Purchasing Specialist

Agrifoods International Cooperative Ltd; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Agrifoods International Cooperative Ltd is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Specialist to join our supply chain team for maternity leave coverage (Nov 2026 - Mar 2028). You will manage procurement for materials and services, collaborate with production planners, and ensure timely, cost-effective acquisitions to support manufacturing.

Ideal candidates have strong negotiation and ERP skills, with 5+ years in procurement, and experience in food/beverage or packaging indirect categories.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years in Procurement, preferably in Food & Beverage / Packaging sectors.
• Enrolled in a post-secondary program in SCM/Operations/Business or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support smooth and optimized production planning on the lines.
• Coordinate with supply chain team to ensure continuous supply of Raw Materials & Packaging.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to log day-to-day procurement challenges.
• Assist with ERP system tasks and supplier communications.

Skills

End-to-end procurement

Negotiation

Cross-functional teamwork

Attention to detail

ERP systems

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Education

Post-secondary program in SCM/Operations/Business

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Purchasing Specialist to join our supply chain team for maternity leave coverage (Nov 2026 - March 2028) within a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role offers hands-on experience in purchasing, working with production planners, operations, supplier communications, and inventory coordination. The successful candidate will handle all purchasing activities that ensure timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials and services essential to production.

Opportunities

This is a very exciting time for the Supply Chain Team as we continue to grow and expand! The main challenge is to optimize production planning and replenishment to ensure the department effectively performs and contributes to the company's overall success and vision. However, this provides opportunities to be a part of an amazing team.

Here Is Who You Are…

Drive & Motivation

• You are a positive individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment where 'change' is the constant
• You enjoy working with numbers and discovering trends and opportunities
• You enjoy performing tasks that require a lot of organization, accuracy, and attention to details
• You can think outside the box to come up with creative solutions for procurement challenges

Character & Abilities

• You are an excellent team player and work collaboratively with several cross functional teams.
• You enjoy helping others and can think outside the box
• You have strongly developed negotiation abilities
• You have project Management knowledge

Knowledge & Skills

• You have a strong understanding of the end-to-end procurement processes
• You have well-developed oral and written communication skills, interpersonal and leadership skills
• You demonstrated proficiency with various ERP systems and MS Office (including Excel and PowerPoint)

Experience

• You have at least 5 years or relevant experience working in Procurement (preferably in a similar capacity within the Food & Beverage industry , Packaging /indirect categories )
• Enrolled in a post-secondary program in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, or a related field, mathematics, or related field preferred.

NICE-TO-HAVE

• Experience in inventory & warehouse management
• Familiarity with production planning and scheduling

Things You Will Do…

• Support any task that relates to smooth and optimized production is planned on the lines
• Support supply chain team for continuous supply of Raw Material & Packaging to facilitate smooth production while maintaining an optimal on-hand inventory
• Work with the cross functional teams on day-to-day challenges and log them
• Support any task related to ERP system