Assistant Buyer

Blommer Chocolate Company•Trent Hills, ON

1d•CA$25 - CA$28•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for procurement and planning activities, including conferring with vendors, preparing purchase orders, placing orders, arranging transportation, and resolving discrepancies. It also involves administrative support for the Purchasing Manager and Supply Chain Director, and regular meetings with Production Planners. The position operates within the core values of respect and care for others.

Requirements

One (1) year related purchasing materials experience with ability to negotiate rates and service terms for stock items
Ability to maintain computerized inventory record keeping system
Excellent mathematical abilities
Proficient in current computer software, Microsoft Office, excel with strong typing skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong telephone skills
Able to effectively exchange information
Negotiate basic terms
Highly organized, detail oriented
Able to multi-task, work on multiple activities
Strong time management
Able to work independently
Analytical problem solver with strong ability to interpret, analyze and present information
Ability to read and interpret documents including order forms, bill of lading
Comply with workplace uniform requirements and safety gear, when on the plant floor v. office
Convey a positive attitude and a sense of curiosity in learning new roles and responsibilities
Operate with a high set of standards to produce consistent, quality-driven results
Respect work hours and schedules, timely attendance, and notice requirements for absences or lateness

Nice To Haves

Employees are encouraged to express interest in internal career opportunities throughout Blommer
Expectations for promotion or job role change are driven by proficiency and performance in current role
Career progression would align to other supply chain roles within Blommer

Responsibilities

Confer with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery date.
Prepare purchase orders, enter them into the computer system, and issue them.
Place orders with vendors and arrange transportation as required.
Advise Purchasing Logistics Manager of any issues or concerns.
Contact vendors with any discrepancies regarding quality or quantity.
Direct location for delivery, production location, warehouse, or other destinations based upon inventory levels and projected usage rates.
Request all required paperwork from new vendors and assist Quality Control function to obtain necessary documentation.
Contact suppliers to resolve issues of missing receipt or product discrepancies.
Maintain accurate PO delivery dates and quantities in the system.
Update the delivery calendar for raw materials as needed.
Maintain a log of receipt and release for all sugar deliveries and advise the supplier when a car is empty and released.
Coordinate oil requirements with the production scheduler as needed.
Address identified discrepancies and take action to ensure proper results to meet production requirements.
Support Indirect Procurement activities, including contacting vendors, converting Purchase Requisitions into Purchase Orders, and following up on deliveries and/or discrepancies.
Provide administrative support to Purchasing Manager and Supply Chain Director as necessary.
Meet on a regular basis with Production Planners to address key raw material needs for the following week.