Buyer

You can’t make the perfect apple pie without the right mix of ingredients, and you can’t make a great company without the right mix of people. For more than 50 years, Chudleigh’s has been an important part of people’s lives. Our success hinges on the innovative, dedicated, and inspiring individuals who make up our team, and who pride themselves on making every Chudleigh’s experience sweet. Today, we do our baking in a modern 110,000 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 You'll Love Working Here: Competitive Health, Dental & Vision Benefits (100% employer paid) RRSP Matching Program 3 Weeks' Annual Vacation Anniversary Paid Day Off Personal Development/Education Fund Fitness Reimbursement Safety Shoe Reimbursement Employee Referral Bonus Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employee Rewards and Recognition Programs: Programs that recognize and reward employee achievements and contributions. Community Engagement: Opportunities to participate in community service and corporate social responsibility initiatives. Inclusive Workplace: An inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees are valued and respected. Sustainability Commitment: Work for a company committed to sustainability and making a positive impact on the environment. Job Type: Permanent, Full-time Work Location: Onsite (Milton, ON) with flexibility to work remote up to 1 day/week Annual Salary: $70,000 - $90,000 What You'll 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 organization. Manages purchasing of materials and supplies for the company. Appropriate processes, terminology, and specifications ensure accurate, cost-effective, and timely procurement requests. Obtain information, data, or quotations; refer to database, industry sources, product sheets, and other resources; interview suppliers to obtain material specifications and prices. Determines 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 services. Determine 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 3PL. Approve invoices for payment or return of merchandise. Review receiving slips on a daily basis. Schedule production requirements for apple peeling Coordinate cost savings through vendor selection and review; develop favorable contract agreements; resolve delivery or billing problems. Selection and reviews result in profitable, timely contracts. Problems are resolved to the best outcome for all parties. Establish and maintain vendor database. Oversee database or records of products purchased or transferred between locations. Facilitate 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 guidelines. Maintains a certificate of Analysis Program, documents are current, appropriate, and timely. Participate in special projects as they may develop and as guided by Purchasing Department (Inventory count, etc.) Other tasks as assigned. What We're Looking For: Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum 3–5 years of purchasing or procurement experience, preferably in a food manufacturing or consumer packaged goods (CPG) environment. E…

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