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We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Purchasing Specialist to join our team at Conestoga Meats. As a key member of our procurement team, you will be responsible for sourcing and purchasing indirect and direct materials to support the running of our facility, capital projects, and general facility needs.

• Maintain close relationships with suppliers to maximize the value of our partnerships
• Monitor usage and notify suppliers of increases/decreases
• Understand seasonality of products to manage stock and supply
• Research and find new suppliers, good products, and competitive prices
• Perform ongoing review of product, service, equipment, and expense usage to identify new opportunities for cost savings
• Coordinate RFQs and RFPs as required
• Visit supplier sites to ensure regulations are met if required
• Sustain current and build new supplier relationships to provide over-and-above service to our account
• Place purchase orders and set up new suppliers as required using CSB
• Act as the key point of contact for changes to purchase orders

• Post-secondary education preferred
• Previous purchasing experience in manufacturing
• Intermediate knowledge of computer systems (MS Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Strong ability to prioritize workload and work independently
• Attention to detail
• Proactive problem solver with a focus on continuous improvement
• Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and desire to work in a team-oriented environment

• Growing company with opportunities to grow with the team and department
• Stable full-time hours; no rotating shifts
• Employee referral bonus program (minimum $300 per hire)
• Competitive benefits package for you and your family at 3 months of service
• Pension plan and company matching at 1 year of service
• Floater day given on top of vacation days
• Diverse workforce; translation of communication materials into 8 languages
• Discounts on quality pork products
• Employee assistance program (financial assistance, mental health resources)
• Social Committee events (food trucks, gifts, games)
• BBQs and wellness programs
• On-site training and company-provided equipment
• Employee scholarship program and English courses