Buyer

We’re seeking a dynamic, proactive, and seasoned team player to join our Purchasing department. The perfect candidate for the Buyer role is a motivated, enthusiastic individual who enjoys engaging with suppliers and overseeing inventory.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate P21 Purchase Order Requirement Generation and place orders for all consumable parts according to MRP parameters.
• Keep precise records of consumables and item maintenance data.
• Maintain continuous communication and follow-up with suppliers and internal customers
• Adhere to expediting processes and ensure suppliers meet their delivery commitments.
• Resolve supply shortages promptly through substitutions when necessary.
• Prepare, analyze, and respond to inventory and cost report requests.
• Address any instances of missing documents, shipments, and deliveries through problem-solving.
• Analyze reports and assist in managing slow-moving inventory by either returning it to vendors or finding suitable substitutions.
• Participate in meetings to ensure the effective execution of customer forecasts and address any inventory issues.
• Communicate inbound and outbound priorities effectively with the Warehouse and Logistics Team.
• Actively engage in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Job Qualifications

• 3-5years of progressive experience in a purchasing or supply chain capacity.
• Proven ability to consistently achieve inventory management objectives.
• Experience in distribution, manufacturing, industrial or agriculture sectors is an asset.
• Customer service oriented, driven by meeting and exceeding clients’ expectations.
• Understanding of critical packaging commodities, such as film, tapes, corrugated, bags, angle board, trays, health and safety supplies.
• Effective influencing and negotiation skills to drive results.
• Strong commitment to work and a collaborative team spirit.
• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal, with strong interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word/Excel) and familiarity with MRP systems. Working knowledge of P21 is an asset.
• Strong understanding of inventory management and inventory valuation concepts.
• CPP certification from SCMA is a plus.

About Us

Established in 1963, Crawford Packaging is North America’s leading distributor for innovative packaging automation equipment, materials, service, and support. We work with customers ranging from small start-ups to large-scale operations in industries such as manufacturing, industrial, distribution, produce, food processing, and more. As a recent award recipient of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, our company culture bonds us together and creates conditions for success.

While only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview, be sure to continually check our website for other related positions as they are posted.

To Apply

Applicants can apply in confidence to: Vanessa Pineda, Human Resources Generalist at [email protected].

We are an equal opportunity employer. While only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview, be sure to continually check our website for other related positions as they are posted. Crawford Packaging is committed to fair and equitable recruiting practices in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA). Persons with disabilities are encouraged to come forward at any stage of the recruitment process to request accommodations if needed.

Crawford Packaging supports and values diversity and offer equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, and gender identity. Crawford Packaging also welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.