Junior Buyer

Made Better isn’t just a claim; it’s our Dare promise.

Dare has been a proudly Canadian, family-owned company since 1889. Throughout our long history, we’ve created some of the most loved brands in the country including Bear Paws cookies, REALFRUIT gummies, Breton crackers, Melba Toast and many more. For over 130 years we had been located in the Kitchener area since the family’s original store opened in 1892. We are head quartered in Cambridge Ontario and we’ve expanded our roots far beyond. With manufacturing plants in North America and over 1400 employees, Dare is part of the fabric of Canada.

At Dare our dedicated team works passionately to uphold our tradition of excellence, innovation and quality in every aspect of our operations. Our state-of-the-art facilities utilize advanced technology to ensure consistency and quality while meeting the evolving needs of our consumers and customers.

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.

Total Rewards Package: Our Total Rewards package reflects the investment we make in our employees to help them and their families achieve their well-being goals. Total Rewards at Dare Foods includes a competitive base salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits and retirement programs. In addition, we offer paid time off, career development opportunities as well as reward and recognition programs.

At Dare Foods Limited, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive, accessible, equal-opportunity environment that welcomes all individuals from all backgrounds because we know it will make our company a better place to work. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment.

We want to thank all candidates in advance for their interest; only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we cannot confirm the receipt of individual applications or resumes.

Salary offers will be determined based on the candidate's skills, experience, and internal equity.