Purchasing agent Jobs in Markham, ON

About the Opportunity

• Placing and tracking purchase orders for raw materials, packaging supplies and ingredients,.

Maintain detailed records of purchase orders, supplier details, and delivery schedules

Resolve supplier-related issues

Coordinate inbound shipments to align with production timelines

Monitor inventory levels to ensure timely replenishment

Oversee relationships with transportation providers, negotiating competitive rates

Address logistics challenges, including delays, damages, or claims, to maintain operational continuity.

Maintain accurate shipment records, invoices, and proofs of delivery.

Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and proper storage / transportation standards.

Generate and share reports on purchasing, inventory, and logistics metrics to support organizational decision-making.

Assist with vendor qualification processes, ensuring all suppliers meet company standards and certifications.

Work closely with cross-functional teams such as production, quality assurance, and finance to align supply chain activities with business objectives.

About You

2+ years of experience in purchasing, logistics, or supply chain

Proficiency in inventory management systems (Sage) and intermediate Excel, comfortable in a manual environment

Experience in the food manufacturing industry is a very strong asset

Pay Range

26 - $34 / hour

How to Apply

Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please know that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats. When referencing this job, quote #436108.

You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected] .

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By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to :

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.