technician, food
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Junior Buyer
Posted on
August 28, 2024
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Employer details
Conestoga Meats
Job details
JOB PURPOSE:This position is responsible for the indirect and direct purchasing to support the running of the facility, capital projects and general facility needs, including supplier sourcing, negotiation of pricing and supplier setup. There will also be a focus on internal customer needs, employee equipment and production supplies as well as helping at times to maintain appropriate inventory levels. The role will also focus on reviewing suppliers and sourcing alternatives to generate cost savings for the organization.WHY WORK AT CONESTOGA MEATS?Growing company with opportunity to grow with team and departmentStable full-time hours; no rotating shiftsEmployee referral bonus program (minimum $300 per hire)Competitive benefits package for you and your family at 3 months of servicePension plan and company matching at 1 year of serviceFloater day given on top of vacation daysDiverse workforce; translation of communication materials into 8 languagesDiscounts on quality pork productsEmployee assistance program (financial assistance, mental health resources)Social Committee events (food trucks, gifts, games)BBQ's and wellness programsOn-site training and company provided equipmentEmployee scholarship program and English courses KEY JOB FUNCTIONS / ROLES / RESPONSIBILITIES:PurchasingMaintain a close relationship with our suppliers to maximize the value of our partnershipsMonitor usage and notify suppliers of increases/decreasesUnderstand seasonality of products to manage stock and supplyResearch and find new suppliers, good products and competitive prices. Interview suppliers, negotiate prices, discounts, credit terms and transportation arrangementsPerform on-going review of product, service, equipment and expense usage to identify new opportunities for cost savingsCoordinate RFQ's and RFPs as requiredVisit supplier sites to ensure regulations are met if requiredSustain current and build new supplier relationships to provide over and above service to our accountPlace purchase orders and set up new suppliers as required using CSBAct as the key point of contact for changes to purchase ordersMonitor Supplier QualityResolve supplier invoice discrepanciesKey point of contact with suppliers for all indirect and non-packaging related itemsCommunicate non-conformances with suppliersLead supplier review meetings quarterlyInventory Control as RequiredComplete receiving in CSB for packaging materials, employee equipment and production supplies to confirm quantities received against supplier purchase ordersEnsure proper policies and procedures are followed for equipment / supplies being taken and signed out of the inventory cageAdditional help when required to back up the Inventory Control Coordinator in the following ways:Monitoring daily inventory levels for all packaging materials in all locationsPlace internal orders for packaging materials moving between Cambridge and Breslau locations.Other TasksFollow the Conestoga WAY in the way you work with othersIdentify and implement process improvements to eliminate repetitive errorsParticipate in continuous improvement projects throughout the yearParticipate in weekly Packaging team huddles meetings and bring concerns around quality or inventory levels to the teamPersonal DevelopmentAttend company required trainingRemain current with technical knowledge in areas of responsibilityAttend regular 1:1 coaching/update sessionsDevelop a strong understanding of our business so that creative solutions can be implemented that will drive cost savings and improve qualityCustomer Service focus - develop a strong relationship with all functions QUALIFICATIONS:Post-secondary education preferredPrevious purchasing experience in manufacturingIntermediate knowledge of computer system (MS Word, Excel, and Outlook)Strong ability to prioritize workload and work independentlyAttention to detailProactive problem solver with a focus on continuous improvementPossesses strong verbal and written communicat
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LocationBreslau, ON
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Workplace information
On site
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SalaryNot available
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
CareersInFood.com
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