Junior Buyer

Dare Foods; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Dare Foods Limited is seeking a Junior Buyer (Contract) to join our Corporate Purchasing Team in Cambridge, Ontario. You will support indirect purchases, analyze spend, and maintain accurate vendor and material data in SAP.

The role includes preparing RFPs and contracts, auditing invoices, and monitoring vendor performance to drive improvements across departments. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of purchasing experience, SAP familiarity, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of purchasing experience, ideally in a consumer-packaged goods company.
• Experience with SAP (ERP).
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Relevant post-secondary degree or diploma in supply chain with experience in MRP, strategic sourcing, negotiating and contracts.
• Working towards a SCMP designation is an asset.
• Knowledge of Supply Chain procedures.
• Ability to influence decision makers; excellent relationship management.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Advanced Excel skills).
• Strong analytical and organizational skills; able to Manage multiple projects.
• Works independently with initiative and teamwork.
• High ethical standards and strong work ethic.
• French language knowledge is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, organize and analyze RFPs and contracts for indirect purchases.
• Report and analyze indirect spend to support strategic sourcing.
• Audit invoices and monitor vendor conformance.
• Maintain master data for Raw Material, Packaging and Indirect purchases in SAP.
• Manage sample and freight trackers.
• Communicate with internal customers and suppliers.
• Participate in cross functional teams to drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain vendor and material masters and purchase info records in SAP.

Skills

Indirect purchases

RFPs & contracts

Vendor management

SAP ERP

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Organization

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Supply chain degree/diploma

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Made Better isn’t just a claim; it’s our Dare promise.

At Dare our dedicated team works passionately to uphold our tradition of excellence, innovation and quality in every aspect of our operations. Our state-of-the-art facilities utilize advanced technology to ensure consistency and quality while meeting the evolving needs of our consumers and customers.

Job Overview:

We are looking for a Junior Buyer (Contract) to join our Corporate Purchasing Team based in Cambridge, Ontario. The role supports the Procurement team by managing indirect purchases, analyzing spend, and maintaining accurate vendor and material data in SAP. The role involves preparing RFPs and contracts, auditing invoices, monitoring vendor performance, and contributing to process improvements across departments.

Responsibilities:

• To develop, review, organize and analyze RFP’s and contracts for indirect purchases, supporting operations, engineering, innovation, and corporate services.
• To report and analyze indirect spend to support strategic sourcing
• Audit invoices and monitor vendors conformance
• Demonstrate a systematic and innovative approach to problem solving
• Communicate effectively with internal customers and suppliers
• Monitor market conditions using online tools, networking and published information
• Participate in cross functional teams to drive continuous improvement
• Maintain master data for Raw Material, Packaging and Indirect purchases, including contracts, confidentiality agreements, material masters, vendor masters, new vendors packages, and other procurement trackers.
• Manage sample and freight trackers
• Maintain vendor master, material master and Purchase info records for SAP
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Minimum two years of relevant purchasing experience, ideally in a consumer-packaged goods company
• Experience with SAP (ERP)
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• Relevant post-secondary degree or diploma (or equivalent experience) with experience in supply chain (i.e. MRP, manufacturing process, strategic sourcing, negotiating and contracts).
• Working towards a SCMP (Supply Chain Management Professional) designation
• Knowledge of Supply Chain procedures
• Ability to influence decision makers; excellent relationship management skills.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Advanced Excel skills)
• In-depth analytical skills
• Strong organization skills with the ability to manage multiple projects
• Strong problem-solving ability
• Works independently
• Initiative and teamwork
• High ethical standards and strong work ethic
• Working knowledge of French is an asset.

Total Rewards Package

Our Total Rewards package reflects the investment we make in our employees to help them and their families achieve their well-being goals. Total Rewards at Dare Foods includes a competitive base salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits and retirement programs. In addition, we offer paid time off, career development opportunities as well as reward and recognition programs.

At Dare Foods Limited, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive, accessible, equal-opportunity environment that welcomes all individuals from all backgrounds because we know it will make our company a better place to work. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment.

We want to thank all candidates in advance for their interest; only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we cannot confirm the receipt of individual applications or resumes.

Salary offers will be determined based on the candidate's skills, experience, and internal equity.