Senior Buyer (Ingredients & Packaging)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Senior Buyer – Ingredients (baking )& Packaging

Location : Milton, ON

Job Type : Full-Time

About the Company :

Our client is a leading Canadian bakery known for its high-quality desserts and baked goods. With a commitment to operational excellence, continuous improvement, and a people-first culture, they pride themselves on fostering collaboration, innovation, and efficiency across all areas of their operations. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team where genuine accountability, resourcefulness, and teamwork are core to success.

Position Overview :

The Senior Buyer is responsible for building and executing a cost-effective, lean procurement process that ensures a reliable supply of ingredients and packaging materials to support production schedules. This role is critical in optimizing supplier performance, controlling costs, and driving continuous improvement across the supply chain. The ideal candidate is strategic, data-driven, and experienced in negotiating and managing suppliers in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities :

Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with operational goals, lean principles, and cost optimization initiatives.

Manage sourcing and purchasing for ingredients and packaging materials, ensuring timely availability for production.

Evaluate supplier performance and negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms to secure cost-effective agreements.

Conduct market analysis to anticipate supply availability, price fluctuations, and potential risks.

Maintain accurate procurement records, vendor databases, and regulatory documentation.

Collaborate with Production, QA, Finance, and Operations to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.

Identify opportunities for supplier consolidation, process improvements, and cost savings initiatives.

Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field.

6–8 years of procurement experience in manufacturing, preferably in food, bakery, or ingredients / packaging supply.

Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with ERP / MRP systems.

Demonstrated ability to drive supplier performance, manage cost, and implement process improvements.

Lean or continuous improvement mindset is highly desirable (Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt or equivalent).

PMAC, SCMP, or equivalent purchasing certification is a plus.

Core Competencies for Success :

Growth Potential & Drive for Results

Strong Relationship-Building Skills

Customer-Focused & Operationally Minded

Planning, Priority Setting, and Agility in a Dynamic Environment

Continuous Improvement Mindset and Lean Thinking

Why This Opportunity :

This is a chance to make a meaningful impact in a well-established, high-growth bakery operation. You’ll work in a collaborative environment where innovation, strategic thinking, and operational excellence are recognized and rewarded.

How to Apply :

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume to Sarika at for consideration. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.