Buyer

Key Responsibilities

Ensure materials are available to support production by:

• Reviewing MRP requirements and issuing purchase orders to meet production schedules.


• Monitoring inventory levels, supplier performance, lead times, and material availability to minimize supply disruptions.


• Identifying and resolving potential shortages, late deliveries, and other supply risks with a strong sense of urgency.


• Reviewing purchasing, inventory, and forecasting data to support proactive decision-making.


• Partnering with Planning, Logistics, Warehouse, Finance, and fellow Buyers to resolve supply challenges and maintain efficient operations.


• Maintaining accurate purchasing documentation, supplier records, pricing, and material data within the ERP system (IFS).


• Monitoring ingredient shelf life and inventory levels to reduce waste and prevent write-offs.


• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives, ERP enhancements, and purchasing best practices.

Support informed business decisions by:

• Providing purchasing recommendations and inventory insights to support production planning.


• Maintaining accurate supplier, pricing, and delivery information within IFS.


• Communicating supplier constraints, shipment delays, and potential production risks to internal stakeholders in a timely manner.

Manage purchasing costs by:

• Supporting Procurement with demand planning ahead of supplier negotiations and contract renewals.


• Resolving pricing discrepancies and ensuring invoices are processed accurately and on time.


• Managing supplier non-conformance claims and securing credits when appropriate.


• Monitoring inventory levels at co-manufacturing facilities to maintain minimum stock requirements.

Qualifications & Experience 

• Post-secondary education in Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Experience in purchasing or supply chain within a manufacturing environment.


• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret purchasing, inventory, and forecasting data.


• Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems (IFS) and Power BI is considered an asset.

Compensation & Work Environment

• Salary: $65,000-$75,000 annually, based on experience.


• Annual Bonus: Eligible for a 10% performance-based bonus.


• Work Environment: Hybrid role based at our Richmond Head Office. Beginning in September, our corporate teams will work four days per week in the office.