are health-conscious and have values that align with Silver Hills
- You want to join a progressive family-owned company on a mission to build healthier communities
- You enjoy performing tasks that require a lot of organization, accuracy, and follow-up
- You are looking to build your career in Procurement/Supply Chain field
- You have the ability to influence and manage change in a high paced environment
- You have strong initiative and proven leadership abilities to manage through change confidently
- You are a great communicator who can easily get along and work with different personalities
- You are professional and solutions-oriented
- You have experience with lean manufacturing practices
- You have intermediate Excel skills
- You have strong computer skills (Great Plains, Word, Outlook, etc.)
- You have proven experience in a high-stress fast-paced environment
- You have 3-5 years of sourcing and buying experience
- You have experience purchasing food ingredients
- You have some co-packing experience
- You have post-secondary education in supply chain management
- Champion procurement activities in a busy food production environment
- Maintain appropriate inventory levels, manage material requirements and associated logistics
- Source food ingredients ensuring items purchased follow established policies and procedures
- Negotiate and track contracts with brokers or suppliers providing analytical data and reports to support
- Generate savings on raw materials and logistics using commodity knowledge to support business objectives
- Ensure the quality of materials, competitive pricing, and sufficient supply at all times
- May on occasion work at various times including weekends, as the job requires
Benefits
We offer our team members many benefits to help them achieve their goals and support our company culture:
- Opportunities for career growth and development
- Competitive Healthcare Benefits Package
- Performance Bonus and RRSP Matching
- Free delicious and healthy bread
- Fitness incentive fund to help you thrive
- Friendly and supportive work environment and an ambitious team
- Discounts at our retail store with a great selection of healthy organic products
- Company social events focused around health, great tasting food and getting together as a team
Salary - 62,000 - 75,000
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