Job Description
We have an exciting new opportunity with a leading packaging supply company located in Surrey.
ABOUT THE CLIENT
My client is an energetic multinational enterprise, owned by a family, which has been providing packaging solutions to clients in the fresh produce and industrial domains for over a century. Internationally, they have expanded to encompass over 260 staff members located in 24 offices across 18 nations. We are currently seeking a driven Purchasing specialist to join our team for our operations in North America.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
The Buyer is accountable for procuring materials in accordance with the organization's strategy. Their duties include negotiating discounts and securing lower wholesale prices through bulk orders. The preferred candidate should possess prior purchasing expertise in a similar environment, managing the procurement of high-quality materials and maintaining vendor relationships. As a collaborative team member, the Buyer demonstrates a positive, professional, and proactive work approach.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and implement purchasing strategies
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors.
- Work with purchasing team to negotiate contracts, pricing, and payment terms with suppliers.
- Keep track of stock levels and place orders as necessary to avoid any disruptions in operations.
- Ensure materials are received and distributed to support operations including working with the warehouse team to ensure proper receiving procedures are being followed and monthly inventory management for greenhouse supplies and fertilizers in Delta.
- Perform vendor analysis and monitoring performance of inventory, including monthly reconciliation of disposal bills for accuracy, pricing, and cost allocation.
- Manage inventory levels and coordinate with sales and finance to forecast demand and ensure supply stability.
- Evaluate and compare suppliers to achieve cost-effectiveness and sustainability targets.
- Identify areas of opportunity to minimize and /or eliminate of waste of materials or indiscriminate spending.
- Continuously develop supplier base to improve on-time delivery, cost, and quality to ensure the Company’s supply levels are met.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, or related field.
- Minimum of 3-5 years experience in purchasing, preferably in Packaging, Food Processing, Manufacturing, Retail, Logistics, Grocery and or similar sectors
- Experience with overseas purchasing is a requirement
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and any relevant purchasing software.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Analytical thinker that is well-organized and excellent attention to detail.
COMPENSATION
- $80,000-$100,000
- Free Parking
- Hybrid style working after probation
- RRSP Matching
- Extended health benefits
HOW TO APPLY
Please apply directly to this posting with the most recent version of your resume. If you would like to speak with us regarding this position, please contact Chris Showell at: 604 689 8687 ext. 273 or email cshowell@impactrecruitment.ca. To learn more about our open positions, visit us at impactrecruitment.ca.
ABOUT IMPACT RECRUITMENT
Specializing in a wide variety of industries and recruitment verticals, Impact Recruitment is passionate about matching exceptional talent with exciting new opportunities across Canada. For job seekers, we offer a dedicated approach to finding the right opportunity for your career growth.
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