Supply Chain Specialist - Purchasing

Bioriginal Food & Science Corp a Saskatchewan (Canada) Corp; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Bioriginal, a leader in nutritional innovation, seeks a Purchaser to manage procurement and sourcing of products in Saskatoon. The role requires strong negotiation skills and experience in commodity grain trading, focusing on maintaining supply chain efficiency. Join a dynamic environment that values talent and innovation.

Benefits

Comprehensive Pension Plan

Dental care

On-site Parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of purchasing experience in food production or manufacturing.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to develop supplier relationships.
• Experience in commodity grain trading is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Source and manage procurement of products to maintain supply chain efficiency.
• Monitor market trends and supply chain risks to inform purchasing decisions.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery, and payment terms for critical items.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationship management

Market trend analysis

Commodity grain trading

International trade knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Join Bioriginal, a global leader in nutritional innovation with over 30 years of expertise and recent expansion through multiple acquisitions within the last two years. We blend scientifically sourced ingredients to create unique solutions, driving trends in the Food and Nutraceutical sectors since 1993. Headquartered in Saskatoon, Canada, with facilities across the USA, Europe, and Asia, Bioriginal offers customized solutions that empower our clients to succeed in a competitive market. We're committed to nurturing talent and providing growth opportunities in a dynamic environment where innovation shapes the future of nutritional health. The Purchaser is responsible for sourcing and managing the procurement of a range of products, with a focus on maintaining supply chain efficiency and cost-effectiveness. This role requires strong negotiation skills and the ability to develop and sustain productive supplier relationships. Experience in commodity grain trading is considered valuable, and a background in international trade is also highly beneficial given the global scope of sourcing activities. Success in this role is driven by the ability to deliver results in a performance-focused environment. Assist, investigate, analyze and support global strategic sourcing including evaluations, contract setup and management. Monitor market trends, price fluctuations, and supply chain risks to inform purchasing decisions. Identify, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers, maintaining a focus on quality, reliability, and sustainability. Develop and maintain strong relationships with global suppliers, manufacturers, and logistics partners. Negotiate competitive pricing, delivery and payment terms for critical items Demonstrated skills and knowledge in purchasing practices Proficiency in Microsoft Office required, especially with Excel. Minimum 5 years of purchasing in a food production or manufacturing setting is preferred. Comprehensive Pension Plan Dental care On-site Parking

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