Associate Buyer

Maple Lodge Farms; Brampton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading poultry processing company in Peel Region is seeking an MRO Buyer to manage the purchasing of Maintenance, Repair, and Operations items. Candidates should have 2-3 years of experience in the food industry and a strong understanding of food safety and regulatory standards. The position offers health benefits, career advancement opportunities, and weekly pay in a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Health benefits and pension plan

Weekly pay

Onsite Cafeteria

Discount at our Chicken Shop

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• Minimum of two to three years of relevant experience in the food industry.
• Working knowledge of GMP, HACCP, BRC, food safety & quality.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for purchasing all MRO items to meet daily requirements.
• Negotiate with vendors to achieve the best possible price and quality.
• Coordinate the resolution of any invoice discrepancies with Account Payable.

Skills

Working knowledge of food and meat plant regulatory standards

Strong analytical skills

Advanced computer skills including MS Office, ERP

Ability to multi-task and work under pressure

Knowledge of process improvement tools

Job description

Interested in joining Canada’s largest poultry processor? At Maple Lodge Farms, we’re not only passionate about our chickens, but our people, too. We operate to the latest in technological, health and safety, and quality standards. With rapid expansion over the years, and continued innovation and investment in growth, we’re looking for committed, team players to join the Maple Lodge family. As a proudly family-owned Canadian company, we’re passionate about what we do. If you’re a committed team player, we would love to have you as part of our team.

The MRO Buyer is Primarily responsible for purchasing of MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations) stock and non stock items, services and other assigned categories.

What's in it for you?

• Health benefits and pension plan
• Weekly pay
• Onsite Cafeteria
• Discount at our Chicken Shop
• Opportunities for career advancement
• A culture that values humility, a respect for family and hard work

What you will be doing:

• Responsible for purchasing all MRO items to meet daily requirements. Determine production requirements based on past usage and releases purchase orders within lead-time to ensure the timely delivery of materials.
• Negotiate with vendors to achieve the best possible price, quality, opportunity buys and lead times.
• Work closely with manufacturing and inventory control to maintain adequate stock levels and prevent over-supply or shortage that could result in a line shutdown.
• Maintain regular contact with maintenance manager and with his team, ensuring efficient procurement services aligned to their needs.
• Follow up / expedite all open orders and coordinates pick-ups with dispatch daily so that production materials arrive on schedule.
• Obtain quotes for non-stock supplies, equipment and services, relays the information back to requestor, and places orders in a timely manner.
• Liaise with Receiving and Purchasing to resolve any outstanding receiving issues.
• Coordinate the resolution of any invoice discrepancies with Account Payable.
• Maintain item and vendor master data accurately within ERP software

What you will bring:

• Minimum of two to three years of relevant experience in the food industry.
• Working knowledge of food and meat plant regulatory standards (CFIA, etc..)
• Working knowledge of GMP, HACCP, BRC, food safety & quality
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure in a fast paced environment while organizing and prioritizing workload.
• Advanced computer skills including MS Office, ERP and database skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Knowledge of process improvement tools.

Maple Lodge Farms was established in 1955. We are the largest chicken processor in Canada, and we remain family owned. The principles that guided us from our humble beginnings, when Lawrence May sold eggs door-to-door, are the same principles that guide us today: hard work, agricultural wisdom and family values. We are creating a sustainable future by providing healthy, wholesome, best quality chicken products with a focus on the humane treatment of animals, the responsible use of resources and the positive development of our employees and the communities in which we operate.

Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks, including a criminal record check.

In accordance with Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) 2003, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants are required to make their needs known in advance.

We thank all applicants for applying, however, only those chosen will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition Team.