Procurement Specialist

Mastronardi Produce is seeking a skilled Buyer to join our Strategic Sourcing team at our Kingsville Head Office Location. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in executing day-to-day purchasing activities and supporting the implementation of strategic initiatives.

• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and communicate with the Purchasing team to resolve any discrepancies.
• Procure materials and finished goods in accordance with quality and engineering specifications.
• Work within budget or cost targets and identify any variances.
• Resolve supplier non-conformances and recover costs from suppliers for rework.
• Resolve discrepancies between purchase orders and invoices.
• Perform inventory analysis and management to avoid low stock, overstock, and obsolete inventory.
• Analyze root causes of inventory issues and provide resolutions.
• Collaborate with other departments to reduce excess inventory.
• Coordinate with Sales and Marketing to develop demand requirements for events, promotions, shows, campaigns, product launches, and stocking orders.
• Establish and implement supplier guidelines, obligations, and service levels for the department.
• Support and contribute to the company's Lean efforts.
• Support the collection of data and implementation of MPL procurement initiatives.
• Define and maintain policies and procedures for the department.
• Provide support to the Purchasing department.
• Keep all company information confidential.
• Follow all company rules and regulations at all times.

• University degree in Finance, Business Administration required.
• At least two years of purchasing experience.

• Strong organization skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong forecasting and budgeting skills.
• Proven abilities in multi-tasking, attention to detail, self-motivation, and team environments.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Office.
• Spanish-speaking an asset.

• Working conditions are normal for an office environment.
• Use of company computer and phone.

Mastronardi Produce has accommodation processes and policies in place and provides accommodation for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or documented medical need, please contact the Human Resource office so that arrangements can be made for the appropriate accommodation to be put into place.