ABOUT MARSAN FOODS
MARSAN FOODS is a Canadian-owned food manufacturing company founded in 1970. With facilities in Scarborough, Marsan serves customers within casual dining, retail grocery, healthcare and airline sectors. Focused on customer service and quality products, Marsan Foods is quickly becoming a leader in the Canadian food supply market. The success of Marsan is reliant on the creativity, hard work and ambition of its team who is supplied with the tools and support they need to create ingenious solutions and products for the customers.
We pride ourselves on building strong bonds between teammates and rewarding hard work. We recognize potential and value sincerity, positivity and growth.
ABOUT JOB
Department: Procurement
Reports To: Director, Procurement
Job Summary
The Senior Buyer is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing materials, products, and services required to support business operations. This role ensures cost-effective procurement while maintaining quality standards, supplier performance, inventory targets, and on-time delivery requirements. The Senior Buyer develops strategic supplier relationships, analyzes market trends, and collaborates with internal stakeholders to support organizational goals
Key Responsibilities
Procurement & Purchasing
- Source and procure materials, products, equipment, and services in accordance with company requirements.
- Manage the end-to-end purchasing process, including supplier selection, quotation analysis, contract negotiations, and purchase order issuance.
- Ensure timely procurement of materials to support production schedules and operational needs.
- Monitor inventory levels and coordinate replenishment activities to avoid stock shortages or excess inventory.
Supplier Management
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors.
- Evaluate supplier performance based on quality, delivery, cost, and service metrics.
- Conduct supplier reviews and implement corrective actions where necessary.
- Identify and qualify new suppliers to improve competitiveness and reduce supply chain risks.
Cost Management & Negotiation
- Lead negotiations for pricing, contracts, payment terms, and service agreements.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement procurement strategies that improve overall value.
- Analyze market trends, commodity pricing, and supplier capabilities to support purchasing decisions.
- Achieve annual cost reduction and procurement performance objectives.
Strategic Sourcing
- Develop sourcing strategies aligned with business requirements.
- Conduct market research and benchmarking to identify best-in-class suppliers.
- Support supplier diversification and risk mitigation initiatives.
- Participate in cross-functional projects to enhance procurement efficiency and supply chain performance.
Compliance & Reporting
- Ensure all purchasing activities comply with company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain accurate purchasing records, contracts, supplier documentation, and procurement reports.
- Track and report key procurement metrics including cost savings, supplier performance, and inventory trends.
- Support internal and external audits as required.
Collaboration
- Work closely with Production, Operations, Quality Assurance, Engineering, Finance, and Warehouse teams.
- Support new product launches and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior buyers and purchasing team members.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Procurement, or a related field.
- Professional purchasing designation (e.g., SCMP, CPSM, CPM) is considered an asset.
- 5–8+ years of progressive purchasing or procurement experience.
- Experience in manufacturing, food production, packaging, or industrial environments preferred.
- Proven track record of successful supplier negotiations and cost reduction initiatives.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Advanced knowledge of procurement processes and supply chain principles.
- Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of inventory management and demand planning concepts.
Working Conditions
- Office and manufacturing environment.
- Occasional travel may be required for supplier visits, audits, and trade shows.
- May require flexibility to support urgent operational and supplier matters.
Pay: $70,000.00-$80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
