Procurement Assistant Buyer — Packaging Career Growth

MacFarlane Group; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging distributor based in Sudbury seeks an Assistant Buyer to join their procurement team. The role involves supporting daily procurement activities, maintaining stock levels, and developing cost-effective purchasing strategies. Key requirements include strong negotiation skills and proficiency in MS Office. The company offers comprehensive training and a range of benefits including flexible holiday leave, pension schemes, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, rising to 27

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible employee benefits

Employee assistance program

Extensive training and development opportunities

Employee discount scheme

Annual paid Volunteering Day

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Qualifications

• Experience working in a commercial environment.
• No prior procurement or purchasing experience necessary.
• Strong computer literacy, especially in Excel spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Support the local team of buyers with procurement activity.
• Purchase standard and non-standard stock items.
• Administer purchase orders and associated administration.
• Liaise with suppliers and seek alternatives when necessary.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Customer Service

Strong attention to detail

Computer Literacy (MS Office)

Job description

A leading packaging distributor based in Sudbury seeks an Assistant Buyer to join their procurement team. The role involves supporting daily procurement activities, maintaining stock levels, and developing cost-effective purchasing strategies. Key requirements include strong negotiation skills and proficiency in MS Office. The company offers comprehensive training and a range of benefits including flexible holiday leave, pension schemes, and professional development opportunities.