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Senior Buyer

Senior Buyer

Lantic Inc. • Vancouver, BC, CA
30+ days ago
Salary
CA$21.00–CA$24.00 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Senior Buyer

Lantic/Rogers Inc., 123, Rogers Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Req #98 Wednesday, May 1, 2024

WHY JOIN LANTIC?

  • It's simple: we strive to be a great company to partner with, work for and invest in , offering best-in-class portfolio of natural sweetener solutions.
  • With over 130 years of experience, we have proven that we are committed to creating lasting brand connections and long-term business partnerships.
  • We stand proud of our heritage, and as we grow, we are also committed to continuously improving to meet the evolving needs of consumers and customers in a dynamic industry.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

By joining the Lantic Team, you will :

  • Join a dynamic, inclusive, and passionate team.
  • Enjoy a wide range of perks, including:
  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
  • Employee share purchase plan
  • Opportunities for career pathing and personal growth
  • Wellness-focused flexible work environment to help you balance both work and like, and much more!

SUMMARY:

Lantic is currently recruiting for the position of Senior Buyer based at our Vancouver facility. Reporting to the Corporate Procurement Director, the Senior Buyer is responsible for managing and supporting the purchasing process of the goods and services for Vancouver’s plant. These purchasing processes are required to maintain the operations and the daily requirements for production at the refinery.


RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Manage and execute all purchasing requests for non-production items (Maximo);
  • Manage and purchase production items such as packaging material and chemicals (Navision);
  • Support Major Maintenance Requests and CAPEX projects;
  • Local Contracts: connect with and support stakeholders to maximize their involvement into the analysis of the commercial offers, survey the current contract, look for the opportunities and lead the negotiation (Cost and T&Cs). Follow up on acknowledgement, deliveries, etc..;
  • RFQs: analyze &challenge suppliers to improve landed cost;
  • Maintain excellent business relation with current suppliers;
  • Research, analyze and qualify new sources of purchasing;
  • Support internal customers in achieving their objectives;
  • Coordinate with relevant team, activities in connection with Purchasing(Duties/brokerage/transport warehousing);
  • Support & replace, if needed, within the Purchasing Dept.;
  • Evaluate suppliers on a yearly basis;
  • Participate in departmental meetings & its improvement;
  • Report cost savings and cost avoidance monthly;
  • Participate and support the annual budget process;
  • Coordinate production tests;
  • Participate in the Non-Conformance process;
  • Make inventory adjustments based on physical count;
  • Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

  • Bachelor degree in purchasing/procurement or administration or equivalent experience;
  • 10+ years’ experience in a Purchasing position;
  • Knowledge of the suppliers for maintenance and services
  • Excellent knowledge of Office, Outlook, Maximo, Navision; Knowledge and adherence of ISO, HACPP, and FSSC22000 programs considered an asset;
  • Knowledge of the packaging products market is an asset;
  • Good knowledge of commercial terms related to purchasing contracts and of technical aspects of Purchasing & Procurement;
  • Key knowledge of the market for the maintenance parts (plumbing, electrical, electronic, construction material...);
  • Excellent knowledge of both Canadian and Global markets for sourcing supplies in the industrial sector;
  • Strategic thinker, strong ability to solve problems and define action plans; Results oriented;
  • Autonomy, good priority management, sense of responsibility.
  • Excellent negotiation, communication and analytical skills;
  • Excellent organization and interpersonal skills;

Other details

  • Pay Type Salary
  • Lantic/Rogers Inc., 123, Rogers Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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