Buyer/Planner-Indirect Supply Mgt

High Liner Foods; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Purchasing Buyer - Indirect, responsible for the timely purchasing of indirect materials and services. Collaborate with various internal teams to ensure effective supplier relationships and cost efficiencies. Enjoy a supportive work culture with numerous benefits and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Pay for performance incentives

Employee & Family assistance programs

Wellness Programs

Retirement Planning

Disability Support

Family friendly Flex policies & Summer hours

Learning and mentorship opportunities

Safety focused work environment

Qualifications

• Exceptional interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Self-starter with excellent organization and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate, timely purchasing of indirect materials and services.
• Evaluate new suppliers and support the selection process.
• Conduct spend analysis and provide insights for cost optimization.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Organization

Analytical Skills

Education

University or College Diploma

Tools

ERP System

Excel

Job description

Corporate Office Halifax
Purdy's Wharf Tower 1
1959 Upper Water Street, Suite 508
Halifax, NS B3J3N2, CAN

Corporate Office Halifax
Purdy's Wharf Tower 1
1959 Upper Water Street, Suite 508
Halifax, NS B3J3N2, CAN

Lunenburg Operations
100 Battery Point Road
PO Box 910
Lunenburg, NS B0J2C0, CAN

Lunenburg Operations
100 Battery Point Road
PO Box 910
Lunenburg, NS B0J2C0, CAN

Reporting to the Manager, Purchasing, the Purchasing Buyer - Indirect is responsible for ensuring the accurate, timely purchasing of indirect materials and services, including IT, Finance, Marketing, MRO, CapEx and other shared services. This role will involve executing purchasing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring cost-effective and high-quality purchasing processes.

Essential Duties and responsibilities

• Assist in the development and execution of category strategies for indirect purchases, ensuring alignment with business needs in Canada and the US.
• Evaluate new suppliers and support the selection process in collaboration with the Purchasing Manager, Purchasing Specialist, and business stakeholders.
• Support supplier relationship management efforts by tracking key metrics and assisting in issue resolution.
• Identify and implement opportunities for supplier consolidation and cost efficiencies.
• Prepare documentation for RFx activities, gather supplier responses, and assist in analyzing bids.
• Assist in contract development by coordinating with internal stakeholders and ensuring contract terms align with company objectives.
• Maintain accurate records of supplier agreements, pricing, and key contract terms to ensure compliance and efficiency in the company’s Contract Management System.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Finance, Legal, IT, Marketing) to facilitate contract execution and implementation.
• Conduct spend analysis and provide insights to support category strategy development and cost optimization.
• Monitor market trends, cost drivers, and risk factors affecting the assigned categories.
• Track savings initiatives and contribute to cost reduction reporting.
• Assist in project management efforts for indirect expenditure purchases, ensuring coordination between stakeholders and suppliers.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
• Support process improvements to enhance efficiency, supplier collaboration, and cost-effectiveness.

Qualifications

• University or College Diploma, or equivalent experience.
• Exceptional interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Self-starter with excellent organization, negotiation, follow-up and decision-making skills.
• Team player who can also work well independently and with little direction.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and requests in an efficient manner and on a timely basis.
• Excellent Excel and spreadsheet analysis with strong analytical skills.
• Experience with an ERP system utilizing MRP or other replenishment tool.
  
  

What's in it for you?

Join High Liner Foods for a career where you shape your path, backed by great benefits, flexible work, and a culture of diversity, innovation, and sustainability. Immerse yourself in opportunities to make a real impact and grow with us in our mission to nourish lives. Start your adventure where endless possibilities to thrive together await.

• Pay for performance incentives
• Employee & Family assistance programs
• Wellness Programs
• Retirement Planning
• Disability Support
• Family friendly Flex policies & Summer hours
• Learning and mentorship opportunities
• Safety focused work environment

To learn more please visit our career/LinkedIn/Indeed page

Current employees please note: this position is referral bonus eligible! See our policy for more details.