Senior Buyer

The Senior Buyer is responsible for tactical procurement of commodities, supplies, and services to be used by the organization, in relation to Production, and as directed by the Director of Purchasing. This person has corporate responsibilities and coordinates directly with Production, Warehouse, Transportation, and Management in order to maintain the appropriate level of inventory. He or she will use their expert knowledge to purchase goods and services that meet quality requirements and specifications at the most favourable delivered price for the Company, while building and maintaining strategic relationships with key suppliers.

• Execute sourcing strategies for assigned categories or commodities
• Replenish materials for production
• Manage purchase orders, lead times, and inventory levels to minimize stockouts and excess inventory, ensuring management is aware of deficiencies or concerns on a daily basis
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes with accurate cost and supplier data
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to achieve optimal value for the company
• Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, service, cost, and capability
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders
• Monitors and understands commodities management
• Support new product development by sourcing components and materials
• Participate in daily production scheduling meetings
• Support the QA department with quality concerns related to product or packaging

Formal Education – University Degree or diploma (CPP or CPM) in a related field and 5 years of relevant experience

• Direct experience in the food industry preferred, comprehensive experience in vendor agreements
• Solid understanding of ERP systems
• Strong analytical skills. Solid purchasing principles. Demand planning, MRP, batch runs
• Knowledge of commodity markets, logistics, and inventory optimization
• Capable of making independent purchasing decisions within defined authority levels, while knowing when to escalate strategically important issues

• Work in the state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Markdale, Ontario
• International award-winning business and the largest ice cream manufacturer in Canada
• Office work with a dynamic team of Chapman’s employees
• Opportunity to grow with the company
• Excellent benefit package
• Generous performance-based bonuses
• Excellent pension package
• Active social committee
• Employee assistance program
• Group home and auto insurance
• Subsidized lunches at our onsite Cafeteria
• Health benefits plan
• We enjoy what we do and we do it best
• Free Ice Cream!

This is a salaried role with a starting range of $60,000 to $80,000 per year.