Buyer

Chudleigh's Bakery; Milton; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

RRSP matching

3 weeks vacation

Anniversary paid day off

Education fund

Fitness reimbursement

Safety shoe reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

EAP

Rewards and recognition

Community engagement

Inclusive workplace

Sustainability commitment

Job summary

Chudleigh’s Bakery in Milton, ON is seeking a results-driven Buyer to join our fast-paced procurement team. You will develop and implement long- and short-term strategies to reduce costs while maintaining quality, service, and supplier reliability.

You will manage supplier relationships, obtain quotes, negotiate contracts, oversee inventory including 3PL coordination, approve invoices, and schedule production requirements for our bakery operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Purchasing, or related field or equivalent.
• Minimum 3–5 years purchasing or procurement experience in a food manufacturing or CPG environment.
• Experience sourcing materials, negotiating with suppliers, and managing inventory.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills with data-driven decision making.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement long- & short-term procurement strategies to reduce costs and improve quality and service.
• Manage purchasing of materials and supplies, ensuring cost-effectiveness and timely procurement.
• Obtain information and quotes from suppliers; interview for specs and prices.
• Determine merchandise costs, coordinate contracts, and secure competitive bids.
• Monitor inventory with MRP, issue purchase orders, and oversee 3PL inventory accuracy.
• Approve invoices and review receiving slips daily.
• Schedule production requirements for apple peeling and other bakery needs.
• Develop vendor databases and maintain contracts and funding arrangements according to guidelines.
• Support special projects within Purchasing and participate in audits/regulatory compliance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Problem solving

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain or related

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP

Job description

You can’t make the perfect apple pie without the right mix of ingredients, and you can’t make a great company without the right mix of people. For more than 50 years, Chudleigh’s has been an important part of people’s lives. Our success hinges on the innovative, dedicated, and inspiring individuals who make up our team, and who pride themselves on making every Chudleigh’s experience sweet.

Today, we do our baking in a modern 110,000 square foot bakery, five minutes down the road from our family farm. With 200 dedicated full-time employees, we make delicious desserts for customers across North America and beyond!Come join our sweet team as a Buyer!

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Competitive Health, Dental & Vision Benefits (100% employer paid)
• RRSP Matching Program
• 3 Weeks' Annual Vacation
• Anniversary Paid Day Off
• Personal Development/Education Fund
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Safety Shoe Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Rewards and Recognition Programs:Programs that recognize and reward employee achievements and contributions.
• Community Engagement:Opportunities to participate in community service and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• Inclusive Workplace:An inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees are valued and respected.
• Sustainability Commitment:Work for a company committed to sustainability and making a positive impact on the environment.

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Work Location: Onsite (Milton, ON) with flexibility to work remote up to 1 day/week

Annual Salary:$70,000 - $90,000

What You'll Be Doing:

• Develop and implement long & short-term procurement strategies designed to reduce costs and improve quality and service while meeting goals and objectives of the organization.
• Manages purchasing of materials and supplies for the company. Appropriate processes, terminology, and specifications ensure accurate, cost-effective, and timely procurement requests.
• Obtain information, data, or quotations; refer to database, industry sources, product sheets, and other resources; interview suppliers to obtain material specifications and prices.
• Determines merchandise costs and formulates and coordinates merchandising policies and activities to ensure profit. Refers to catalogues, product sheets, and other resources and interviews suppliers to obtain specifications and prices. Secure competitive bids for industrial goods and services.
• Determine if material on hand is in sufficient quantity by using the MRP report. Initiate purchase orders and warehouse transfer orders for supplies, packaging, and equipment. Ensure periodic inventory reviews and accuracy of inventory at 3PL.
• Approve invoices for payment or return of merchandise. Review receiving slips on a daily basis.
• Schedule production requirements for apple peeling
• Coordinate cost savings through vendor selection and review; develop favorable contract agreements; resolve delivery or billing problems. Selection and reviews result in profitable, timely contracts.
• Problems are resolved to the best outcome for all parties.
• Establish and maintain vendor database. Oversee database or records of products purchased or transferred between locations.
• Facilitate preparation and submission of purchase order contracts and arrangements with funding sources in accordance with reporting requirements. Contracts and funding arrangements are timely, accurate, documented, and according to guidelines.
• Maintains a certificate of Analysis Program, documents are current, appropriate, and timely.
• Participate in special projects as they may develop and as guided by Purchasing Department (Inventory count, etc.)
• Other tasks as assigned.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3–5 years of purchasing or procurement experience, preferably in a food manufacturing or consumer packaged goods (CPG) environment.
• Experience sourcing materials, negotiating with suppliers, and managing inventory in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and experienced using ERP (Microsoft D365) and purchasing systems.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive, customer-focused approach and a continuous improvement mindset.

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Dessert Manufacturing Facility or Bakery experience.
• Lean Six Sigma Certification (Yellow Belt or higher)
• Strong BRC (or similar GFSI) knowledge or experience.
• Strong knowledge of WHMIS, Chemical Handling, HACCP, GMP, OHSA and regulatory requirements.

In compliance with Bill 190, we confirm that this job posting is for a new vacancy within our organization.As part of our recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence tools to help review applications. These tools are intended to support efficiency and consistency, but final hiring decisions are always made by our hiring team. Chudleigh’s Ltd. is committed to maintaining a diverse and fair workforce. Job applicants with a disability who require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact our People & Culture Team ([e-mail]).

Thank you for your interest in Chudleigh's Bakery.