Buyer

Purdys ChocolatierVancouver, BC
CA$53,000 - CA$65,000Onsite

About The Position

Purdys Chocolatier is looking for a Buyer to join their Purchasing team. This role is responsible for full-cycle planning and procurement of assigned categories to meet business needs. The company emphasizes quality, trust, and a supportive work environment, and values diversity in its workforce.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of buying / procurement experience (manufacturing or food industry preferred)
  • Detail-oriented, organized and capable of working to deadlines
  • Experience sourcing raw materials or ingredients strongly preferred
  • Can multitask, prioritize workload and make sound decisions
  • Strong communication, cross collaboration and planning and organizational skills and proven problem-solving skills
  • Flexible at handling work requirements - ability to adapt to change and work under pressure
  • Can work in a fast-paced, team-orientated environment
  • Expertise in Microsoft Excel (required), PowerBI, CSI 10 Syteline (ERP)

Nice To Haves

  • Exposure to R&D / innovation procurement is an asset
  • Mandarin language is an asset but not a requirement
  • Candidates working towards a professional supply chain or purchasing certification will be an asset (APICS CSCP, SCMP, PMP)

Responsibilities

  • Review inventory levels and requirements for Raw Materials, bar wrap; shop supplies; warehouse supplies; consumables; first aid supplies; maintenance items and order as needed to meet production deadlines
  • Assist in IQC (Incoming Quality Control) inspection and compile data along with Quality Assurance Team
  • Act as a primary liaison between the company and assigned suppliers
  • Build and maintain strong, professional supplier relationships
  • Coordinate regular business reviews and performance discussions
  • Conduct onsite supplier visits, audits, and facility assessments as required
  • Maintain information/resource database e.g. catalogues
  • Collaborating with R&D on new product development and reformulation projects
  • Identify and qualify new suppliers, ingredients, and materials
  • Obtain samples, specifications, technical documents, and certifications
  • Courier samples, to vendors (local & international) , including preparation of customs documentation for international shipments
  • Track vendor performance e.g. actual vs requested delivery date
  • Monitor and manage all backorders for assigned products
  • Liaise with ‘customers’ and purchasing dept to report anticipated or current stock shortages that may affect operations
  • Coordinate the processing or purchase requisitions and purchase orders as assigned
  • Track material cost movements and flag significant variances
  • Maintain supplier records, pricing agreements, and documentation
  • Assist the Purchasing dept as/when required
  • Ensure ERP data integrity (costs, UOMs, vendor terms, item setup)

Benefits

  • Flexible Work Arrangement Policy
  • Extended Health & Dental Plan
  • Sickness and Disability Plans
  • RRSP Matching Program
  • Profit Sharing depending on achieving the business goals
  • Purdys Perks (Active Lifestyle Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee discount, and much more)
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