Buyer Responsibilities
- Strategic sourcing of quality raw materials and/or packaging at competitive costs to support production and innovation requirements
- Developing performance evaluation system for all major suppliers to ensure compliance with company standards
- Develop regular forecasts for purchasing requirements using data and information gathered from sales and production teams
- Detailed spend analysis to support strategic sourcing
- Develop and negotiate contracts, focusing on risk management, best in class terms and conditions and overall value (i.e. implement bid programs or using other avenues to obtain best deals)
- Demonstrate a systematic and innovative approach to problem solving. Communicate effectively with suppliers
- Ensure uninterrupted flow of materials to support manufacturing and innovation, this is especially important during challenging times in global supply chain
- Develop and manage network of major and backup vendors, including vendors from overseas in a different time zone)
- Lead the supplier performance and relationship management process driving overall value from contracts
- Manage the Assistant Buyer with the goal to ensure zero-shortage at all times meeting demands of our supply chain
- Monitor market conditions using online tools, networking and published information
- Work with QA team to ensure compliance with food safety programs
- Participate and manage cross functional teams to drive continuous improvement
- Develop vendors to ensure conformance of materials and competitive pricing
- Maintain ERP master data, including material masters, vendor masters, pricing tables, contracts, etc.
- Administer contracts and ERP requirements
- Develop annual budgets
- Other duties as assigned
Skills and Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of relevant purchasing experience, ideally in a consumer packaged goods company (with responsibilities for raw materials and/or packaging)
- Fluency in English and Mandarin required
- Post-secondary education. Experience in supply chain preferred
- Working knowledge with an ERP system
- Ability to influence decision makers; excellent relationship management skills.
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Advanced Excel skills)
- In-depth analytical skills
- Strong organization skills with the ability to manage multiple projects
- Strong problem solving ability
- Effective communicator
- Works independently
- Initiative and teamwork
- High ethical standards and strong work ethic
Established in 1996 by three immigrants from Montreal looking to provide more delicious desserts for grocery, restaurant and hospitality providers. King’s Pastry has grown from a small, humble commercial bakery to become a leading manufacturer of cakes, pastries and other desserts for every retail and food service need. We are a classic tale of hard work, perseverance and adaptability, which is why some of North America’s largest retailers and providers like Costco, Walmart, Safeway, Loblaws, Sysco and Gordon Food Service, amongst others, trust us to support their bakery programs.
Based in Mississauga, Ontario, just outside of Toronto – one of the most multicultural cities in the world – we draw inspiration from the incredibly diverse cultural and food scene around us to create unique, innovative and internationally-inspired flavor profiles for the masses. We understand what it’s like to establish new roots in a community, and know how important it is to find things that connect with those around us. Whether it is through delicious desserts, nostalgic tastes or building strong relationships around us, we are always looking one step ahead at emerging flavor trends to identify the next desserts consumers will desire so everyone can Taste the World.
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