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Job Overview: We are looking for a Junior Buyer (Contract) to join our Corporate Purchasing Team based in Cambridge, Ontario. The role supports the Procurement team by managing indirect purchases, analyzing spend, and maintaining accurate vendor and material data in SAP. The role involves preparing RFPs and contracts, auditing invoices, monitoring vendor performance, and contributing to process improvements across departments.
Responsibilities:
To develop, review, organize and analyze RFP's and contracts for indirect purchases , supporting operations, engineering, innovation, and corporate services.
To report and analyze indirect spend to support strategic sourcing
Audit invoices and monitor vendors conformance
Demonstrate a systematic and innovative approach to problem solving
Communicate effectively with internal customers and suppliers
Monitor market conditions using online tools, networking and published information
Participate in cross functional teams to drive continuous improvement
Maintain master data for Raw Material, Packaging and Indirect purchases, including contracts, confidentiality agreements, material masters, vendor masters, new vendors packages, and other procurement trackers.
Manage sample and freight trackers
Provide administrative support for Procurement department
Maintain vendor master, material master and Purchase info records for SAP
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Minimum two years of relevant purchasing experience, ideally in a consumer-packaged goods company
Experience with SAP (ERP)
Professional verbal and written communication skills
Relevant post-secondary degree or diploma (or equivalent experience) with experience in supply chain (i.e. MRP, manufacturing process, strategic sourcing, negotiating and contracts).
Working towards a SCMP (Supply Chain Management Professional) designation
Knowledge of Supply Chain procedures
Ability to influence decision makers; excellent relationship management skills.
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Advanced Excel skills)
In-depth analytical skills
Strong organization skills with the ability to manage multiple projects
Strong problem-solving ability
Effective communicator
Works independently
Initiative and teamwork
High ethical standards and strong work ethic
Working knowledge of French is an asset.
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