Buyer

Silver Hills; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company, dedicated to creating health-focused food products, is seeking a Buyer to join its Procurement team. This role involves sourcing ingredients, managing procurement processes, and contributing to impactful initiatives, all in a supportive environment that prioritizes health and community. Ideal candidates will have experience in sourcing, project management, and a commitment to the company's progressive values.

Benefits

Opportunities for career growth and development

Competitive healthcare benefits

Performance bonus and RRSP matching

Free healthy bread

Fitness incentive fund

Supportive work environment and ambitious team

Discounts at our retail store

Company social events focused on health and community

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of sourcing and buying experience.
• Experience with lean manufacturing practices.
• Proven experience in a high-stress, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Champions procurement activities in a busy food production environment.
• Sources food ingredients ensuring compliance with policies.
• Negotiates and tracks contracts, providing analytical data.

Skills

Organization

Accuracy

Leadership

Communication

Education

Post-secondary education in supply chain management

Tools

Excel

Great Plains

Word

Outlook

Job description

Position: Buyer
Reports to: Senior Manager, Procurement

We are looking for a Buyer to join our Procurement team! 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 the full product lifecycle. You must have sound project management skills to handle multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic environment. You will also manage procurement processes including QA documentation, purchase orders, return orders, and inventory management. This role offers the opportunity to build cross-functional relationships internally and externally, work with an amazing team, and contribute to impactful initiatives!

Requirements

Here is who you are...

• You are health-conscious and share values aligned with Silver Hills.
• You want to join a progressive, family-owned company committed to building healthier communities.
• You enjoy tasks requiring organization, accuracy, and follow-up.
• You aim to build your career in Procurement/Supply Chain.

Character & Abilities

• You can influence and manage change in a high-paced environment.
• You demonstrate strong initiative and leadership to manage change confidently.
• You are an effective communicator, able to work with diverse personalities.
• You are professional and solutions-oriented.

Knowledge & Skills

• You have experience with lean manufacturing practices.
• You possess intermediate Excel skills.
• You have strong computer skills (Great Plains, Word, Outlook, etc.).

Experience

• You have proven experience in a high-stress, fast-paced environment.
• You have 3-5 years of sourcing and buying experience.

Nice-to-Have

• You have experience purchasing food ingredients.
• You have some co-packing experience.
• You have post-secondary education in supply chain management.

What you will do...

• Champion procurement activities in a busy food production environment.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels, manage material requirements, and logistics.
• Source food ingredients ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
• Negotiate and track contracts, providing analytical data and reports.
• Generate savings on raw materials and logistics using commodity knowledge.
• Ensure quality, competitive pricing, and sufficient supply of materials.

Other...

• May occasionally work at various times, including weekends, as required.

Benefits

We offer many benefits to support our team’s goals and culture:

• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Competitive healthcare benefits
• Performance bonus and RRSP matching
• Free healthy bread
• Fitness incentive fund
• Supportive work environment and ambitious team
• Discounts at our retail store
• Company social events focused on health and community

Salary: $62,000 - $75,000

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