At Fraser Valley Specialty Poultry, we’re a family-owned company dedicated to excellence at every stage of the process. From hatching and raising to processing and distributing, we take pride in providing high-quality specialty poultry to our customers. But more than that, we’re a team of hardworking, supportive, and fun-loving people who care about each other.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Specialist at our Yarrow location. If you’re energetic, motivated, and looking for a workplace where you can grow, laugh, and feel valued, then this might be the perfect fit for you!

Why You’ll love Working With Us:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package – Includes extended health, dental, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program and an annual health/lifestyle spending account.

• Paid Orientation and Training – We set you up for success from day one! Our thorough orientation program gives you the knowledge and tools to excel in your role while reinforcing our commitment to food safety, health and safety, and company best practices. You’ll learn how we do things and how we work together to maintain the highest standards.

• Career Growth – We believe in promoting from within and supporting professional development.

• Perks on perks – Two paid coffee breaks

• Team Events – We believe in rewarding our hard-work! Enjoy regular staff appreciation lunches, and company celebrations throughout the year.

• Employee Discount – Enjoy 20% off at our retail store

• Food perks – Access to lunch items at our retail store

• ‘Tab’ system – Full-time employees can use an in-house tab at our retail store

What We’re Looking For:

• Ability to work overtime when required

• A team player with a strong work ethic and a great attitude

• Must have the ability to communicate effectively in English

• Previous experience in farming or food processing, forklift operation, WHMIS, Food Safe, and First Aid are all assets but not required – we’re happy to train the right person!

Position Responsibilities:

• Ensure material suppliers are HACCP and food safety approved for use with food products as required

• Verify and receive all supply orders

• Maintain inventory across all FVSP warehouses

• Lead inventory improvement processes (digital inventory counts, flow of information etc.)

• Inventory management of materials and supplies

• Receiving and storage

• Movements (staging rooms)

• Inventory counts

• Establish minimum and maximum inventory levels, adapt these numbers as required

• Maintain adequate stock levels, keeping up to date with events that may impact the accessibility of processing or time sensitive materials, equipment and apparel

• Research and source new products as requested

• Frequently price check suppliers, ensure fair and competitive cost for materials

• Develop strong long-term relationships with suppliers ensuring the company values are upheld

• Coordinate packaging / supply changes as required with various departments and their managers

• Manage the uniform & boot program for the plant and catching crew

• Create, implement & maintain a supply traceability program for all consumable packaging and ingredients used in processing, farm, and maintenance.

• Analyze data and provide budgetary projections and information to the finance department

• Create and maintain a detailed budget forecasting monthly costs and expenditures

• Create and maintain accurate Bill of Materials

• Ensure purchase orders are accurate before submission to Accounts Payable

FVSP employs a wide range of people from different backgrounds, cultures, and walks of life. We deeply value diversity, equity, and inclusion. Join us and become part of our growing family!

Visit our website at http://www.fvsp.ca

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