Buyer, Business

Grow With Us – Join the Nature Fresh Farms Team

Imagine breaking from tradition to ensure a brighter future for generations to come. At Nature Fresh Farms®, we’re committed to nourishing people and the planet through greenhouse farming.

Since 1999, our family-owned company has pursued a simple yet profound goal: to cultivate a kinder, healthier future. Today, we’re proud to be one of North America’s largest vertically integrated leaders in greenhouse-grown produce. While we are growers, we are also greenhouse builders, plant nurturers, and collaborative partners united by shared values and vision.

Our journey is far from over. As we look to the future, we remain committed to:

• Innovation and conservation
• Reducing waste and promoting biodiversity
• Creating a more sustainable, inclusive, and friendlier world for all

We are currently looking to fill a full-time, permanent position for a Buyer in our Purchasing at our Leamington facility.

• Overview inventory levels of assigned commodities, maintain healthy stock levels, and increase inventory turns.
• Leverage current market insights to drive competitive pricing strategies and proactively mitigate future pricing risks.
• Continually analyze incoming goods versus forecast/demand, establishing re-order points in the system.
• Communicate PO requirements to the Purchasing Manager for approval.
• Frequently review vendor scorecards, flag increasing risk to the Purchasing Manager, and circulate scorecards to suppliers for review.
• Highlight potential obsolete material and 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 with the Purchasing Manager for recommendations.
• Generate price change notice form and review with the Purchasing Manager for further actions.
• Maintain and update commodity data for the assigned commodities in the computerized system.
• Comply with all Health and Safety, Food Safety, Bio Security, and Nature Fresh Policies and Procedure.
• Complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Note:
  
  This 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 CHEP program.
• Post‑secondary education in Purchasing or Supply Chain Management is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in a professional work environment.
• Hands‑on and process-oriented, always looking to improve processes.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in both team settings and independently.
• Ability to work in a fast environment, multitasking and prioritizing work while maintaining attention to details and quality.
• Ability to embrace and adapt to the rapid growth, innovation, and development of the company.
• Valid driver’s license and use of personal vehicle required as needed.
• Spanish considered an asset.

• Most of the day is spent in the office.
• Fast‑paced warehouse environment 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 are full time Monday to Friday 8am‑5pm with Saturdays and holidays as needed.

We’re searching for passionate, purpose-driven individuals who want to make a difference. The right candidate shares our vision for a kinder, healthier future and lives out values that align with ours.

• Growing People – We cultivate greatness every day.
• Respect and Care – We care for our people and our communities.
• One Team – We’re stronger as one.
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