Mro Buyer

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

- Consistent with our leadership values, act as a champion for our culture by participating in the development and execution of a positive and productive environment focused on the needs of our people.
- Responsible for the preparation and issuance of purchase orders through SRM for stock and non
- stock materials used to maintain plant equipment. Inventory and consumables.
- Preparation and issuance of purchase orders for services.
- Implements 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.
- Engage in cost effective solutions/analyses.
- Receive price quotes from vendors, compare quotes against requirements.
- Communicate with vendors on pricing, lead time and product.
- Work with Planner to ensure all required parts are available prior to the work being scheduled
- Resolve shortfalls in Inventory Levels.
- 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
- Ensuring products are purchased at the right time, to specifications and at a competitive price.
- Negotiating with vendors and build a positive long-term relationship.
- Update status of outstanding Purchase orders.
- Proactively expedite parts with vendors.
- Send reminder to Suppliers for late deliveries.
- Researching new suppliers and make recommendations to the Maintenance Manager.
- Drive cost reduction activities through spare parts alternate vendor sourcing while maintaining parts reliability.
- This position will be expected to drive continuous improvement efforts in Purchasing.
- Practices safe work habits and encourage others to do the same.
- Good leadership and communication skills works well in a team environment.
- Promotes and maintains a safe working environment through compliance with MLF’s Health and Safety Program. This includes Food Safety and Environmental compliance.
- Demonstrates a full commitment to the implementation of the requirements of the Global Standard for Food Safety and to processes which facilitate continual improvement of food safety and quality management.
- Identifies work to be performed and performs the work without being directed by others.
- Other tasks as assigned.

**What You’ll Bring**:

- Experience in a Manufacturing Plant, or heavy industry experience as a Buyer or a related role such as supply change management and/or Procurement/Buying is required.
- Comfortable using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), SAP-PM preferable
- Excellent interpersonal, Critical thinking, Communication and Negotiation skills.
- Ability to quickly learn SAP and associated indirect procurement module.
- Strong knowledge of MRO parts and procurement.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Able to adapt to change and work towards efficient processes.

**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