Buyer - Indirect and MRO

Highbury Canco Corporation; Leamington; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Buyer to enhance their Supply Chain team. This role involves sourcing and managing procurement for MRO materials, ensuring timely and cost-effective supply while collaborating with customers and identifying new business opportunities. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation skills and a proven track record in procurement. Join a company that values its employees and fosters a supportive culture, offering competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. If you are ready to make an impact in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement savings plan

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, with 2-3 years of procurement experience.
• Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Source and manage procurement of MRO materials for production.
• Negotiate contracts and manage vendor relationships.
• Track cost savings initiatives and maintain inventory accuracy.

Skills

Problem-solving

Negotiation skills

Decision-making

Effective communication

Knowledge of strategic sourcing

Process improvement

Lean manufacturing

Financial analysis

Logistics

Team player

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Highbury Canco Corporation

Human Resources Senior Coordinator at Highbury Canco Corporation

About the Company - Highbury Canco recognizes that our employees, who live, work, and contribute to Leamington and surrounding area, are at the core of our success. We are dedicated to fostering a company culture that promotes growth, education, recognition, and appreciation. With various initiatives and programs, we provide a comprehensive compensation package, extensive training, apprenticeships, and mentoring programs, as well as employee appreciation initiatives. Additionally, our employees have access to exclusive discounts at our Highbury Brand Store.

About the Role - Highbury Canco is seeking an experienced and dynamic Buyer to join our Supply Chain team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the procurement aspect of the Supply Chain, ensuring the timely and cost-effective supply of all MRO materials for production. This position also involves collaboration with existing and potential customers and new business opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Source and cost all MRO materials required for the plant.
• Track and report cost savings initiatives.
• Handle purchases of materials and services for the plant.
• Negotiate contracts with vendors and manage contract renewals.
• Ensure quoting policies are established, maintained, and adhered to for all purchases and services.
• Source all purchase order requisitions and non-inventory purchases.
• Control inventory in Central Stores.
• Maintain min/max levels for inventory items in Central Stores.
• Create purchase orders for approved requisitions for inventory and non-inventory items.
• Ensure quoting policies are followed for non-capital services.
• Review existing contracts and develop negotiation strategies for new contracts, renewals, and extensions.
• Achieve cost savings targets on non-capital purchases and services.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Maintain high inventory accuracy.
• Minimize stockout rates.
• Optimize days inventory on hand.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university.
• Minimum 2-3 years of procurement experience or equivalent.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and negotiation skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of strategic sourcing, process improvement, lean manufacturing, financial analysis, and logistics.
• Team player.

Why you should join us:

Company Culture

At Highbury, we are more than just a company. We are a family. We care about each other and support each other in our work. We celebrate our achievements and learn from our challenges. We embrace diversity and inclusion and respect everyone’s opinions and perspectives. We have fun together and enjoy what we do.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages that include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement savings plan, employee assistance program, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, wellness programs, recognition programs, and more.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply online with your resume and cover letter. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Highbury is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are committed to providing a safe and respectful work environment for all our employees.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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