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Buyer - Food Manufacturing - Temporary September 12, 2025

BB97

Located in Coquitlam, BC

Pay: $29-$31 an hour

Job Full Description

We are currently recruiting for a Buyer role at a large food manufacturer in Coquitlam!

This is a Full-Time & Temporary role within their Procurement Department joining 5 other Buyers in a fast-paced and high-volume environment. This is a temporary role covering a leave of absence that is confirmed for at least 3 months at this time.

Requirements:

  • 3+ years of procurement/buyer experience within the food manufacturing, pharmaceutical and/or neutraceutical environment
  • Post-secondary education relevant to Purchasing/Supply Chain management
  • Experienced in projections, forecasting & strategic buying on a global scale
  • Proficiency with MS Office Suite and SAP/ERP/MRP experience
  • Strong analytical skills relating to sales reports
  • Upbeat & positive attitude towards ongoing improvements & changes
  • Excellent problem-solving capabilities & negotiation skills
  • Great communication skills: written & verbal

Duties:

  • Create, monitor, release & issue PO's
  • Review/maintain order points for inventory stock levels
  • Ensure uninterrupted supply of materials to meet operational requirements
  • Follow-up on claims/credits for good purchased
  • Manage assigned portfolios (updated prices, material data)
  • Negotiate pricing & keeps the business competitive
  • Monitor price increases & communicate changes
  • Actively manage the inventory levels in your respective portfolio
  • Evaluate & monitor contract/supplier performance
  • Provide support for inventory & freight functions
  • Analyze trends & market conditions for pricing, availability & lead-time

What's In It For You:

  • Full-Time & Temporary role
  • Company Events: BBQs, Lunches & seasonal celebrations
  • Live local, work local!
  • Monday to Friday, day shifts (7:30am - 8:30am start time flexibility)
  • $29 - $31 an hour, depending on experience

This position is open to all qualified applicants who are legally entitled to work in BC. Only electronic applications can be accepted. This position will close when a competitive candidate pool has been identified. We thank you all for your applications and a member of our team will contact only to those considered further, within 2 business days.

Coquitlam, BC
3395
103-2973 Glen Drive
Coquitlam, BC V3B 2P7

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