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The Buyer/Planner is responsible for executing purchasing and maintenance work activities that support operational, maintenance, and organizational requirements. This role ensures the timely procurement of goods and services, maintains accurate and uptodate purchasing records within the ERP/CMMS system, own and monitor maintenance department workflows (preventative/corrective maintenance work orders) and collaborates closely with internal/external stakeholders and suppliers to optimize cost, quality, and delivery performance. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Review, validate, prioritize and process purchase requisitions from internal stakeholders. Convert approved part/service requisitions into purchase orders and issue them to suppliers in a timely manner. Ensure all purchase orders comply with company corporate policies, budget guidelines, and sourcing strategies. Monitor open purchase orders, follow up with suppliers, and expedite deliveries when according to the business requirement. Own, create and maintain preventative maintenance program for all the production and building equipment. Schedule corrective and preventative repair according to the internal/external labor skillset/resources. Monitor vendor performance related to delivery reliability, product quality, pricing accuracy, and service levels. Identify and address performance gaps by collaborating with suppliers on corrective actions. Maintain strong vendor relationships to ensure consistent, costeffective supply. Obtain competitive quotes from approved suppliers to ensure best value for materials, products, and services. Analyze pricing, lead times, commercial terms, and total cost of ownership to support informed purchasing decisions. Participate in supplier evaluations and assist in identifying and onboarding new suppliers when required. Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Inventory Control, and other crossfunctional teams to meet organizational requirements. Resolve invoice discrepancies and support Accounts Payable with PO/receipt matching. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance procurement efficiency, cost savings, and supply chain performance. KEY EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Post secondary education in engineering, supply chain or a related field 2-4 years of purchasing, maintenance planning or manufacturing supply chain experience preferred Proficiency with SAP or other related ERP and cloudbased CMMS systems. Strong communication, negotiation and analytical skills Ability to prioritize work tasks and manage multiple activities Hilton Foods Canada is committed to building a culture of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees. At Hilton Foods Canada, we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise the HR representative. All requests for an accommodation and the accommodation measures will be handled in a confidential manner at all times. #J-18808-Ljbffr