Protein Buyer

About the company

Centennial Food Solutions is a leading provider of customized quality center-of-the-plate products in Western Canada. Our goal is simple: to connect our communities through great food and exceptional service. Our reputation as a dependable and flexible partner is why discerning restaurants, retailers, foodservice, and trading companies choose us time and time again. With branches across Western Canada and a vast network of business brands, we are uniquely positioned to bring value to our partners at every turn.

Position Title: Buyer

Location: Calgary, A.B (T2B 3M1)

Job Type: Full Time Permanent

Key Responsibilities:

Reporting directly to the Branch Manager, the Buyers’ duties and responsibilities will include but will not be limited to:

• Maintaining accurate inventory levels in the warehouse.
• Correctly ensure all costing is correct and up to date for all the items purchased, both in house and in outside storage.
• Notify Sales Reps of upcoming price increases.
• Purchasing products using a 10-week average as a guideline to determine usage and purchasing amounts.
• Work with Sales Reps to make sure increase or decrease of volumes are being met.
• Continue monitoring stock level and dates of product, production dates, best before dates, etc.
• Watch out for dead stock and work with Sales Manager to help move it out.
• Work with warehouse and let them know of any added items and or TBO items that are arriving.
• Work with suppliers to ensure besting pricing is offered.
• Watch for price increases and pre purchasing before the increase happens to guarantee aggressive pricing.
• Work with General Manager in blending cost of existing stock with new arriving stock (fresh beef, fresh pork, fresh bacon, and any other blending need).

Qualifications and Skills:

• 3 to 5 years of related industry experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Office, etc.)
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, customers, colleagues, and staff.
• Must possess a valid Drivers license.

Benefits and Perks

• Comprehensive Health and Dental coverage for you and your family.
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan with company matching contributions.
• Subsidized Company Share Ownership plan.
• Employee Family Assistance Program (support for mental health, financial services, and legal needs).
• Employee pricing on thousands of high-quality foods.
• Career advancement opportunities and training across the company.
• Instant Pay: through pay streaming you can have instant access to earnings without having to wait for payday!
• Belonging to a team that is passionate about food and long-term success.

Please note:

• Candidates must be legally able to work in Canada at this time. Centennial Food Solutions regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas.
• Please note that final candidates for this position may be required to undergo a confidential pre-employment background check which may include but not be limited to criminal, and/or credit testing.

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Store discount
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Purchasing: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driver's License (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Calgary, AB: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: On the road