Mro Buyer

**The Opportunity**: Reporting to the MRO Supervisor, the MRO Buyer maintains the proper inventory of spare parts by timely purchasing, tracking order status and preparing reports. They consider these business parameters, the tools available and how best to support The Maintenance department.

The incumbent has good leadership and communication skills, works well in a team environment and is responsible. The person is structured, results oriented and quality driven.

**Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life**:

- Responsible for the preparation and issuance of purchase orders through SRM for stock and non-stock materials used to maintain plant equipment.
- Preparation and issuance of purchase orders for services.
- Implements and manages purchasing procedures and processes to ensure the plant receives the right materials in the right quantity at the right time.
- Responsible for daily replenishment of spare parts through SRM.
- Manages MRP list daily.
- Responsible for cost effective solutions/analyses.
- Receive price quotes from vendors, compare quotes against requirements.
- Ensure accurate stock levels based on usage and criticality.
- Strategic sourcing - maintains Info Records and Source Lists as required by site record retention protocol.
- Communicate with vendors on pricing, lead time and product.
- Set Min/Max levels based on usage rate, usage patterns, delivery times, targeted service levels, equipment criticality and required safety stock levels.
- Work with Planner to ensure all required parts are available prior to the work being scheduled.
- Coordinate with warehouse staff to resolve shortfalls in Inventory Levels.
- Regularly review Materials/Inventory Management guidelines with key stakeholders.
- Continuously improve the Materials/Inventory Management performance based on Maintenance and Operational results and data.
- Maintain vendor information attached to the material part numbers (I.e., Lead time, vendor part #, etc...).
- Process parts/materials request to meet time requirement.
- Track materials warranties in SAP for major/high value parts.
- Resolve all open accounts payable issues as they occur.

**What You’ll Bring**:

- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, warehouse, or the heavy equipment industry as a Buyer.
- Priority consideration will be given to individuals holding PMAC, SCM, or APICS designations.
- Proficiency in SAP, SRM, ARIBA and Microsoft Office suite considered a strong asset.

**What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods**:

- Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
- An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
- Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
- Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
- Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
- Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

**About Us**: We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let’s build a better future, together.

We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf®, Schneiders®, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.® We’re on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company - not just in Canada - but on earth.
- We are carbon neutral.
- We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.
- We aim to reduce our environmental footprint by 50% by 2025.

We’re a global food company with more than 13,500 team members. We operate sites in 20+ locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, and do business in Asia.
**A diverse and inclusive work environment**: Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership