Buyer

Job summary

The Buyer is responsible for converting purchasing plans into action by creating accurate purchase orders and managing supplier relationships. They must monitor delivery commitments to mitigate supply risks and maintain precise procurement records within the ERP system.

Job details

Keep Production Moving, One Order Ahead At Vitalus, every product starts with the right materials arriving at the right time. As a Buyer, you'll play a key role in keeping our operations running smoothly by turning purchasing plans into action, building strong supplier relationships, and staying ahead of potential supply challenges. If you're organized, proactive, and calm under pressure, this is an opportunity to make a real impact across the business. Is This You? * You thrive on staying organized and keeping multiple priorities moving without missing the details. * You communicate clearly, build strong relationships, and enjoy working with suppliers and internal teams to solve problems. * You take pride in preventing issues before they happen and want to grow your procurement career in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. What You'll Do Turn Plans Into Action * Review purchasing requirements and create accurate purchase orders that support production and operational needs. * Manage order changes, revisions, and cancellations while maintaining accurate ERP records. Stay Ahead of Supply Risks * Monitor open orders and delivery commitments to identify potential delays before they impact operations. * Prioritize expediting efforts on the orders that matter most. Keep Teams Informed * Build productive relationships with suppliers and gather timely updates on orders, availability, and delivery commitments. * Share important information with stakeholders so decisions can be made quickly and confidently. Protect Data Accuracy * Maintain complete and accurate procurement records within the ERP system. * Resolve discrepancies before they affect inventory, receiving, invoicing, or reporting. What You'll Bring * Diploma or degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field. * 2+ years of purchasing, procurement, or related experience. * Experience creating and managing purchase orders in an ERP environment, preferably Microsoft D365. * Experience within food manufacturing, dairy processing, or another regulated industry. * Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to stay composed when priorities shift. * SCMP designation, or progress toward a professional procurement designation, is an asset. Ready to Make an Impact? If you enjoy creating order from complexity, building strong supplier partnerships, and helping operations run smoothly, we'd love to hear from you. Join Vitalus and help ensure the right materials are in the right place at the right time.

What you’ll do

The Buyer is responsible for converting purchasing plans into action by creating accurate purchase orders and managing supplier relationships. They must monitor delivery commitments to mitigate supply risks and maintain precise procurement records within the ERP system.

Requirements

Candidates need a diploma or degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field and at least 2 years of procurement experience. Proficiency in ERP systems, specifically Microsoft D365, and experience in regulated industries like food manufacturing are highly valued.

Listed skills

• Procurement · Preferred
• ERP · Preferred
• materials · Preferred
• Microsoft · Preferred
• Organized · Preferred
• Production · Preferred
• Supply Chain · Preferred
• Teams · Preferred
• Accuracy · Preferred
• ERP systems · Preferred
• invoicing · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Purchasing
• Procurement
• Supplier Relationship Management
• ERP Management
• Purchase Order Creation
• Supply Risk Monitoring
• Expediting
• Problem Solving
• Inventory Management
• Communication
• Organization
• Data Accuracy

Job areas

• Logistics
• Manufacturing
• Food & Beverage
• Administrative

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