Junior Buyer

Intercity Packers Ltd.; Richmond; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent meat and seafood distribution company in Metro Vancouver is seeking a full-time Junior Buyer. The role involves managing inventory, preparing purchase orders, and maintaining vendor relations. Candidates with purchasing experience in the food industry and education in Supply Chain Management are preferred. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Matching Program

Annual Profit Sharing Bonus

Employee Family Assistance Program

Career advancement opportunities

Employee discounts on meat and seafood products

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in purchasing / buying / procurement role.
• Experience in food / protein industry is a strong asset.
• Strong computer systems skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adequate stock on hand for fresh and frozen products.
• Prepare purchase orders and related documents.
• Manage inventory levels for production & sales.
• Follow up on purchasing-related tasks.
• Meet or exceed expectations in purchasing scorecard.
• Manage sourcing of new products.
• Negotiate best pricing in commodity marketplace.
• Maintain healthy customer and vendor relations.
• Communicate relevant information to other departments.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation abilities

Problem-solving skills

Innovation

Customer service skills

Education

Education in Supply Chain Management

Business Administration

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Overview

Intercity Packers Ltd. Thank you for your interest in Intercity Packers. We are always looking for qualified people to join our team who share our passion for integrity, quality, safety, sustainability, accountability and trust. We are dedicated to our customers and committed to our people. We believe in treating each other with respect and working as a team to get things done right. Does this sound like you? See our job opening below.

Intercity Packers Ltd.

Intercity Packers is the largest meat / seafood distribution company in Western Canada and part of the Gordon Food Service (GFS) Canada group of companies, which has been recognized by Forbes magazine to be among Canada\'s Best Employers in 2023.

As our innovative business continues to grow rapidly, we are seeking a full-time Junior Buyer at our Richmond location.

Position

Full-Time, Permanent

Schedule

Monday to Friday, 7am-3:30pm

Hybrid Format

1 day per week remote

Salary

From $55,000 / year plus annual bonus based on performance

Responsibilities

• Ensure adequate stock on hand for a variety of fresh and frozen products including all details such as specs and delivery arrangements
• Prepare purchase orders and related documents
• Manage inventory levels for production & sales
• Follow up on a variety of purchasing-related tasks
• Meet or exceed expectations laid out in the purchasing scorecard such as fill rates, inventory caps and long & slow inventory
• Manage sourcing of new products to keep customers competitive and current on the market trends
• Stay on top of market shifts / updates to negotiate the best pricing in a commodity marketplace
• Initiate and maintain healthy internal and external customer and vendor relations
• Communicate all relevant information to other departments

Qualifications

• Previous experience in purchasing / buying / procurement role.
• Experience in food / protein industry is a strong asset.
• Education in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field is an asset.
• Strong computer systems skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation abilities
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate problem-solving, innovation and customer service skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits (including vision, prescription drugs, disability, and extended health coverage)
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Matching Program
• Annual Profit Sharing Bonus
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Company-sponsored events (Family Picnic, Staff Celebration, BBQs)
• Training opportunities
• Annual Safety Boot Allowance Program
• Full-time hours
• A team-oriented work environment
• Special employee discounts on meat and seafood products

At Intercity Packers Meat & Seafood, we believe in good food and good people. Over the past five (5) decades, we have cultivated a rich history of bringing customers high-quality, innovative and carefully sourced meat and seafood products along with the best customer service. Our unwavering mission to provide customers with the best is reflected in our motto, "Yes, we do!"

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted. Intercity Packers is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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