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Senior Buyer

Senior Buyer

Nero SearchMontreal, QC, Canada
6 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Reporting to the Vice President, Supply Chain, the Senior Buyer-Planner, Packaging will be responsible for all packaging purchases, including recommendations, solutions and financial performance.

Highlights

  • This is an exciting opportunity for you to drive transformational change bringing in a mindset focused on structure, systems, process and SOPs.
  • You will own the packaging commodities and work cross functionally with raw food materials for a large complex food manufacturing & distribution.
  • This is an opportunity to own both the buyer and planner roles, in a team that is developing, evolving and transorming in a growth mindset business!

Responsibilities

  • Develop Procurement Strategies – Oversee financial allocations and identify the best suppliers to meet industry standards.
  • Analyze Prices and Quality – Evaluate products, supervise assessments, and make recommendations.
  • Negotiate Contracts – Conduct contract negotiations with manufacturers and suppliers to secure favorable agreements.
  • Ensure Quality Control – Establish quality standards, manage claims, and oversee quality control processes.
  • Manage Supplier Relationships – Meet with suppliers to review products, negotiate contracts, and build a comprehensive supplier database.
  • Oversee Budget and Inventory – Plan budgets, control expenses, and manage inventory operations.
  • Optimize Costs and Processes – Propose strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
  • Monitor Performance and Reporting – Define and track performance indicators, lead annual supplier evaluations, and generate reports.

    • Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in operations management, administration or equivalent.
  • Minimum 10 years experience in supply management in a manufacturing environment.
  • Recognized expertise in the packaging sector.
  • Experience in the food industry.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
  • Bilingualism essential (French / English).
  • Proficiency in an ERP systems, ideally SAP.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a sense of urgency.
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