Buyer

Job Title: Buyer                          

Department: Supply Chain                          

Reporting To: Manager, Purchasing

Welcome to Daiya Foods, where we are the creators of a revolutionary cheese alternative that tastes, shreds, melts and stretches like traditional cheese. Today, as plant-based food grows in popularity, that spirit of innovation continues to inspire our team. Our diverse portfolio of great tasting foods invites everyone to the table. 

Our dedication to minimizing environmental impact extends across our operations. We operate in a manufacturing facility and office that is LEED certified, embodying our commitment to sustainability through the leadership in energy and environmental design principles.

Join our team of food-loving Daiyans, where our shared passion, vision, and ability to bring smiles to each other's faces fuel our journey of plant-based exploration.

Your Future Job

The Buyer is responsible for material planning, supplier management, and inventory coordination to support the department’s strategic goals. This role ensures the timely replenishment of raw materials, packaging, and essential supplies to maintain smooth manufacturing operations while optimizing inventory levels for efficiency.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with the supply chain and demand planning teams to manage inventory levels, ensuring balance between stockouts and overstocking to meet production needs
• Monitor weekly production schedules to ensure timely replenishment and delivery of materials to warehouses and co-packers
• Coordinate material transitions across teams, ensuring BOMs and related documents are updated across systems
• Track material shipments, resolving any supply chain issues that could cause delays or impact product quality
• Conduct routine inventory reviews and reconciliations, and coordinate shelf-life studies or disposal with internal and external parties
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure consistent supply and favorable terms
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities through negotiation, process improvements, or alternative suppliers
• Support the Quality Assurance team to ensure all materials meet company standards and regulatory requirements
• Support the Purchasing team in sourcing specialized materials or ingredients for new projects

Your Background

• Post-secondary education in Business Administration or Operations and three (3) years of related experience in sourcing or procurement role, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• At least three (3) years’ experience in consumer-packaged goods, preferably perishable food

What You Bring

• Strong negotiation skills to secure favorable terms, conditions, and pricing with suppliers
• Excellent organizational and time management skills in fast-paced environments
• Sharp attention to detail and strong analytical skills, ideal for problem-solving
• Proficient in Excel and ERP software
• Works independently with minimal supervision, prioritizing tasks under pressure
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Persuasive and able to influence at all levels of the organization

Daiya’s Core Competencies

• Emotional Intelligence – You possess the ability to manage emotions, as well as seek to understand the emotions of others around you.
• Growth Mindset – You find opportunities and possibilities when challenged, embrace continuous learning, and constantly strive to grow and improve.
• Effective Communication – You effectively listen, assess, and adjust your communication to align your intention and impact.
• Collaboration – You work with and through others to create great results for Daiya.
• Driving Results – You take the initiative to find solutions, deliver results, maintain focus, and drive accountability.
• Service Excellence – You understand and serve the needs of others (Daiyans, consumers, and our communities)

Compensation, Benefits & Perks

Daiya’s compensation offerings are based on a pay-for-performance philosophy. The pay range for this position is from $65,000 – 80,000 annually; the base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. Permanent team members may be eligible for our competitive annual bonus program, subject to program eligibility requirements.  

At Daiya, investing in our people is a top priority. We believe in building a flexible, hybrid model to make work-life harmony a reality. We strive to build diverse and high performing teams and empower continuous learning to grow and improve ourselves.

• Competitive compensation
• Extended health benefits
• 3 weeks’ vacation
• Flex days
• Retirement savings matching program
• Flexible spending account
• Fun and creative environment
• On-site fitness studio
• On-site practitioners
• Inspiring and innovative work
• Smart and passionate teams
• Making people and the planet a healthier place

At Daiya Foods, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment, one in which employees can bring their whole selves to work everyday.  We welcome and celebrate differences because we believe a multitude of perspectives fosters innovation and will help us achieve our vision.

Daiya Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and prohibits discrimination of any kind.  We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identify or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, religion, marital or family status, age and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.  We endeavor to recruit, develop, and retain the best talent from a diverse candidate pool and truly believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion among our team members is vital to our success as a company.  We trust that in applying for a role with us you value this as well!

Daiya Foods humbly acknowledges that the land on which we work, live, and play is the unceded traditional territory of the Coast Salish peoples, including the Tsleil-Waututh, Squamish, and Musqueam Nations. This connection to the land is not only a source of inspiration but also a guiding force in our journey towards greater environmental stewardship and community engagement.