Buyer

**BUYER**

Emmerson Packaging is a third-generation family-owned company. We are an industry leader in flexible packaging solutions, and we love what we do We pride ourselves on meeting and exceeding the highest quality standards in everything we do, including adding talented people to our team This passion and pride have won us the distinction of being named one of Canada’s Best Managed companies for 11 years running.

**Our Values say it best**:

- We enhance our lives by helping others succeed
- We care about our clients, each other, and our communities
- We are responsible for the outcome of our actions
- We strive to do the right thing, even if it costs us

**OVERVIEW**:
The **Buyer **sources and procures products and services to meet deadlines and at competitive prices.

**JOB SUMMARY**:

- Develop and improve supplier quality, cost, and delivery performance
- Issue PO’s for material, expedite and follow-up on orders
- Investigate and resolve vendor complaints
- Maintain and improve raw material inventories
- Negotiate contracts and long-term agreements
- Maintain daily, weekly and monthly inventory reports
- Execution of negotiated contract and minor capital equipment purchases through SAP/ MRP (Material Resource Planning) systems.
- Develop and implement category sourcing strategies
- Analyze market conditions (ex: pricing, availability, lead-time and capacity)
- Support new product introduction activities
- Undertake cost analysis for direct material and services
- Support product safety requirements as outlined in the Management System

***REQUIRMENTS**:

- University Degree or College Diploma
- 5+ years of relevant work experience in a procurement or supply chain role
- Procurement/Supply Chain accreditation: SCMP, MCIPS or ISM would be an asset
- Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
- Buying in a manufacturing environment
- Strong sense of urgency to complete tasks
- Strong analytical skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- High attention to detail
- Previous exposure to market analytics and insights
- Excellent Microsoft Office Suite skills
- Clean and current driver’s license

**What's in it for YOU?**
- Competitive wages
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits
- Defined contribution pension plan
- Profit Sharing program
- Training and development support
- On site gym and cafeteria
- Being part of an awesome team