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Supply Chain Planner / Buyer Food Manufacturing Brampton, ON On-site 5 days per week (Mon-Fri) The Company: Our client is a leading food manufacturer supplying some of the largest Retail Grocery, and Restaurant / Food Service Distributors with innovative, high-quality food products. The Opportunity: This role is for someone who loves to work in a fast paced, Just In Time (JIT), Production / Manufacturing environment, in a Supply Chain Planning / Buyer capacity.This role will optimize the best cost sourcing and planning practices to ensure production schedules are on budget and on-time. If you are humble, self-driven, and dedicated we want to hear from you:) Job Duties & Responsibilities: Lead Production Supply Planning and Replenishment to match Production Schedule needs Negotiate Supply Contracts for materials and services Prepare Supply Contracts and Purchase Orders Accountable for managing annual buys for Ingredients and Packaging Work with the Sales and Operations teams at both facilities to ensure the planned supplies for the short- and long-term schedule ERP Data Management, quota applications/ reconciliations Negotiate Transportation and freight with certain suppliers Assist with Warehouse and Freight invoice validation Identify and implement Cost Saving Opportunities Execute RFPs and Benchmarking exercises in all purchasing categories as required Ensure that all products are delivered in accordance with company specifications Cross training of others in your department Demonstrate Servant Leadership Accountable for seeking continuous improvement to our programs and procedures Accountable for ensuring there is coverage for planned and unplanned absences which could compromise our policies, procedures, and programs Key Qualifications & Competencies: University OR College education with 2+ years Supply Chain Planning AND/OR Buying / Procurement experience Food Manufacturing, Packaging or Ingredients industry preferred SCMP certification an asset Understanding of product costing Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from all stakeholders Strong negotiation and communication skills Strong organizational and planning skills Excellent computer skills