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About Us

At Atlantic Packaging, every box tells a story and yours begins here. As a proudly Canadian-owned company with over 80 years of excellence in the corrugated packaging industry with operations within North America (Ontario, Quebec and United States), we’re committed to sustainability, customer excellence and community impact. Since 1945, we’ve supported local jobs and built a legacy of trust with our clients and team members. At Atlantic, your ideas matter, your growth is supported and your work makes a real impact.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an analytical and results-driven Buyer reporting to the Operations Manager who is responsible to manage our end-to-end purchasing lifecycle. In this core role, you will take full ownership of daily buying requirements, work with the Procurement Supervisor for product sourcing and implement strategic vendor initiatives to protect profit margins and ensure competitive pricing.

What You’ll Do

• Execute daily purchasing functions, taking complete ownership and responsibility for all customer demands and corresponding buying requirements
• Maintain and control vendor files to ensure costs and specifications are accurate
• Manage vendor relationships and engage in continuous improvement strategies to optimize costs, delivery terms, and other related metrics to ensure maximum profitability and competitive costs
• Perform regular analysis on new & existing items to ensure our pricing is competitive & profitable
• Work closely with Operations and internal stakeholders to align purchasing with customer needs and expectations
• Work with Accounts Payable team to ensure vendor accounts are in good standing
• Track market price and sales trends for key commodities to time purchases and mitigate price volatility
• Prepare reports on buying metrics, savings, and trends for management
• Develop and implement buying plans and sourcing strategies for key spend areas
• Develop supplier programs, including performance scorecards, price models, and risk assessment programs
• Analyze supplier quotations to select the most cost-effective buying options without sacrificing quality
• Prepare customer proposals based on client specifications, ensuring accurate and profitable item costing
• Ability to work core business hours of 8:00am – 5:00pm Eastern standard time Monday through Friday
• Other duties as required

What You Bring

• Some post secondary technical training from an accredited institution or minimum 2 years experience in buying. Experience in packaging or redistribution would be an asset
• Strong mathematical skills
• Excellent analytical, interpretive, and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication/documentation skills
• Knowledge of effective negotiation skills and how to apply them to standard business transactions
• Ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks and schedule priorities
• Self-motivated, detail oriented and the ability to process confidential and/or controlled information
• Strong Microsoft office skills, previous ERP system experience would be an asset
• Excellent organization and planning skills with ability to perform multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work in a team and autonomously with little direction

What We Offer

• Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage (dependents included)
• Teamwork-focused culture with sustainability initiatives and social events
• A culture of appreciation through a point-based recognition
• Opportunities for advancement and internal movement
• Education assistance for continuous skill development
• Academic scholarships for employees’ children
• Safety equipment and PPE support program
• Retirement savings and wellness initiatives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Inclusion and Accessibility

Atlantic Packaging is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible and respectful environment for all candidates. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team—we’re here to support you.

We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in joining Atlantic Packaging. While we appreciate the time and effort invested, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please Note:
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal and background check. Details will be provided through the application process.

Hiring Range : $60,000 - $70,000 per year. A candidate’s experience and knowledge may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. This posting is for an existing vacancy.