Title:  Junior Buyer

Job Description

A buyer procures quality food products and non-food products for businesses. Responsibilities include maintaining supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. Regular market analysis to predict trends is a key task.

This role also includes meeting with our major client to understand their needs and propose multiple options to meet their requirements, expectations.

The salary range for this position is $50,000-53,000. 

Job Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential suppliers for food/non food products (CPG, smallware, etc.)
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of products
• Stay updated with industry trends and regulations related to food procurement
• Collaborate with our client to determine product needs and preferences
• Manage and maintain supplier/client relationships

Qualifications

Education:

• Education bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as nutrition, or business administration or supply chain management

Experience:

• At least 2 years of experience in food/non food procurement, preferably within the food industry

• Analytical skills to assess market trends, pricing, and supplier performance
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and certifications, such as HACCP and organic labeling
• Fluency in French and English, both written and spoken to effectively communicate with suppliers and internal teams.

About Aramark

What We Offer OR Aramark Compensation Includes:

• Extended benefits including health, dental and vision from the first day of employment
• Aramark Canada’s Defined Contribution Pension Plan from the first day of employment
• Three (3) week’s annual paid vacation + 3 personal days
• Employee Recognition Program including Service Awards
• Diverse and inclusive workforce
• Aramark Scholarship Program for dependents of full- time employees

At Aramark, we empower our people to create moments that matter through exceptional hospitality experiences. We serve more than a dozen industries with pride and passion, building community, connection and careers all across the world. 

You'll be surrounded by some of the most innovative minds in the industry and powered by our shared mission to pursue what matters. Here, you'll have the opportunity to do great things for our people, our planet, our partners and our communities. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions and enable your growth. Supported by committed leadership, you'll be empowered to try new things and find solutions to tough problems. No matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is to help you reach your full potential and pursue what matters.