Drive Offres d'emploi - La Ronge, SK

Position : Grain Buyer                                                        Reports to :  Supply Chain Manger         We are looking for a Grain Bu yer 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 be involved in purchasing organic grains from local and international suppliers that meet our quality standards.

You will have experience in the manufacturing industry and a strong understanding of supply chain management, including building and maintaining relationships with suppliers and farmers.  You must have sound project management skills to juggle multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic and constantly evolving environment.

You will also be involved with procurement process including PO’s, inventory management, contract negotiations, new supplier approvals and process improvement.

This role will give you the opportunity to build cross functional relationships internally and externally to the business.

You will have the opportunity to work with an amazing team who has a direct impact on the product through purchasing as well as drive new initiatives and contribute in a meaningful way!

Here is who you are… Drive & motivation You are health-conscious and have values that align with One Degree Organic Foods 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 are detail-oriented with strong analytical abilities You have intermediate Excel skills You have strong computer skills (Great Plains, Word, Outlook, etc.) Experience You have proven experience as a Grain Buyer or in a similar purchasing role You have 3-5 years of sourcing and buying experience Excellent communication and negotiation skills Nice-to-Have You have experience purchasing food ingredients You have some co-packing experience You have post-secondary education in supply chain management, Agriculture or business things you will do… Source and purchase organic grains that meet our quality standards.

Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and farmers to ensure a steady supply.

Visit farms and meet with farmers to establish and maintain strong supplier relationships.

Monitor market trends, prices, and supply / demand factors to make informed purchasing decisions.

Negotiate contracts and agreements to secure the best prices and terms, as well as track contracts with brokers or suppliers providing analytical data and reports to support Manage grain logistics to ensure timely and efficient delivery and storage of purchased grains.

Collaborate with quality assurance teams to ensure all grains meet regulatory and company standards.

Maintain thorough documentation and records of purchases, contracts, and supplier interactions.

Provide regular reports and forecasts to management regarding market conditions and procurement strategies.

Other Supply Chain related duties may be assigned.  other…  May on occasion work at various times including weekends, as the job requires Ability to travel as needed to visit farms, suppliers, and attend industry events Powered by JazzHR