Senior Buyer (Ingredients & Packaging)

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.

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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 sarika@fuzehr.com for consideration. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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