Buyer Jobs

Our client is a leading CPG company that is looking to bring on board a Buyer for their facility in the Surrey area. In this exciting position, you will take a lead role in the purchasing of product for an expanding company. This is a great opportunity to be a key stakeholder in a growing company that invests in its employees. Please note this is an in office position, Mon-Fri days.

What we are looking for:

• Constantly seeks out cost reduction opportunities.
• Prepares purchase orders and manages any related contracts.
• Reviews vendor proposals and negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
• Conducts vendor reviews relating to costs, delivery, product quality or performance.
• Reviews product margins, service levels, obsolescence and inventory turns. Compares them to established objectives and takes steps to ensure appropriate measures are taken to correct unsatisfactory results.
• Excessive inventories and takes action to dispose of same while maintaining a vigil to minimize such excesses.
• Responsible for complying with company purchasing and operational policies, as provided by company policy.
• Conducts research and questions vendors about the availability of purchasing terms, discounts and promotional programs. Ensures, through negotiation with vendors, that the company is receiving the maximum available allowances, rebates and any other offers of value.

Experience and qualifications we are looking for:

• CPG, food or beverage manufacturing required
• 4+ years experience purchasing experience required
• A diploma from the SCMP or a similar recognized accredited program ideal

What we provide:

• A great salary, bonus, RRSP match and benefits package.
• A chance to join an industry leader upon expansion.

If you are someone that is ideal for this position and have a passion to be part of a high potential food company please submit your resume in Word format. In your resume please include your accomplishments and achievements. We look forward to hearing from you.