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1 result for Supply Chain Specialist in Windham Centre, ON
- Brantford, ON
- remote
- Permanent
- 67000.00 - 100000.00 CAD / Yearly
- <p>On behalf of our client, Robert Half is seeking a Protein Procurement Buyer based in Brantford, ON. This on-site position focuses on purchasing within the protein sector and offers the chance to play a central role in supplier and customer engagement. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with various teams to ensure efficient procurement processes and maintain supply continuity.</p> <strong>Job Responsibilities</strong> <ul><li>Coordinate and manage procurement events, serving as the main contact between internal teams, suppliers, and customers.</li><li>Address service level challenges by communicating effectively with customers and commercial partners.</li><li>Work alongside demand planners and raw material schedulers to align short- and medium-term supply needs.</li><li>Guide and influence buying decisions through close cooperation with the procurement insight team.</li><li>Administer purchasing agreements and ensure accurate pricing is loaded into supplier price files.</li><li>Oversee long-term contract purchasing and manage supplier purchasing models.</li><li>Review and update procurement documents to ensure all active codes are properly maintained for retail and primal categories.</li><li>Monitor and address retail order amendments, seeking solutions to enhance service levels.</li><li>Manage timelines for procurement activities and attend relevant meetings as required.</li><li>Supervise frozen and fresh stock at external cold storage facilities and manage imported meat schedules when applicable.</li><li>Collaborate with demand planners to understand long-term requirements and adapt to changes in supplier forecasts.</li><li>Assess daily order shortages with the raw material scheduler and escalate issues as needed.</li><li>Sign off on costings and submit documentation to accounts, and contribute to supplier improvement initiatives.</li></ul> <strong>Job Requirements</strong> <ul><li>Minimum of 3 years of experience in a purchasing or buying role, preferably within a fast-moving fresh food environment.</li><li>Knowledge of meat protein procurement is preferred but not mandatory.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and collaborate within multifunctional teams.</li><li>Experience managing supplier relationships and negotiating purchasing agreements.</li><li>Strong organizational skills, with the capacity to handle multiple tasks and manage procurement timelines.</li><li>Ability to analyze supply and demand forecasts and make informed decisions based on changing requirements.</li><li>Competence in maintaining procurement documentation and ensuring accurate pricing and coding.</li></ul>
- 2026-11-11T00:00:00Z