Jamesway Chick Master Incubator Company Inc. is a global provider of commercial Poultry Incubation Products and Services. Jamesway is a privately held company, headquartered in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada and operates subsidiaries in the United States, United Kingdom, Malaysia and China.
Jamesway is a leader in the poultry industry, committed to innovation and excellence. We specialize in developing state-of-the-art incubation products that meet the evolving needs of the poultry sector. Our team is driven by a passion for delivering high-quality, reliable, and innovative solutions that empower our customers. Today, Jamesway is one of the top three brands worldwide in Poultry Incubation and has a customer base reaching every corner of the world.
Description
We are looking for a Junior Buyer (6-month contract) who will be responsible for the timely and cost-effective procurement of materials and services to support business operations. Reporting to the Director of Procurement, this role manages supplier relationships, purchasing activities, and inventory requirements while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure uninterrupted production and continuous improvement.
The successful candidate is an organized, detail-oriented purchasing professional who thrives in a manufacturing environment. They possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, can effectively manage multiple priorities, and are committed to building productive supplier relationships while supporting operational excellence through efficient procurement practices.
Responsibilities:
- Review and process purchase requisitions (PRs) for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company procurement policies.
- Manage a portfolio of materials, Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), and suppliers to ensure manufacturing targets are achieved.
- Oversee all purchasing activities in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment for own portfolio.
- Ensure the continuous supply of materials and communicate potential supply risks that may affect business operations.
- Build, maintain, and strengthen supplier relationships through effective communication and collaboration.
- Support engineering and product change requests by assessing and communicating impacts on material availability and supply continuity.
- Collaborate with Production, Finance, Inventory, Planning, Engineering, Quality, and Logistics teams to ensure the efficient flow of goods and services.
- Partner with suppliers to develop continuous improvement plans focused on on-time delivery, quality, and overall supply chain performance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 1-2 years of purchasing or buyer experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Post-secondary education in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field is required.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Why Join Us
- A collaborative and supportive team dedicated to innovation and excellence in the poultry industry.
- Competitive Salary: 50-55k, commensurate with experience.
- PTO & Statutory holidays.
- Employee Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Company social events: BBQ, golf tournament, etc.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $50,000.00-$55,000.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Cambridge, ON N1R 7L3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Buyer/purchasing: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
