Manufacturing Buyer, Co-Manufacturing & Supply Operations

We welcome interested candidates based in either the Greater Toronto Area or Greater Vancouver Area.

Overview:

At Saje Natural Wellness were natures original farmacy blending the superpower of plants so you can remedy real life naturally. And like nature were continually growing! As we continue to build our team were seeking talented people to join us: in our stores support offices and distribution centres. We are a purpose-driven people-first organization where collaboration innovation and entrepreneurial mindsets thrive.

We look for individuals who have drive and warmth agility and passion and keep customer experience at the centre of everything they do.

At Saje youll connect with a dynamic community and make a positive impact. Join our team and grow your career alongside the most talented hard working and kind-hearted people out there.

The impact youll make:

The Manufacturing Buyer Co-Manufacturing & Supply Operations is responsible for the management of supply execution for assigned co-manufactured products. This role serves as the link between Co-Manufacturing Supply Planning Procurement Quality Product Development and Finance to ensure an efficient and effective relationship with our co-manufacturing partners.

The role combines traditional purchasing responsibilities with broader ownership of co-manufacturer performance supply continuity inventory management production coordination and continuous improvement initiatives. The position plays a critical role in supporting New Product Launches (NPL) mitigating supply risks improving supplier performance and delivering cost-saving opportunities across the supply chain.

All Saje Team Members are responsible for contributing to Sajes culture and maintaining a positive environment for themselves and their peers.

What youll do:

Co-Manufacturer Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary operational contact for assigned co-manufacturing partners.
• Develop strong working relationships with co-manufacturers to improve service performance and execution.
• Coordinate production schedules material availability and issue resolution with contract manufacturers.
• Support contract manufacturer partner business reviews and performance management activities.
• Escalate supply capacity quality and service concerns and drive corrective actions.

Supply & Inventory Management

• Manage purchase orders and production orders in our ERP system Microsoft Dynamics AX.
• Monitor inventory levels at Saje and co-manufacturing locations of raw materials packaging and finished goods to support appropriate stock coverage.
• Identify and resolve inventory discrepancies and improve inventory accuracy.
• Work closely with Supply Planning to maintain supply continuity while minimizing excess inventory and expiry exposure.
• Optimize order cadence by leveraging EOQ principles while maintaining MOQ compliance.

New Product Launch (NPL) & Commercialization Support

• Partner with Product Development Quality and Supply Planning teams to support successful product launches.
• Coordinate production readiness component availability and launch timelines with co-manufacturers.
• Support phase-in and phase-out management to minimize write-offs and supply disruption.
• Ensure manufacturing and procurement requirements are completed on time for launch execution.

Cost Management & Procurement

• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities through MOQ optimization sourcing adjustments process improvements and supplier negotiations.
• Analyze vendor cost increases and partner with internal teams and suppliers to understand cost impacts and mitigate where possible.
• Support annual cost planning forecasting and budget activities.
• Contribute to initiatives that improve COGS and working capital performance

Operational Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Track supplier KPIs including on-time delivery service levels inventory accuracy quality performance and responsiveness.
• Lead root cause investigations for supply interruptions and inventory issues.
• Drive process improvements that enhance planning accuracy supplier execution and operational efficiency.
• Support implementation and optimization of supply planning and reporting tools.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Supply Planning to align production requirements with demand plans.
• Collaborate with Quality and Regulatory teams regarding product holds changes and compliance-related requirements.
• Work with Finance on inventory management spend forecasting and cost improvement opportunities.
• Support Operations leadership with reporting risk assessment and critical supply decisions.

Wed love to hear from you if you have:

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Administration Operations or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 years of purchasing procurement inventory planning or supply chain experience preferably within a manufacturing retail or consumer packaged goods environment.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with advanced proficiency in Excel and experience using ERP/MRP systems to manage purchase orders inventory and supplier performance.
• Demonstrated ability to optimize order quantities and replenishment strategies balancing demand requirements inventory targets lead times MOQ and EOQ considerations.
• Excellent communication negotiation and supplier management skills with the ability to build effective relationships and collaborate cross-functionally with planning operations finance and vendor partners

Why Saje

Here at Saje we understand that joining a team is an important decision to make so we want to be sure youre supported to do your best work.

The compensation range on average for this position is from $ annually. Base pay is dependent on market location and mayvary depending on job-related knowledge skills experience and internal equity.

In addition to your base we offer:

• Annual bonus program
• A hybrid way of working
• Flexible work hours based on business needs
• Wellness days to ensure youre taking care of your mental and physical health
• Health benefits - comprehensive health vision and dental packages
• Paid sick days
• Generous product discount
• Full onboarding plan and onboarding buddy to help you settle in
• Employee Assistance Program - 24/7 support resources and information available to you and your family
• GRSP programs
• Paid time off to ensure youre resting & recharging
• Product training to help you learn about the benefits and efficacy of our 100% natural products to support your own wellness journey

Note: The incentive programs benefits and perks have certain eligibility requirements. The company reserves the right to alter these incentive programs benefits and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

Join our team!

If this opportunity sounds like you please apply in the link below. Not sure youre 100% the right fit We encourage you to apply even if you dont have all of the listed qualifications. We offer a thorough onboarding experience to set you up for success learning and development support and help you to integrate seamlessly.

All applications are viewed by a member of our team and therefore we do not use AI as part of our screening & selection process. We do use AI to transcribe our preliminary screening calls with our recruitment team. This job posting is for an existing vacancy on our team that we are presently hiring for.

Saje provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants and we believe the best teams are made up of diverse perspectives and people. We offer reasonable accommodations to candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and will work with you to ensure you are supported while working at Saje.