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.

• Coordinate and manage procurement events, serving as the main contact between internal teams, suppliers, and customers.
• Address service level challenges by communicating effectively with customers and commercial partners.
• Work alongside demand planners and raw material schedulers to align short- and medium-term supply needs.
• Guide and influence buying decisions through close cooperation with the procurement insight team.
• Administer purchasing agreements and ensure accurate pricing is loaded into supplier price files.
• Oversee long-term contract purchasing and manage supplier purchasing models.
• Review and update procurement documents to ensure all active codes are properly maintained for retail and primal categories.
• Monitor and address retail order amendments, seeking solutions to enhance service levels.
• Manage timelines for procurement activities and attend relevant meetings as required.
• Supervise frozen and fresh stock at external cold storage facilities and manage imported meat schedules when applicable.
• Collaborate with demand planners to understand long-term requirements and adapt to changes in supplier forecasts.
• Assess daily order shortages with the raw material scheduler and escalate issues as needed.
• Sign off on costings and submit documentation to accounts, and contribute to supplier improvement initiatives.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a purchasing or buying role, preferably within a fast-moving fresh food environment.
• Knowledge of meat protein procurement is preferred but not mandatory.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and collaborate within multifunctional teams.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and negotiating purchasing agreements.
• Strong organizational skills, with the capacity to handle multiple tasks and manage procurement timelines.
• Ability to analyze supply and demand forecasts and make informed decisions based on changing requirements.
• Competence in maintaining procurement documentation and ensuring accurate pricing and coding.

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