Buyer
RDJ Bakeries Ltd.
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Cambridge, ON
Contract type: Full time
Job Posting
RDJ Bakeries , a distinguished food manufacturer renowned for its exceptional crackers, is seeking talented individuals to join our growing Supply Chain team. With a focus on quality and innovation, we collaborate with global partners to deliver delightful, delectable treats that captivate our customers. As a part of our diverse and dynamic team, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to our mission of shaping the future of cracker perfection. Apply now to the Buyer position and be a part of our exciting journey!
Job Purpose
The buyer will be responsible for the products that fall under the miscellaneous category for purchasing from various sources and be able to negotiate with suppliers to secure competitive prices as required.
Duties And Responsibilities
The associate’s primary functions and responsibilities are as follows:
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits
RDJ Bakeries , a distinguished food manufacturer renowned for its exceptional crackers, is seeking talented individuals to join our growing Supply Chain team. With a focus on quality and innovation, we collaborate with global partners to deliver delightful, delectable treats that captivate our customers. As a part of our diverse and dynamic team, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to our mission of shaping the future of cracker perfection. Apply now to the Buyer position and be a part of our exciting journey!
Job Purpose
The buyer will be responsible for the products that fall under the miscellaneous category for purchasing from various sources and be able to negotiate with suppliers to secure competitive prices as required.
Duties And Responsibilities
The associate’s primary functions and responsibilities are as follows:
- Identify internal preferences and forecast purchasing department trends.
- Process requisitions and update management on status of orders.
- Update inventory in replenishment stock area and ensure that stock levels are kept at appropriate levels.
- Evaluate supplier options according to prices, quality etc. and determine the best choices.
- Discover and purchase needed products and check the quality and the availability of those already on our locations.
- Ensure the timely delivery of products and compliance with the contracts of purchase.
- Monitor stock levels and make plans for buying within budget.
- Create reports as needed on purchases, budgets and internal satisfaction and adjust your strategies accordingly.
- Locates new sources of supply, establishes new suppliers and coordinates order maintenance with existing suppliers for regional activities
- Weekly review on credit card statements against purchases for validation.
- Exercises ample expertise and flexibility to procure all emergency requirements in co-operation with requisitioning departments in the organization to ensure project completion.
- Follow through with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries
- Perform other assigned duties.
- Follow Health and Safety rules and regulations.
- Must follow Good Manufacturing Practices, Food Safety, and Food Defense guidelines.
- Comply with all Company policies and procedures.
- Proven experience as a buyer or relevant role.
- Outstanding communication abilities.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Demonstrable aptitude in effective negotiating.
- Up to speed with purchasing best practices.
- Familiarity with market research, data analysis and forecasting techniques.
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office; working knowledge of purchasing software an advantage
- High school diploma; BSc/BA in business administration or relevant field will be considered a plus.
- Always work indoors.
- Travel to all locations as required.
- Straight shift work.
- Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
- Sitting involved.
- May repeat the same movement.
- Typing involved.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Cambridge, ON N1R 7L3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
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