- Market Analysis and Supplier Identification:
- Conduct thorough market research to identify trends, pricing, and emerging products in the bulk food, agricultural, CPG and Grocery sectors.
- Evaluate and select suppliers based on quality, cost, reliability, and other key performance indicators.
- Negotiation and Contract Management:
- Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with suppliers to secure favorable agreements.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure a reliable and efficient supply chain.
- Order Placement and Tracking (import):
- Generate purchase orders and manage the procurement process from order placement to delivery.
- Collaborate with logistics and warehouse teams to ensure timely and accurate product deliveries.
- Quality Assurance:
- Work closely with quality assurance teams to establish and maintain product quality standards.
- Address and resolve any quality issues with suppliers promptly.
- Cost Optimization:
- Analyze costs and identify opportunities for cost savings without compromising product quality.
- Implement strategies to optimize procurement processes and reduce overall expenses.
- Collaboration and Communication:
- Liaise with internal departments such as sales, marketing, and finance to understand their procurement needs.
- Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams to align procurement activities with overall business objectives.
- Compliance and Risk Management:
- Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies.
- Identify and mitigate risks associated with procurement activities.
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Purchasing associate – retail consumer goods and bulk food commodities - Vaughan, Canada - Dass Imports International Limited
Description
Job Title:Purchasing associate – retail consumer goods and bulk food commodities (Import and Export).
About Us: Dass Imports International Ltd is a dynamic and rapidly growing company specializing in the distribution of food, agriculture and packaged consumer goods. We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented purchasing associate with expertise in import and export of bulk food, agricultural & consumer-packaged goods (CPG), and Grocery, catering to both retail and bulk procurement. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in managing the end-to-end procurement process, ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods while maintaining high-quality standards. This position requires a keen understanding of the CPG and Grocery industries, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
· Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
· Proven experience (at least 5+ years) in purchasing – import/export, preferably within the bulk food, agriculture, CPG and Grocery industries.
· Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build and maintain positive supplier relationships.
· Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
· Knowledge of procurement software and tools.
· Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Additional Details:
· Competitive salary based on experience plus commission.
· On-site role with approximately 25% travel.
How to Apply: Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and explaining why you are the right fit for this role.
We look forward to welcoming a new member to our dynamic team
