Buyer/Material Planner

1 day ago

London ON NN K, Canada NATRA CHOCOLATE AMERICA Full time $42,000 - $45,000 per year

Who we are:

We are the independent chocolatiers preferred for retailers and top brands around the world. Our factories in Belgium, France, Spain and Canada supply top-quality chocolate and the best cocoa ingredients to 90 countries on five continents.

Consumers don't see our brand, but they experience it when they taste the products we make with passion for the manufacturers of the world's most prestigious international brands and retailers.

We combine the tradition of the best European chocolate with constant innovation to evolve with the changing tastes and needs of consumers around the world:

  • 6 Factories
  • 9 offices
  • +1,000 Employees
  • 4 consumer products categories
  • 1 ingredients category
  • +90 Countries with commercial operations
  • €417 Million Turnover

Role Summary:

The Buyer will be responsible for managing the procurement of raw materials and packaging supplies required for the production of chocolate spreads. This role involves close coordination with suppliers, logistics partners, and internal teams to ensure timely deliveries, accurate documentation, and optimal inventory levels aligned with operational needs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Monitor inventory levels to ensure availability while avoiding excess stock
  • Create and manage purchase orders based on production forecasts and demand
  • Review order acknowledgements to confirm pricing, quantities, and delivery dates
  • Track and follow up on deliveries to ensure on-time arrival of goods
  • Escalate supply shortages and coordinate corrective actions with suppliers and internal teams
  • Coordinate with logistics providers for timely pickup and transportation of goods
  • Handle quality claims and communicate with suppliers to resolve issues
  • Investigate invoice discrepancies and work with Finance to ensure accurate billing
  • Participate in periodic inventory reviews with Production and Warehouse teams
  • Track and manage supplier contracts to ensure compliance with agreed terms and renewal timelines

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in procurement or supply chain, preferably in the food industry
  • Strong understanding of inventory management, supplier negotiation, and logistics coordination
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics and intermediate to advanced Excel skills
  • Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
  • Fluency in English; Spanish or French is considered an asset

Natra is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disability Act. If contacted for an interview or employment opportunity, please advise if you require an accommodation.

Only those application under consideration will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42,000.00-$45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Paid time off
  • RRSP match
  • Vision care

Experience:

  • Procurement: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

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