Purchasing Analyst (12-month contract)

Mother Parkers Tea & Coffee Inc.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits on day 1

Employer matched retirement savings

Wellness Spending Account

Employee discount program

Annual Safety Shoes Program

Tuition Assistance Program

Job summary

Mother Parkers Tea & Coffee Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Analyst reporting to the Manager, Supplier Operations to manage purchase orders, supplier follow-up, and inventory visibility in a fast-paced manufacturing environment in Canada.

You will collaborate with Planning, Logistics, Operations, Quality, Finance and Strategic Sourcing to ensure on-time deliveries, data accuracy in ERP, and effective recovery plans for supply risks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in supply chain, business, operations or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, materials planning, supply chain, or inventory management.
• Strong understanding of purchasing processes, supplier follow-up, PO management, lead times, pricing tiers, and supply continuity.

Responsibilities

• Create, manage, and monitor purchase orders and supplier agreements to support production and inventory requirements.
• Ensure materials are delivered on time by coordinating with suppliers and logistics partners.
• Maintain accurate purchasing, supplier, pricing, and inventory data within ERP systems.
• Monitor inventory levels, demand trends, and supply coverage to prevent shortages and minimize excess inventory.
• Investigate and resolve purchasing, inventory, shipment, invoice, and receiving discrepancies.
• Collaborate with suppliers to expedite orders and implement recovery plans when needed.
• Support supplier onboarding, compliance documentation, and master data maintenance.
• Collaborate with Operations, Category Management, and Production teams to ensure material availability and manage supply risks.
• Support new product launches, transitions, and discontinuations by aligning material supply with project timelines.
• Participate in cross-functional planning meetings to provide updates on supply status and risks.
• Analyze inventory and procurement metrics to identify risks and optimize performance.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance purchasing efficiency.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier follow-up

Purchase order management

Excel

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, operations, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are one of the largest tea and coffee manufacturers in North America, with a mission to create a better beverage experience for our customers. As a leading customer solutions provider to some of North America’s largest retailers and foodservice chains, we use state-of-the-art technology and new product innovation to help our customers grow their business and deliver superior products to their clientele. Our team of coffee and tea experts are deeply passionate about what we do, proud of our 100+ years of business success, and excited about building a future with endless possibilities. Come join our team and work among the best, collaborate with high performers, and contribute to challenging work every day!

The Role:

Reporting to the Manager, Supplier Operations, the Purchasing Analyst is responsible for purchasing execution, material availability, supplier follow-up, inventory visibility, and day-to-day issue resolution. The Analyst works closely with suppliers and internal partners across Planning, Logistics, Operations, Quality, Finance, and Strategic Sourcing to ensure purchase orders are managed accurately, inbound supply is monitored, risks are identified and escalated early. This role is focused on data accuracy, solving supply chain issues, contributing to strong service, cost, and inventory performance in a fast-paced environment.

What you get to do:

• Create, manage, and monitor purchase orders and supplier agreements to support production and inventory requirements.
• Ensure materials are delivered on time and in full by coordinating with suppliers and logistics partners.
• Maintain accurate purchasing, supplier, pricing, and inventory data within ERP systems.
• Monitor inventory levels, demand trends, and supply coverage to prevent shortages and minimize excess inventory.
• Investigate and resolve purchasing, inventory, shipment, invoice, and receiving discrepancies.
• Work closely with suppliers to expedite orders, address supply issues, and implement recovery plans when needed.
• Support supplier onboarding, compliance documentation, and master data maintenance.
• Collaborate with Operations, Category Management, and Production teams to ensure material availability and manage supply risks.
• Support new product launches, product transitions, and discontinuations by aligning material supply with project timelines.
• Participate in cross-functional planning meetings to provide updates on supply status, inventory risks, and material availability.
• Analyze inventory and procurement metrics to identify risks, improve service levels, and optimize inventory performance.
• Recommend and implement process improvements that enhance purchasing efficiency, data accuracy, and supply chain performance.

What you bring to the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Operations, or a related field is preferred; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will also be considered.
• 5 or more years of experience in procurement, purchasing, materials planning, supply chain, inventory management, or a related function, preferably in a manufacturing or consumer goods environment.
• Strong understanding of purchasing processes, supplier follow-up, purchase order management, lead times, MOQ considerations, pricing tiers, and supply continuity requirements.
• Working knowledge of inventory management concepts, including days on hand, months of coverage, inventory value, slow-moving and excess inventory, stockout risk, and inventory target tracking.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to review data, identify trends or variances, determine root causes, and recommend practical actions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfort working with ERP systems, reports, dashboards, and data extracts.
• A practical problem-solving mindset with the ability to independently resolve standard purchasing, supplier, shipment, receiving, and inventory-related issues, while knowing when to elevate complex or high‑risk matters.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy, documentation, and timely follow‑up.
• Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to work professionally with suppliers and cross-functional internal teams.
• Ability to manage changing priorities, tight timelines, order delays, and urgent supply risks with professionalism, urgency, and sound judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently on routine decisions and support the Manager, Supplier Operations on more complex decisions, escalations, and process improvements.
• Primarily office‑based role with occasional visits to plants or distribution centers when required to support issue resolution or gain a visual understanding of operational concerns.
• A collaborative, customer‑focused approach with the ability to build strong relationships, communicate clearly, and follow through with urgency and accountability.

What we offer you:

• Competitive Total Rewards package – health benefits coverage on day 1, employer matched retirement savings plans, optional Health or Wellness Spending Accounts.
• Employee discount program on our coffee and tea products.
• Annual Safety Shoes Program – your safety is our #1 priority.
• Tuition Assistance Program – we value continuous learning and self‑development.
• The hiring range for this role is $65,000 - $75,000

This posting is for an existing/new vacancy.

We use AI enabled tools to support parts of our selection process; however, every hiring decision is reviewed and finalized by our people.

Mother Parkers is committed to providing accommodation for persons with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.