Operational Buyer

at  Sollio Agriculture

WHY SOLLIO AGRICULTURE?

You’ll be part of Canada’s largest agricultural network, created by and for producers over 100 years ago. You’ll be helping our farmers grow, progress and prosper.
Like them, we’re passionate and forward-looking. Farming is a challenge. That’s why we’re moving forward together, in the right direction.
Our sector is seeking a:

The position requires supporting, participating in, and managing the tasks described below:

• Manage purchase orders, purchase returns, early orders, and contracts, ensuring that products are delivered on time and within established quality parameters. Manage any discrepancies in products not received.
• Manage discrepancies in invoices and credits from suppliers including pricing or terms, resolving errors with suppliers and updating systems.
• Participate in the analysis of purchasing data and trends to identify opportunities for cost reduction, efficiency improvement and risk mitigation.
• Participate in the forecasting process.
• Participate in the supplier selection process.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, not limited to process implementations, daily work instruction, procedure development and governance on best business practices.
• Along with the strategic buyer, support the procurement process in conducting market research and analysis to identify potential suppliers, assess their capabilities and gather pricing information.
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring effective communication and follow-up on outstanding issues.
• Monitor stock inventory and position alignment with the purchase strategy and supply and demand plan.
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance, providing feedback and making recommendations for improvement.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and requirements and contribute to the development of procurement plans to meet these needs.
• Ensure compliance with all laws, regulations and organizational policies related to purchasing activities and follow operational procedures.