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Company | Mastronardi Produce Limited |
Address | Kingsville, Ontario, Canada |
Employment type | FULL_TIME |
Salary | |
Category | Food and Beverage Services |
Expires | 2023-08-23 |
Posted at | 10 months ago |
Mastronardi Produce pioneered the commercial greenhouse industry in North America, and we’re now the leading greenhouse vegetable company on the continent. Our award-winning, flavorful produce is packed under the SUNSET® brand and is available at leading grocery retailers across North America. Family owned for over 65 years, we pride ourselves on having the most flavorful products and the best people in the industry. We are constantly pushing boundaries to be a leader in fresh produce innovation. We seek individuals that demonstrate our PRIDE values (Passion, Respect, Innovation, Drive, Excellence) to help us fulfill our mission to inspire healthy living through WOW flavor experiences.
Our Kingsville Head Office Location is currently seeking a Buyer to join our Purchasing team. The essential function of this position is to assist in the execution of the day to day purchasing activities and support the implementation of strategic initiatives.
Values:
To perform the job successfully, the incumbent’s behavior must be consistent with the PRIDE values expected of all Mastronardi Produce employees: be Passionate; have Respect; be Innovative; be Driven and strive for Excellence.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Coordinate with Sales and Marketing to develop demand requirements for events, promotions, shows, campaigns, product launches and stocking orders
- Resolve discrepancies between purchase orders and invoices
- Procure materials and finished goods as assigned for customer deliverable products in accordance with quality and engineering specs
- Follow up with suppliers to ensure on time delivery through daily expediting, including ERP system dates and communication with the Purchasing team
- Establish and implement supplier guidelines, obligations and service levels for the department
- Analyze root causes of inventory issues and provide resolutions
- Keep all company information confidential
- Resolve supplier non-conformances and recover costs from suppliers for rework
- Collaborate with other departments to reduce excess inventory
- Work to budget or cost targets and identify any discrepancies
- Other duties as assigned
- Provide support to the Purchasing department
- Support the collection of data and implementation of MPL procurement initiatives
- Follow all company rules and regulations at all times
- Support and contribute to the company Lean efforts
- Define and maintain policies and procedures for the department
- Perform inventory analysis and management, avoiding low stock, overstock and obsolete inventory
Education/Background Requirements:
- University degree in Finance, Business Administration required
- At least two years of purchasing experience
Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
- Strong negotiation skills
- Proven abilities in multi-tasking, attention to detail, self-motivation and team environments
- Strong organization skills
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Office
- Spanish-speaking an asset
- Strong forecasting and budgeting skills
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Working Conditions:
- Working conditions are normal for an office environment
- Use of company computer and phone
What we offer/benefits/perks:
- Immediate Benefits
- Growth opportunities
- Full Gym On-site
- Free Weekly Produce
- RSP Match
Please note: Mastronardi Produce has accommodation processes and policies in place and provides accommodation for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or documented medical need, please contact the Human Resource office so that arrangements can be made for the appropriate accommodation to be put into place.
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