At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage buying events and coordinate with suppliers and customers in the protein procurement process.
- Company: Join Hilton Foods Canada, a leader in the fresh food industry.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, inclusive culture, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with accommodations available for all candidates.
- Why this job: Be a key player in sourcing quality proteins and making an impact in the food industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in buying or purchasing, preferably in fresh food; strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 66848 - 83560 $ per year.
PURPOSE OF ROLE
- Organise and manage buying events with Walmart buyers
- Main point of contact between customer, suppliers and commercial
- Raising service level challenges with customer and commercial
- Coordinating the short- and medium-term requirements with the demand planner and raw material scheduler
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Suppliers
- Key contact for customer and commercial communications
- Work alongside procurement insight team to guide and influence buying decisions
- Loading purchasing events and purchasing agreements to Foods Connected platform
- Loading agreed prices to supplier price files and signing off with suppliers
- Management of long-term contract purchasing
- Suppliers purchasing model management on Foods connected and with the customer
- Ensuring all active codes are set up in the procurement documents – retail and primal
- Reviewing retail order amendments and solutions to improve service level
- Timeline management of buys
- Attend S&OP Meetings
- Manage imported meat schedules (if applicable)
- Frozen stock management at external cold-stores (if applicable)
- Management of external fresh stock at cold-stores (if applicable)
- Demand Planning
- Work with demand planner to understand long term requirements
- Overseeing the short- and medium-term supplier forecasts. Making decisions on next steps if the forecast drops or reviewing options with forecast increases/shorts
- Raw material Scheduler - reviewing daily order shorts to understand impact to the business and what steps can be taken to mitigate. Escalate to Protein Procurement manager and commercial where required.
- Raw material Scheduler – checking usage on supplier
- NPD and CI Attendance – feed in procurement insight around pricing, availability etc
- Sign off costings and submit to accounts
- Raising supplier improvement plans with WM buyers and commercial team
KEY EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Preferably meat protein knowledge, though not a prerequisite. Ideally, from a buying/purchasing background, preferably from a fast-moving fresh food environment.
- Excellent communication skills and works well within a multifunctional environment.
Hilton Foods Canada is committed to building a culture of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees. At Hilton Foods Canada, we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise the HR representative. All requests for an accommodation and the accommodation measures will be handled in a confidential manner at all times.
Protein Procurement Buyer in Brantford employer: Hilton Food Group
Hilton Foods Canada is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture, prioritizing employee growth and development. With a commitment to diversity and equal opportunities, employees benefit from a supportive environment that encourages continuous improvement and innovation in a fast-paced, automated food production setting. The company offers competitive salaries and a strong focus on safety and compliance, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
