Job Description

The Buys will be responsible for the cost-effective procurement of all goods and services required by the Company. In many cases the Buyer will be responsible for identifying suppliers, obtaining proposals, and implementing successful proposals. In other cases the Buyer will provide support to Senior Management during negotiations and implement the resulting agreement.

Salary: $55,000 - $75,000

• Reviewing purchase requisitions to ensure the correct supplier, price, taxes and dates are in place. Issuing subsequent purchase orders, receiving PO confirmations, following up with suppliers. Expediting orders when required. Ensuring supplier invoices are process in a timely manner
• Regularly obtaining competitive quotes or proposals, identifying cost reduction opportunities and conducting market validations of current arrangements. Assissting internal customer with purchasing inquiries
• Developing relationships with key suppliers unique to the company or those who have been identified as suppliers at a corporate level. This includes: documenting and maintaining current supply agreements through the use of standard supply contract, as well as establishing supply agreements. In addition completing proposal evaluations considering the entire supply chain costs and optimizing all associated costs
• Coordinate and adminster the asset disposition process
• Inbound freight: Track, trace and monitor inbound freight shipments for components as well as the administration of landed cost transactions
• All employees have an obligation to report food safety and quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate corrective measures

• University Degree or equivalent experience
• 3-5 Years in Purchasing/Supply Chain
• Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) would be preferred
  

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.