BUYER - PURCHASING -18 Month Contract

Title: Buyer (Contract role for 18-months)

Reports to: Purchasing and Inventory Control Manager/ Director

Based at: Mucci International Marketing Inc., Kingsville, Ontario

Revision Date: May 2026.

Type of Employment: Full time, 18-month contract, 5-6 days a week which includes, extended hours depending on workload and priorities, which will include some half day Saturdays. 

Responsibilities Include:  

• Manage Direct and or Indirect procurement, spend and purchasing, which will include MRO, Corrugate, Resin, CAPEX, and Labels 
• Maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers and vendors
• Accurately track and monitor all open purchase orders, ensuring pricing, quantity and ship dates are held
• Analyze inventories to determine how to increase inventory flow, reduce waste and develop appropriate safety stock levels
• Ensures inventory control measures are performed in an efficient and timely manner
• Provide regular updates on inbound shipments
• Work with cross functional teams and assist the Inventory Control team with maintaining proper inventory levels
• Monthly Inventory counting
• Monthly reporting on cost save measures
• Holding suppliers accountable to KPI’s
• Maybe asked to complete other tasks based on skills and qualifications 

Qualifications: 

• Completion of Post-Secondary education in business or related field is required
• At least 1 year of experience in Purchasing/Buyer role 
• Previous experience in a CPG, Food packaging, or related industry is strongly preferred
• Previous experience negotiating contracts with vendors and suppliers is required
• Previous experience with full-cycle RFQ process is required
• Intermediate to advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook is required
• Working knowledge of Famous software would be an asset
• Able to perform daily, weekly and monthly reporting and balancing of pallets and crates to suppliers
• Reporting of inventory and costing at the end of each month using Microsoft Excel
• Proven ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner with all levels of the organization

Physical Abilities: 

• Must be able to sit, stand, and/or walk for extended periods of time
• Must be able to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with body, arms, and/or legs
• Must be able to lift material regularly up to 14 kg / 30 lbs; and occasionally up to 23 kg / 50lbs
• Must be able to climb stairs and stand on feet for an extended period of time
• Must be able to work in a temperature-controlled environment of approximately 13 ˚C / 55 ˚F

Compensation: 50-58K, on-site parking, other company perks.

AI Disclosure: Mucci Farms is committed to transparency in our hiring practices. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as resume screening or candidate assessment. These tools are used to enhance efficiency and consistency.

We ensure that all employment decisions are reviewed by our hiring team and are based on job-related criteria. If you have any questions about our recruitment process, please contact us at careers@muccifarms.com.

Job Requirements: The incumbent will be committed to customer service excellence and leading by example. A positive attitude in the workplace is required as is the ability to adhere to all human resources, operational and food and health safety policies and procedures.

Note: This description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined and other duties may be assigned. 

Mucci welcomes and encourages applications with disabilities to apply. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require a specific accommodation due to a disability or documented medical need, please contact the Human Resource Department so that arrangements can be made for the appropriate accommodation. Mucci is achieving a culture and work environment that is supportive of employees with disabilities and promotes dignity, independence, integration, and equal opportunity.#IND