Buyer, Business

Buyer – Purchasing (Leamington)
Responsibilities

• Overview inventory levels of assigned commodities to maintain healthy stock levels and increase inventory turns.
• Leverage market insights to drive competitive pricing strategies and proactively mitigate future pricing risks.
• Continuously analyze incoming goods versus forecast/demand and establish reorder points in the system.
• Communicate PO requirements to the Purchasing Manager for approval.
• Frequently review vendor scorecards and flag increasing risk to the Purchasing Manager.
• Send out scorecards to suppliers and review them based on the scores.
• Highlight potential obsolete or slow‑moving material to the Dry Goods Purchasing Manager for review.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with key suppliers.
• Request pricing for new or existing items through the RFQ process from the company‑approved suppliers list.
• Generate quote summaries and review them with the Purchasing Manager for recommendations.
• Generate price change notice forms and review them with the Purchasing Manager for further actions.
• Maintain and update commodity data for assigned commodities in the computerized system.
• Comply with all Health and Safety, Food Safety, Biosecurity, and Nature Fresh policies and procedures.
• Complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• The job description highlights the main components but is not inclusive of other activities that may be required.

• 3 or more years of proven experience in the agricultural/produce industry and/or purchasing, packaging, and/or material planning.
• Negotiation skills.
• Critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Extensive knowledge in MS Office (specifically Excel), ERP systems, and the CHEP program.
• Post‑secondary education in Purchasing/Supply Chain Management is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in a professional workplace.
• Hands‑on and process‑oriented, always looking to improve processes.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a team environment and independently.
• Ability to work in a fast environment by multitasking and prioritizing work while paying attention to details and quality.
• Ability to embrace and adapt to rapid growth, innovation, and development of the company.
• Valid driver’s license and use of personal vehicle are required as needed.
• Spanish is considered an asset.

• Most of the day is spent in the office.
• Fast‑paced warehouse workplace where temperatures vary from cooler to temperature‑controlled areas.
• Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs may be required.
• Balance between sitting, standing, and walking throughout the warehouse.
• Working with a wide array of people/cultures in a team setting, including guest workers, locals, contractors, and vendors.
• Hours of work are full time Monday to Friday 8am–5pm with Saturdays and holidays as needed.

• A forward‑thinking, sustainability‑driven company.
• Supportive, people‑first workplace culture.
• Opportunities for growth, learning, and development.
• Competitive wages and benefits.
• A chance to be part of something bigger than yourself.

Nature Fresh Farms is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free work workplace, beginning with the hiring process. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from candidates, in accordance with all relevant legislation. Nature Fresh Farms provides an accessible environment in which all individuals have access in a way that respects the dignity and independence of people with disabilities.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.