Junior buyer Jobs in North York, ON

Join Riverside Natural Foods Ltd., a $300 million+ Canadian-based, family-owned, and globally operating business, committed to leaving the world better than we found it. As a B-Corp certified, Triple-Bottom Line company, we proudly manufacture nutritious, 'better-for-you' snacks such as MadeGood and GOOD TO GO. We value teamwork, humility, respect, ownership, adaptability, grit, and fun. We’re on an ambitious mission to double our business by 2027, and we need talented individuals like you to help us reach new heights. At Riverside, you’ll have the opportunity to chart your own path to success while contributing to ours. We believe anything worth doing is worth doing right, and our values will guide us through the rugged terrain – and yes, it will get rough. But that’s what makes the journey worthwhile. So, lace up your boots and let’s tackle the climb together.

You can learn more about us at www.riversidenaturalfoods.com.

About The Role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Buyer – Indirect Procurement to support sourcing and purchasing activities across our Riverside facilities. In this role, you will collaborate closely with Maintenance, Operations, Facilities, and Distribution teams to ensure timely procurement of goods and services. You will be responsible for managing purchase orders, maintaining supplier data, monitoring inventory levels, and supporting supplier performance improvements. This is an excellent opportunity for an early‑career professional to develop procurement expertise, grow supplier management skills, and contribute to cost optimization initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and procure indirect materials and services (Maintenance, Facilities, Operations, Distribution, etc.) to support plant operations.
• Process purchase requisitions into purchase orders in SAP within 24 hours.
• Manage consumables inventory, including cycle counts, min‑max levels, and reorder points.
• Proactively track, expedite, and resolve potential material shortages or order delays.
• Coordinate goods receipts with receiving teams and suppliers.
• Ensure accurate 3‑way invoice matching and collaborate with Accounts Payable on discrepancies.
• Maintain supplier master data (pricing, lead times, delivery information, etc.) to ensure system accuracy.
• Assist in evaluating supplier performance, identifying areas for improvement, and driving corrective actions.
• Support supplier selection and onboarding processes.
• Negotiate and manage contracts with local suppliers on pricing, quality, logistics, and service levels.
• Generate and present spend analysis and procurement reports for stakeholders.
• Identify and propose alternative suppliers or solutions for cost savings and service improvements.
• Perform other procurement-related duties as assigned.

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How To Apply

If you have the commitment to excellence, the energy, the attitude and experience we need, then please submit your resume to careers@riversidenaturals.com with the job title you are applying for in the subject line or click the apply button!

Riverside Natural Foods Ltd. is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you have a disability and require accommodation in the interview process, please let us know when you apply. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, due to volume, please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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