Buyer

POSITION: Buyer                                        REPORTS TO: Supply Chain Manager

We are looking for a Buyer to join our Supply Chain team! Our Buyer will be sourcing and purchasing ingredients for our delicious, plant-powerful products.

OPPORTUNITIES

In this role, you will get a chance to share best practices and implement process improvements! You will have experience in the manufacturing industry and a strong understanding of supply chain management. You will have the opportunity to work with a fantastic team of people who are very collaborative, supportive, and enjoy a fair bit of fun at work!

HERE IS WHO YOU ARE…

DRIVE & MOTIVATION

• You are health-conscious and have values that align with One Degree
• You want to join a progressive family-owned company on a mission to build healthier communities.
• You enjoy performing tasks that require a lot of organization, accuracy, and follow-up.
• You are looking to build your career in Procurement/Supply Chain field

CHARACTER & ABILITIES

• You have the ability to influence and manage change in a high paced environment.
• You have strong initiative and proven leadership abilities to manage through change confidently.
• You are a great communicator who can easily get along and work with different personalities.
• You have strong organizational and project management skills, excellent attention to detail, and exceptional multitasking skills.
• You are professional and solutions oriented.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• You have experience with lean manufacturing practices.
• You have strong negotiation skills with proven track record of cost savings.
• You have intermediate Excel skills.
• You have strong computer skills (Great Plains, Word, Outlook, etc.)

EXPERIENCE

• You have proven experience in a high-stress fast-paced environment, preferably in the food industry.
• You have 3 -5+ years of sourcing and purchasing experience in a manufacturing facility.

NICE-TO-HAVE

• You have experience purchasing packaging and food ingredients.
• You have knowledge of international trade and experience working with customs broker.
• You have co-packer management experience.
• You have post-secondary education in supply chain management.

THINGS YOU WILL DO…

• Champion procurement activities in a busy food production environment.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels, manage material requirements and associated logistics.
• Source food ingredients and packaging ensuring items purchased follow established policies and procedures.
• Troubleshoot with internal and external stakeholders on resolving issues such as pricing, delays, deliveries, quality and inventory.
• Negotiate and track contracts with suppliers providing analytical data and reports to support.
• May on occasion work at various times including weekends, as the job requires.
• Ability to travel as needed to visit suppliers and attend industry events
• Other duties may be assigned as required