buyer - purchasing

Title: Senior Buyer (On-Site Kingsville)

Reports to: Purchasing & Inventory Control Manager

Based at: Mucci Pac Ltd., Kingsville, Ontario

Revised Date: April 25, 2025

Type of Employment: Full time, permanent on-site, extended hours depending on workload and priorities.

About Mucci Farms

Mucci Farms is a leader in the Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) industry, specializing in greenhouse-grown produce with a strong commitment to sustainability, innovation, and quality. We take pride in our ability to build relationships with our suppliers and source new suppliers that share our vision. We are looking for a Senior Buyer to join our growing Purchasing Team

Job Description:

As the Senior Buyer at Mucci Farms, you will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing the procurement of direct (packaging e.g. Corrugate, resin, bags, labels, and film) and indirect materials (e.g. MRO, Services, and Capex). This role ensures cost-effective and timely purchasing while maintaining quality standards and supplier relationships.

Responsibilities Include:

• Support Mucci Farms operations in Canada, US, and Mexico overseeing Direct and or Indirect procurement, spend and purchasing, which will include packaging, MRO, services and Capex
• Use expertise in Contract Management best practices to secure the highest value over a Contract Lifecycle
• Develop and maintain strategic sourcing documents and acquire in-depth subject matter expertise and market intelligence for the category
• Create RFQs, search for suppliers, and issue BIDs to secure optimal cost benefits for the organization
• Monitor inventory levels of assigned commodities to maintain balanced stock and improve turns by analyzing incoming goods against forecasted demand and setting appropriate re-order points in the system
• Ensure timely, accurate entry and confirmation of purchase orders to support assigned duties
• Create and provide reports to the Purchasing and Inventory Manager on a regular basis
• Ability to independently and confidently coordinate highly complex multi-functional strategies
• Manage, develop, and nurture supplier relationships to maximize long-term Total Cost of Ownership and minimize business risk
• Apply experience to identify problems and find creative solutions to meet customer demands
• Duties will be assigned as required by the department manager and may vary depending on experience as well as production seasonality

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary Business diploma or degree or related field is preferred
• 2+ years of experience in a Purchasing/Buyer role is required
• Previous experience in the food or CPG industry is highly desirable
• Previous experience purchasing packaging is preferred
• Previous experience coaching and mentoring junior buyers would be an asset
• Proven ability to negotiate with vendors and suppliers
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Windows and ERP software
• Ability to influence and lead others that are not direct reports
• Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner with staff and Grower members to ensure the daily supplies of all packaging related materials
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment and change priorities with the business
• Proven ability to multi-task and meet customer deadlines
• Relocation is available

Physical Abilities:

• Large majority of your day will be spent in the office
• Must be able to sit, stand, and/or walk for extended periods of time
• Must be able to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with body, arms, and/or legs
• Must be able to climb stairs and stand on feet for an extended period of time

Job Requirements: The incumbent will be committed to customer service excellence and leading by example. A positive attitude in the workplace is required as is the ability to adhere to all human resources, operational and food and health safety policies and procedures.

Note: This description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined and other duties may be assigned.

Mucci welcomes and encourages applications with disabilities to apply. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require a specific accommodation due to a disability or documented medical need, please contact the Human Resource Department so that arrangements can be made for the appropriate accommodation. Mucci is achieving a culture and work environment that is supportive of employees with disabilities and promotes dignity, independence, integration, and equal opportunity. #IND