Jr. Buyer

Job Title: Jr. Buyer/Buyer (Secondary Packaging/ Labels / MRO)

Department: Procurement

Wage Category: Annual Salary with Benefits

Report to: Sr. Supply Chain Procurement Manager

Location: 165 Milner Avenue, Scarborough, Ontario, Canada M1S 4G7

Job Type: Full-time / Permanent

Overview:

Reporting to the Sr. Supply Chain Procurement Manager, the Buyer will be responsible for supporting material cost management within master data, and assisting with new product development for secondary and tertiary packaging materials, labels, and MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations) supplies and services.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Packaging Materials (Secondary & Tertiary):

• Manage and upload quotations on to the system with the IT team.

• Support new material product development in secondary and tertiary packaging categories.

• Generate and Issue POs (e-mail) for materials needed.

• Manage project trackers for all sample requesting.

• Follow up & confirm ETA date for material & update ERP system.

• Monitor past due POs & contact suppliers for updates.

• Assist in obtaining proper paperwork to support receipts (CofC/CofA), as needed.

• Obtain quotes for new materials, including MOQ, lead time & price breaks.

• Assist in alternate sourcing of material, as needed.

• Other duties as assigned by manager.

MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations):

• Creating purchase orders

• Finding cost-effective sources for supplies

• Negotiating with vendors and suppliers for pricing, lead times and quality

• Analyzing competing offers

• Monitoring inventory levels

• Keeping excellent communication flows with internal departments

• Other duties as assigned by manager

• With 1–2 years (junior level) or 3–5 years (intermediate level) of relevant experience

• College / University degree

• Microsoft Office – Outlook, Excel, Word

• Detailed oriented

• Good Communication skill – Verbal & Written

• Good Organizational skill

• Knowledge in paper carton and/or label packaging an asset

• Dynamic, meticulous and effective

• Ability to perform multiple tasks in parallel

• Excellent team work skills

We care for our employees:

• Convenient public transit (bus stop right outside the facility)

• On-site free parking

• On-site gym

• Employee Health Benefits

• Corporate Discount Program

• Employer match for Group RRSP/DDSP Program

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Please Note: Interested candidates are invited to apply via our online application. Review of the applications will start as soon as possible and continued until the posts are filled. Applicants not contacted for follow up within 3 months after the posting date for application may assume that their applications unsuccessful. For enquiries, please email