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Title: Senior BuyerDepartment: PurchasingReports To: Director of PurchasingJob SummaryThe Senior Buyer is responsible for tactical procurement of commodities, supplies, and services to be used by the organization, in relation to Production, and as directed by the Director of Purchasing. This person has corporate responsibilities and coordinates directly with Production, Warehouse, Transportation, and Management in order to maintain the appropriate level of inventory. He or she will use their expert knowledge to purchase goods and services that meet quality requirements and specifications at the most favourable delivered price for the Company, while building and maintaining strategic relationships with key suppliers.Summary of Essential Job FunctionsExecute sourcing strategies for assigned categories or commoditiesReplenish materials for productionManage purchase orders, lead times, and inventory levels to minimize stockouts and excess inventory, ensuring management is aware of deficiencies or concerns on a daily basisSupport budgeting and forecasting processes with accurate cost and supplier dataNegotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to achieve optimal value for the companyIdentify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, service, cost, and capabilityBuild and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and stakeholdersMonitors and understands commodities managementSupport new product development by sourcing components and materialsParticipate in daily production scheduling meetingsSupport the QA department with quality concerns related to product or packagingPosition RequirementsFormal Education University Degree or diploma (CPP or CPM) in a related field and 5 years of relevant experienceKnowledge and ExperienceDirect experience in the food industry preferred, comprehensive experience in vendor agreementsSolid understanding of ERP systemsStrong analytical skills. Solid purchasing principles. Demand planning, MRP, batch runsKnowledge of commodity markets, logistics, and inventory optimizationCapable of making independent purchasing decisions within defined authority levels, while knowing when to elevate strategically important issuesWhat we offerWork in the stateoftheart manufacturing facility in Markdale, OntarioInternational awardwinning business and the largest icecream manufacturer in CanadaOffice work with a dynamic team of Chapmans employeesOpportunity to grow with the companyExcellent benefit packageGenerous performancebased bonusesExcellent pension packageActive social committeeEmployee assistance programGroup home and auto insuranceSubsidized lunches at our onsite CafeteriaHealth benefits planWe enjoy what we do and we do it bestFree Ice Cream!DisclaimerThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their everyday responsibilities occasionally and as needed.We thank all those that apply in advance for your application; however, only those selected will be contacted. No phone inquiries please.Apply Now #J-18808-Ljbffr