Best cost sourcing and planning for raw materials and supplies to ensure production schedules are achieved.Salary range: $68,000-72,000Specific Accountabilities:Negotiate Supply Contracts for materials and services (non-meat)Prepare Supply Contracts and Purchase Orders (meat)Accountable for managing annual buys for Ingredients and PackagingWork with the Sales and Operations teams at both facilities to ensure the planned supplies for the short- and long-term scheduleQuota applications/ reconciliationsManage annual Beef / Chicken Quota ApplicationsManage yearly CAB ReconciliationNegotiate Transportation and freightCarrier and Warehouse claim administrationComplete yearly USMCA(NAFTA)



renewalsWarehouse and Freight invoice validationIdentify and implement Cost Saving OpportunitiesExecute RFP’s and Benchmarking exercises in all purchasing categories as requiredEnsure that all products are delivered in accordance with company specificationsCross training of others in your departmentSQF and HACCP accountabilitiesAccountable for seeking continuous improvement to our programs and proceduresAccountable for ensuring there is coverage for planned and unplanned absences which could compromise our policies, procedures, and programsFollow company policies and proceduresAct within the company philosophyIdeal Qualifications:College education with 2+ years buying experience, preferably in the packaging or spice industrySCMP certification an assetUnderstanding of product costingFood industry experience preferred.Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from all stakeholdersStrong negotiation and communication skillsStrong organizational and planning skills#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Buyer/Planner - $68,000 - $72,000 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 Cardinal Meat Specialists
📍 Winnipeg