Buyer

RDJ Bakeries; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the cracker manufacturing industry is seeking a Buyer to join their Supply Chain team. The successful candidate will be responsible for purchasing, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring timely delivery of products. This role requires strong communication and organizational skills, along with experience in procurement and market analysis. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package and values employee well-being and growth.

Benefits

Prescription / Drug Coverage

Extended Health Coverage

Vision Coverage

AD&D Insurance

Work Life Balance

PTO to Commemorate Your Work Anniversary

Employee Engagement Events

Recognition Programs & Employee Awards

Bi-Weekly Pay Structure

Free ESL Classes

Onsite Gym

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a buyer or relevant role.
• Familiarity with market research, data analysis and forecasting techniques.

Responsibilities

• Identify internal preferences and forecast purchasing department trends.
• Evaluate supplier options according to prices and quality.
• Ensure timely delivery of products and compliance with contracts.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Negotiation

Education

High School Diploma

BSc / BA in Business Administration

Tools

MS Office

Purchasing Software

Job description

Snackruptors Inc. is a well-established leader in the cracker manufacturing industry, recognized across Canada and globally for our exceptional quality products. Our diverse team reflects our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace where every voice is valued, and our shared passion for excellence and innovation drives everything we do—from our state-of-the-art production processes to our collaborative culture.

Apply now to the Buyer position on our growing Supply Chain team and be a part of our exciting journey!

Job Purpose

The Buyer will be responsible for purchasing from various sources and be able to negotiate with suppliers to secure competitive prices as required.

Duties and Responsibilities

The associate’s primary functions and responsibilities are as follows :

• Identify internal preferences and forecast purchasing department trends.
• Process requisitions and update management on status of orders.
• Update inventory in replenishment stock area and ensure that stock levels are kept at appropriate levels.
• Evaluate supplier options according to prices, quality etc. and determine the best choices.
• Discover and purchase needed products and check the quality and the availability of those already on our locations.
• Ensure the timely delivery of products and compliance with the contracts of purchase.
• Monitor stock levels and make plans for buying within budget.
• Create reports as needed on purchases, budgets and internal satisfaction and adjust your strategies accordingly.
• Locate new sources of supply, establish new suppliers and coordinate order maintenance with existing suppliers for regional activities.
• Weekly review on credit card statements against purchases for validation.
• Exercise ample expertise and flexibility to procure all emergency requirements in cooperation with requisitioning departments in the organization to ensure project completion.
• Follow through with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries.
• Perform other assigned duties.
• Follow Health and Safety rules and regulations.
• Must follow G ood M anufacturing P ractices, Food Safety, and Food Defense guidelines.
• Comply with all Company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a buyer or relevant role.
• Outstanding communication abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Up to speed with purchasing best practices.
• Familiarity with market research, data analysis and forecasting techniques.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office; working knowledge of purchasing software an advantage.
• High school diploma, BSc / BA in business administration or relevant field will be considered a plus.

Working Conditions

• Travel to all locations as required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.

Physical Requirements

• May repeat the same movement.
• Typing involved.

What’s in it for you?

At Snackruptors Inc. , we truly care about our employees and are committed to their well-being and growth. Our comprehensive benefits package includes :

• Prescription / Drug Coverage
• Extended Health Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• AD&D Insurance

Additional perks to support your work-life balance and personal development :

• Work Life Balance
• PTO to Commemorate Your Work Anniversary
• Employee Engagement Events
• Recognition Programs & Employee Awards
• Bi-Weekly Pay Structure
• Free ESL Classes
• Onsite Gym

And Much More!

In compliance with Ontario’s Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current, existing vacancy within our organization.

We are an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005), Snackruptors Inc. will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and / or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If you require disability-related accommodations, please inform the Human Resources (HR) staff. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Personal Information Protection and Electronics Document Act.

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