Buyer-1 - Jobs in British Columbia, Richmond

Job Description

Position Summary:

• Responsible for purchasing all food products and supplies according to Customer specifications and approved suppliers.
• Monitor inventory levels in the unit.
• Coordinates deliveries to ensure on time delivery for daily production requirements.
• Monitors changing Customer requirements for impact to purchasing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Utilize ERP along with in house tools to determine purchasing requirements.
• Responsible for monitoring proper storage, rotation, and security of materials.
• Monitor requisitions for accuracy, fulfillment and delivery.
• Audits and ensures accuracy of vendor invoices prior to payment.
• Ensure accuracy of inventory levels within ERP system.
• Ensure all company SOP #39;s relating to safety, storage and Food Safety are followed.
• Maintain working knowledge of product specifications.
• Maintain and report accurate product shortage and substitution list.
• Play an active role in identifying and correcting material usage variances.
• Supervision of up to 15 employees as required.
• Performs special projects and other duties as required.

Education:

• Relevant education and/or experience in related field.

Work Experience:

• Minimum 1-2 years purchasing experience.

Job Skills:

• Intermediate level Microsoft office tool skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Strong interpersonal skills, interact well with multiple departments as required
• Excellent reading, writing, and oral communication skills
• Able to work with little supervision
• Able to work weekends
• Detail oriented

Environmental Requirements:

• Typical Office and Warehouse Environment
• Ability to work flexible hours and days and assume responsibility to assure the job gets done

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.Candidate will be required to successfully pass, to the company #39;s satisfaction, a background screening and employment verification process. Furthermore, you will be required to obtain and maintain a Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC) throughout the duration of your employment.gategroup is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or other ground under applicable law.Gate Gourmet Canada Inc. is pleased to accommodate applicants who have a disability up to the point of undue hardship during the recruitment, assessment and selection process. Please inform our Recruitment Team if you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process.