Senior Buyer at Intercity Packers

Intercity Packers Ltd.

Thank you for your interest in Intercity Packers. We are always looking for qualified people to join our team who share our passion for integrity, quality, safety, sustainability, accountability and trust. We are dedicated to our customers and committed to our people. We believe in treating each other with respect and working as a team to get things done right. Does this sound like you? See our job opening below.

Intercity Packers is the largest meat/seafood distribution company in Western Canada and part of the Gordon Food Service (GFS) Canada group of companies, which has been recognized by Forbes magazine to be among Canada’s Best Employers in 2026.

As our innovative business continues to grow rapidly, we are seeking a full-time Senior Buyer at our Richmond location.

Position: Full-Time, Permanent

Schedule: Monday to Friday, business hours

Hybrid Format: 1 day per week remote

Salary: Between $60,000 to $80,000 per year, plus annual bonus based on performance

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure adequate stock on hand for a variety of fresh and frozen products including all details such as specs and delivery arrangements

• Prepare purchase orders and related documents

• Manage inventory levels for production & sales

• Follow up on a variety of purchasing-related tasks

• Meet or exceed expectations laid out in the purchasing scorecard such as fill rates, inventory caps and long & slow inventory

• Manage sourcing of new products to keep customers competitive and current on the market trends

• Stay on top of market shifts/updates to negotiate the best pricing in a commodity marketplace

• Initiate and maintain healthy internal and external customer and vendor relations

• Communicate all relevant information to other departments

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of work experience in the food industry and relative retail environment

• Good knowledge of purchasing food commodities

• Strong computer systems skills

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation abilities

• Ability to work independently and demonstrate problem-solving, innovation and customer service skills

• Meat knowledge and experience is a definite asset

Intercity Packers offers a range of benefits, including:

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits (including vision, prescription drugs, disability, and extended health coverage)
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Matching Program
• Annual Profit Sharing Bonus
• Weekly paychecks
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Company-sponsored events (Family Picnic, Staff Celebration, BBQs)
• Training opportunities
• Annual Safety Boot Allowance Program
• Full-time hours
• A team-oriented work environment
• Special employee discounts on meat and seafood products

At Intercity Packers Meat & Seafood, we believe in good food and good people. Over the past five (5) decades, we have cultivated a rich history of bringing customers high-quality, innovative and carefully sourced meat and seafood products along with the best customer service. Our unwavering mission to provide customers with the best is reflected in our motto, "Yes, we do!"

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted. Intercity Packers is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to [email protected] and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.