Senior Operational Buyer

Location: 4951 - 110 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (may vary based on business needs) - fully on-site About The Role The Senior Buyer is a hands-on, highly analytical problem-solver responsible for the procurement needs for the assigned categories and helping build and manage our supply network from our Nisku (EDM2) distribution center. This role is a key on-site procurement expert, driving operational excellence, continuous improvement, and the execution of purchasing strategy. You will ensure the on-time, in-full, and in-quality delivery of the assigned categories and help improve the supplier performance, act as the primary liaison between procurement and site operations, and use data to solve ambiguous problems and deliver measurable results What You Will Be DoingAdvanced Procurement & Supply Chain

• Manage the procurement process and execution for the assigned categories, including placing daily/weekly POs and follow up, forecast demand requirements, manage inventory, and track consumption and carry-over, ensuring optimal cost, quality, and service to deliver the high quality and high value meals to our customers.
• Anticipate issues through daily review of demand and supply checks; investigate and resolve inventory challenges proactively before they impact production.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of weekly spending and cost reporting, proactively identifying and driving cost-saving and optimization opportunities.
• Actively prioritize and problem-solve time-sensitive issues in our supply chain, and proactively work cross-functionally to come up with a solution.

Strategy & Continuous Improvement

• Measure and evaluate performance of assigned categories and suppliers, identifying opportunities to improve KPIs, working together with Sourcing and suppliers.
• Lead initiatives to continuously improve supply chain processes (e.g., forecasting, ordering, safety stock) using data and analytical experience.
• Support the Purchasing Manager in strategic projects and execute Purchasing strategy.
• Maintain a strong ownership mindset, thinking beyond the scope of a given assignment to identify and drive improvements to the broader procurement function.

Site Operations & Communication

• Develop and maintain a strong line of communication with key stakeholders at the DC and serve as the primary on-site liaison for the day-to-day procurement related activities, working closely with Production, Warehousing, and Quality Teams to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Proactively collaborate with DC stakeholders to understand the challenges and opportunities and drive efficiency improvements together.
• Lead onboarding and training of new Procurement Operations team members

At a Minimum, You Have

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business, supply chain or other relevant major. 2-4 years of progressive experience in the supply chain or procurement operations, preferably in CPG and manufacturing industries.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills to effectively manage internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• Strong collaboration skills, experience in working cross functionally.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented: you have well-honed strategies for never missing a deadline or overlooking a key detail, and are comfortable juggling multiple priorities at once under tight timeline.
• You are proactive and take ownership of your work and think beyond the scope of a given assignment.
• Learning never stops: you're innovative, extremely creative and constantly looking for ways to improve upon things.
• An intermediate level in Excel/Gsheets is required.
• Willing and able to work occasionally in a refrigerated environment (0°C to 4°C)
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Activities,duties, or responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

What You’ll Get In Return

• Competitive salary and health benefits
• 75% discount on HelloFresh or Chefs Plate weekly box subscription
• High impact work to help feed thousands of families in Canada
• Opportunity to learn and grow
• Work with a hard-working and supportive team

Working Conditions It’s no surprise that as a food company, we use many ingredients that may be considered common allergens (i.e. peanuts, tree nuts, milk, etc.). Whether this role is based out of our headquarters or one of our distribution centers, it is possible that you may be exposed to such allergens in this role. If you have any concerns with being exposed to any particular food ingredients, including meat, please disclose this during the hiring process. If this sounds like you, please click the "Apply Now" button. If this role doesn't quite match what you're looking for, but you'd like to know more about joining the HelloFresh team, please visit our Jobs page to view our other vacancies. We'd love to hear from you! HelloFresh Canada uses AI-integrated technology to help us process and evaluate applications more efficiently. This includes tools that screen and assess candidate qualifications based on the requirements for this role. While these tools assist our workflow, all final selection decisions are made by our hiring team. This is a posting for an existing vacancy. We are actively seeking to fill this position. #factor #JD1008 Calgary, AB Pay Range $73,000—$75,000 CAD