Supply Chain Planning & Purchasing Specialist

Join Riverside Natural Foods Ltd., As a B-Corp certified, Triple-Bottom Line company, we proudly manufacture nutritious, 'better-for-you' snacks such as MadeGood and GOOD TO GO. We’re on an ambitious mission to double our business by 2027, and we need talented individuals like you to help us reach new heights. So, lace up your boots and let’s tackle the climb together.
The Procurement Specialist is primarily responsible for optimizing purchasing requirements of direct materials (packaging materials and/or ingredients) required for production of branded and private label brands as assigned. Materials Management : Ensures timely availability and efficient allocation of materials for various manufacturing sites within the Riverside network by assessing material requirements against available inventories. Proactive on industry trends and lead times to mitigate risk.
Determines material requirements for a select portfolio of material items, creates, reviews, and communicates purchase orders and/or contracts to vendor partners, follows up on movement of goods so that materials arrive on time and in full.
Continuous Improvement : Participates in continuous improvement projects that involve sourcing & procurement activities, collaborate with various stakeholders as needed.
Data Management : Involved in data integrity activities ensuring that system data is accurate and valid, works with various stakeholders to validate and confirm data to help ensure system is helping inform strong decision making for sourcing & procurement, as well as related teams. Monitors and supports updates in SAP master data (contracts, Purchase Orders, and material- and vendor-specific master data)
Cost Efficiency: Ensures best purchasing options are evaluated to maximize efficiency/cost.
Key Performance Indicators: Adheres to internal KPIs including inventory values, turns and other inventory metrics as per department targets.
Track and/or manage releases of vendor-managed inventory (VMI) as required.
Collaborates with R&D, transportation, marketing, packaging engineering and planning teams as needed on projects and to manage any supply chain challenges or opportunities to ensure material availability for on-time consumption in production.
Supplier Relationship Management : Help to establish RESPECT and confidence with customers.
Educate customers, distributors, brokers, and sales agents on product attributes and benefits while displaying HUMILITY .
Demonstrate OWNERSHIP by managing customers as if they were your own.
Sourcing & Procurement Manager.

Intermediate level of computer and technical skills with an emphasis on MS Office Suite
Proven ability to make decisions based on a mixture of information, analysis, experience, and judgement.
Excellent planning, organizing, multitasking and time management skills.
Post-secondary degree or diploma in Supply Chain, Business or Engineering.

• 1-2 years of experience in a supply chain or procurement function, preferably in a fast-paced food manufacturing setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel including pivot tables, formulas, etc.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with SAP (or comparable ERP systems) Key Accountabilities Responsibility KPI / Metric Target Learns existing systems and processes 95% of procurement portfolio learned (materials, suppliers, ordering dynamics, invoice management, etc)1 month Cross-Functional Collaboration Learns basic functions of at least 3 different departments (i.e. supply planning, demand planning, production planning, FSQA, accounts payable, logistics, etc)2 months Continuous improvement Develops 2-3 continuous improvement opportunities on how to improve processes, systems, tools, etc. 3 months Inventory Management Meets established inventory targets for key materials and categories (to be established once specific portfolio determined)3 months

65,000—$75,000 CAD

Exact compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education, and training, as well as other organizational needs, while balancing internal equity.
Help us shape what this organization will look like and what we’ll offer the world, into the future. This means rolling up your sleeves and sometimes building the process – fast! – We’re a flat organization with few silos which means you’ll have full access to everyone from our founders to our production staff. Speak up, share your ideas and go places you normally wouldn’t – like the plant, or the boardroom.
Personal development : We’ll support and empower you to chart your own path and reach any heights you set for yourself. Count on us to give you the training and tools to grow and progress.
Bring the consumer voice into your work by protecting product quality, availability, and experience, acting early when standards slip, and delivering consistent value that earns trust, advocacy, and long-term brand love.
You must be willing to try, ask and answer challenging questions, test and learn, turn over every stone, keep moving forward and help us find a way through. Resourcefulness and grit will be your constant companions at Riverside and will serve you well.
We pride ourselves in being respectful and supportive of others while shining brightly through our innovative, high-quality products. Continuous improvement: As a learn-as-we-go organization, we rely on each other to continuously improve everything we touch to make it better, more efficient, more sustainable, and more endearing to customers, consumers, employees, vendors, partners and the community. Join Employee-Led Resource Groups (ERGs) championing mental health, sustainability, diversity, women, and LGBTQ+ rights
Riverside Natural Foods Ltd. is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you have a disability and require accommodation in the interview process, please let us know when you apply.