Weekend Buyer, Packaging

Overview

This is a weekend role offering a 4 day work week. The weekend schedule is Friday – Monday (Weekend 4 × 10s). As the Weekend Packaging Procurement Buyer you will be responsible for the following activities.

• Own purchasing and inventory management activities for a variety of packaging Stock Keeping Units (SKUs), ensuring the right product is at the right place at the right time while considering cost targets, contracted suppliers, demand needs and logistical parameters.
• Manage key weekly operations processes including placing purchase orders, tracking freight, managing production issues, paying invoices, analyzing data and managing inventory and capacity levels.
• Collaborate and own relationships with Hello Fresh distribution centers, 3PL warehouse locations, and suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and inventories match demand requirements, guaranteeing punctual deliveries and maintaining inventory levels that align with the production schedule. Hold suppliers accountable to on‑time delivery and excellent quality when needed.
• Resolve any unforeseen problems with suppliers relating to operations, purchasing or quality/performance quickly and professionally.
• Lead and facilitate team meetings with the warehouse and procurement teams to ensure their readiness for success each weekend.
• Manage cross‑functional continuous improvement initiatives by recommending and testing new processes and implementing positive change.
• Work with a team of internal stakeholders to continue building, growing, and improving offsite production capabilities.
• Support teammates to ensure that no boxes are missed and no ingredients are subbed due to supply chain challenges.

• Independent and autonomous, able to navigate through the workday and escape where needed.
• A leader and a team player, able to delegate and assign tasks to support the team with clarity, organization, and efficiency.
• Proactive, able to identify and address issues as they arise.
• Customer‑centric and resourceful, willing to get creative to satisfy customer needs.
• Organized and adaptable with proven ability to prioritize, work under pressure, and meet time‑sensitive deadlines.
• Detail oriented and data driven—curious about what insights can be derived from data.

• A bachelor’s degree is required.
• 1–3 years of procurement and/or sourcing experience.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel.

• Box Discount – 75% discount on weekly Hello Fresh and Chef’s Plate meal kits and 50% off weekly Factor meal box.
• Health & Wellness – Health and dental benefits from day 1, a Health Spending Account, unlimited access to the Headspace app and 25% discount on Good Life fitness memberships.
• Vacation & PTO – Generous vacation and PTO to help you create a good work‑life balance.
• Family Benefits – Parental leave top‑up program for expectant parents.
• Growth & Development – Career progression support, development opportunities, and investment in learning through a company‑wide L&D fund.
• Work Hard & Have Fun – Team socials and company days.
• Diversity & Inclusion – Commitment to DEI with ERGs like Fresh Pride, Women Empowered and LIMES.
• Food Puns – Punny meeting room names and more.

At Hello Fresh, flexible work arrangements are essential. We provide Flexible Hybrid work, allowing you to choose when and how often you work from the office or from home. This includes a minimum of two days in the office per week, with most teams in office between two and three days per week.

As a food company, you may be exposed to common allergens such as peanuts, tree nuts, milk, etc. If you have concerns about exposure to particular food ingredients, including meat, please disclose this during the hiring process.

Interested in joining the Hello Fresh team? Don’t be chai – apply! Submit your application in PDF format today.

Toronto, ON. Pay Range: $60,000—$70,000 CAD.