Buyer (Contract)

You cant make the perfect apple pie without the right mix of ingredients and you cant make a great company without the right mix of people. For more than 50 years Chudleighs has been an important part of peoples lives. Our success hinges on the innovative dedicated and inspiring individuals who make up our team and who pride themselves on making every Chudleighs experience we do our baking in a modern 110000 square foot bakery five minutes down the road from our family farm. With 200 dedicated full-time employees we make delicious desserts for customers across North America and beyond!Come join our sweet team as a Buyer!Why Youll Love Working Here:Please note: As a 6-month contract employee you will be eligible for2 weeks paid vacation. Benefits RRSP matching and employee reimbursement programs are reserved for permanent full-time Health Dental & Vision Benefits (100% employer paid)RRSP Matching Program3 Weeks Annual VacationAnniversary Paid Day OffPersonal Development/Education FundFitness ReimbursementSafety Shoe ReimbursementEmployee Referral BonusEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Employee Rewards and Recognition Programs:Programs that recognize and reward employee achievements and Engagement:Opportunities to participate in community service and corporate social responsibility Workplace:An inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees are valued and Commitment:Work for a company committed to sustainability and making a positive impact on the Type: Fixed Term Full-timeContract Duration: 6 months with the opportunity to transition to a permanent position based on business needs and individual Location:Onsite (Milton ON)Salary Range: $70000 - $90000What Youll Be Doing:Develop and implement long & short-term procurement strategies designed to reduce costs and improve quality and service while meeting goals and objectives of the purchasing of materials and supplies for the company. Appropriate processes terminology and specifications ensure accurate cost-effective and timely procurement information data or quotations; refer to database industry sources product sheets and other resources; interview suppliers to obtain material specifications and merchandise costs and formulates and coordinates merchandising policies and activities to ensure profit. Refers to catalogues product sheets and other resources and interviews suppliers to obtain specifications and prices. Secure competitive bids for industrial goods and if material on hand is in sufficient quantity by using the MRP report. Initiate purchase orders and warehouse transfer orders for supplies packaging and equipment. Ensure periodic inventory reviews and accuracy of inventory at invoices for payment or return of merchandise. Review receiving slips on a daily production requirements for apple peelingCoordinate cost savings through vendor selection and review; develop favorable contract agreements; resolve delivery or billing problems. Selection and reviews result in profitable timely are resolved to the best outcome for all and maintain vendor database. Oversee database or records of products purchased or transferred between preparation and submission of purchase order contracts and arrangements with funding sources in accordance with reporting requirements. Contracts and funding arrangements are timely accurate documented and according to a certificate of Analysis Program documents are current appropriate and in special projects as they may develop and as guided by Purchasing Department (Inventory count etc.)Other tasks as Were Looking For:Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Management Purchasing or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and 35 years of purchasing or procurement experience preferably in a food manufacturing or consumer packaged goods (CPG) sourcing materials negotiating with suppliers and managing inventory in a fast-paced manufacturing analytical negotiation and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships with suppliers and cross-functional in Microsoft Office particularly Excel and experienced using ERP (Microsoft D365) and purchasing -oriented with a proactive customer-focused approach and a continuous improvement Points If You Have:Dessert Manufacturing Facility or Bakery BRC (or similar GFSI) knowledge or Six Sigma compliance with Bill 190 we confirm that this job posting is for a new vacancy within our part of our recruitment process we may use artificial intelligence tools to help review applications. These tools are intended to support efficiency and consistency but final hiring decisions are always made by our hiring team. Chudleighs Ltd. is committed to maintaining a diverse and fair workforce. Job applicants with a disability who require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact our People & Culture Team ().Thank you for your interest in Chudleighs Bakery.