Saje Natural Wellness Hiring for Manufacturing Buyer at Vancouver, BC Full Time

For over 25 years we’ve been helping our community with essential oil blends that actually work. These essential oil blends treat stress, pain, gut, balance, and support in relaxation prior to sleep, and for symptoms of coughs and colds. We know that a life committed to wellness is greater than one focused on illness, and believe that reaching for natural can enhance your long-term health and wellness, every day.

We have been ranked by Canadian Business and PROFIT as one of Canada’s fastest growing companies. To support us on our journey, we are seeking diverse, purpose-lead people to join our team.

Get ready to celebrate global wellness with us.

Description

Reporting to the Procurement Manger, Co-Manufacturing and working closely with Planning teams and co-manufacturers, the Manufacturing Buyer is responsible for sourcing, setting up contracts and procuring the right materials at the best possible price within the agreed to lead time to meet monthly and annual demand.

Through day to day functions, theManufacturing Buyer contributes to maintaining and strengthening Saje’s culture; proactively engaging in behaviors that align with Saje’s values: Wellness, Growth, Celebration, Greatness and Belonging.

Responsibilities

Develop procurement strategies for set portfolio – to improve operational efficiencies, aid business performance and work towards a strategy of continuous improvement. Research and evaluate areas of opportunity; implement new processes; deliver updates and reports as and when needed.

A negotiator – negotiate with vendors to get the best possible price, payment terms, shipping terms and MOQ’s

Relationship management – work collaboratively, negotiate and engage with stakeholders and suppliers regarding new projects, supplies and initiatives and advise of impact of change on purchasing and production activities. Attend meetings and update others on issues and or concerns (risk management).

Be fully responsible for ordering components – work with the Supply Planning and Demand Planning teams to ensure raw materials are accurately ordered per forecast and buy plans requirements. Work with Innovation/product teams to purchase the newly developed and ensure all aspects including cost, quantity, timeline, and quality are met.

Be fully responsible for Production order, Purchase order and Transfer order on-time delivery – monitor PO delivery schedules with vendors to ensure on time delivery, maintain all information of PO accurately in Rhizome and other related documents and accurately maintain and close all productions orders and transfer orders on time.

Vendor management – establish good working relationships with vendors, ensure QA documentation is received with each component, liaise between vendor and QA on such documentation (MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet), COA, GC’s) and ensure the vendors keep their commitment and have the agility to support special requests. Identify issues/gaps in vendor performance and work with them to act on performance improvements.

Preparation of RFP’s – Identification of primary and secondary sources for all components; Continuous development and calculations on blend formulations sheets to assist with sending out Saje’s annual demand in form or RFP; maintenance of all incoming component information where required and contract management.

An expert of raw materials – be the expert who knows of his or her own portfolio well and be able to answer all inquiries including pack size, cost, lead time, MOQ (Minimum Order Quantities), and seasonal restrictions.

Contributes to a team environment where all Team Members consistently experience a sense of belonging and inclusion.

Applicant Requirements

Knowledge and experience with ERP / MRP systems and processes, as well as BOM’s.

Experience with ERP systems – Microsoft Dynamics AX considered an asset.

Proficiency in Word, Outlook, Power Point and Excel especially with Pivot tables, VLOOKUP and similar formulas for data analysis.

Strong understanding of Procurement best practices and Supply Chain process flow systems.

Experience with production process knowledge, and the ability to provide recommendations for procedural improvements in the areas of planning, inventory, and purchasing.

Great people, interpersonal and communication skills to ensure effective operations with merchandising, product, marketing, retail locations, and vendor order status

Data accuracy with excellent attention to detail (costing, optimal order quantity, and revise PO’s as required).

Ability to work independently and prioritize, plan and multitask with a sense of urgency.

Strong analytical, negotiation and problem solving skills (recommending resolution and follow-up).

Ability to adapt to new process flows and change management systems.

Plan strategic goal setting of both short and long-range goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures for the purchasing portfolio.

Has their SCMP designation or working towards it considered an asset.

Key Relationships

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, Co-Manufacturing