Key Responsibilities

Ensure materials are available to support production by:

- Reviewing MRP requirements and issuing purchase orders to meet production schedules.
- Monitoring inventory levels, supplier performance, lead times, and material availability to minimize supply disruptions.
- Identifying and resolving potential shortages, late deliveries, and other supply risks with a strong sense of urgency.
- Reviewing purchasing, inventory, and forecasting data to support proactive decision-making.
- Partnering with Planning, Logistics, Warehouse, Finance, and fellow Buyers to resolve supply challenges and maintain efficient operations.
- Maintaining accurate purchasing documentation, supplier records, pricing, and material data within the ERP system (IFS).
- Monitoring ingredient shelf life and inventory levels to reduce waste and prevent write-offs.
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives, ERP enhancements, and purchasing best practices.

Support informed business decisions by:

- Providing purchasing recommendations and inventory insights to support production planning.
- Maintaining accurate supplier, pricing, and delivery information within IFS.
- Communicating supplier constraints, shipment delays,



and potential production risks to internal stakeholders in a timely manner.

Manage purchasing costs by:

- Supporting Procurement with demand planning ahead of supplier negotiations and contract renewals.
- Resolving pricing discrepancies and ensuring invoices are processed accurately and on time.
- Managing supplier non-conformance claims and securing credits when appropriate.
- Monitoring inventory levels at co-manufacturing facilities to maintain minimum stock requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

- Post-secondary education in Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
- Experience in purchasing or supply chain within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret purchasing, inventory, and forecasting data.
- Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems (IFS) and Power BI is considered an asset.

Compensation & Work Environment

- Salary: $65,000-$75,000 based on experience.
- Work Setting: This role is based in our Richmond Head Office. Beginning in September, our corporate teams will work four days per week in the office.

📌 Buyer (twelve month contract) (Canada)
🏢 Nature's Path Foods
📍 Canada