Buyer

Nature's Path•Richmond, BC

18d•CA$65,000 - CA$75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Buyer will be responsible for ensuring materials are available to support production by reviewing MRP requirements and issuing purchase orders to meet production schedules. This role involves monitoring inventory levels, supplier performance, lead times, and material availability to minimize supply disruptions. The Buyer will identify and resolve potential shortages, late deliveries, and other supply risks with a strong sense of urgency. Additionally, the Buyer will review purchasing, inventory, and forecasting data to support proactive decision-making, partner with various departments to resolve supply challenges, and maintain accurate purchasing documentation within the ERP system (IFS). The role also includes monitoring ingredient shelf life and inventory levels to reduce waste and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. The Buyer will also support informed business decisions by providing purchasing recommendations and inventory insights, maintaining accurate supplier and pricing information, and communicating supplier constraints and potential risks to internal stakeholders. Furthermore, the Buyer will manage purchasing costs by supporting demand planning, resolving pricing discrepancies, managing supplier non-conformance claims, and monitoring inventory levels at co-manufacturing facilities.

Requirements

Post-secondary education in Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in purchasing or supply chain within a manufacturing environment.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret purchasing, inventory, and forecasting data.
Advanced Excel skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ERP systems (IFS).
Experience with Power BI.

Responsibilities

Reviewing MRP requirements and issuing purchase orders to meet production schedules.
Monitoring inventory levels, supplier performance, lead times, and material availability to minimize supply disruptions.
Identifying and resolving potential shortages, late deliveries, and other supply risks with a strong sense of urgency.
Reviewing purchasing, inventory, and forecasting data to support proactive decision-making.
Partnering with Planning, Logistics, Warehouse, Finance, and fellow Buyers to resolve supply challenges and maintain efficient operations.
Maintaining accurate purchasing documentation, supplier records, pricing, and material data within the ERP system (IFS).
Monitoring ingredient shelf life and inventory levels to reduce waste and prevent write-offs.
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives, ERP enhancements, and purchasing best practices.
Providing purchasing recommendations and inventory insights to support production planning.
Maintaining accurate supplier, pricing, and delivery information within IFS.
Communicating supplier constraints, shipment delays, and potential production risks to internal stakeholders in a timely manner.
Supporting Procurement with demand planning ahead of supplier negotiations and contract renewals.
Resolving pricing discrepancies and ensuring invoices are processed accurately and on time.
Managing supplier non-conformance claims and securing credits when appropriate.
Monitoring inventory levels at co-manufacturing facilities to maintain minimum stock requirements.