Job Description

Position: Senior BuyerReports to: Procurement and Planning Manager

We are looking for a Senior Buyer - Grain to join our Supply Chain team! Our Buyer will be sourcing and purchasing ingredients for our delicious, plant-powerful products.

Opportunities

In this role, you will get a chance to share best practices and implement process improvements! You will have experience in the manufacturing industry and a strong understanding of supply chain management. You will have the opportunity to work with a fantastic team of people who are very collaborative, supportive, and enjoy a fair bit of fun at work!

Here is who you are\xe2\x80\xa6

Drive & motivation

• You are health-conscious and have values that align with One Degree
• You want to join a progressive family-owned company on a mission to build healthier communities.
• You enjoy performing tasks that require a lot of organization, accuracy, and follow-up.
• You are looking to build your career in Procurement/Supply Chain field.

Character & ABILITIES

• You have the ability to influence and manage change in a high paced environment.
• You have strong initiative and proven leadership abilities to manage through change confidently.
• You are a great communicator who can easily get along and work with different personalities.
• You are professional and solutions oriented.

Knowledge & skills

• You have experience with lean manufacturing practices.
• You have intermediate Excel skills.
• You have strong computer skills (Great Plains, Word, Outlook, etc.)

Experience

• You have proven experience in a high-stress fast-paced environment.
• You have 5+ years of sourcing and buying experience.
• You have prior grain buying experience.

Nice-to-Have

• You have experience purchasing food ingredients.
• You have some co-packing experience.
• You have post-secondary education in supply chain management.

things you will do\xe2\x80\xa6

• Champion procurement activities in a busy food production environment
• Ensuring a secure and steady supply of grains to the production facilities
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels, manage material requirements and associated logistics.
• Source food ingredients ensuring items purchased follow established policies and procedures.
• Negotiate and track contracts with brokers or suppliers providing analytical data and reports to support.
• Generate savings on raw materials and logistics using commodity knowledge to support business objectives.
• Ensure the quality of materials, competitive pricing, and sufficient supply at all times.

OTHER \xe2\x80\xa6

• May on occasion work at various times including weekends, as the job requires.
• Occasional travel to meet with farmers (minimum 2-ce per year or more)

Powered by JazzHR

One Degree Organic Foods