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.

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 analyse incoming goods versus forecast/demand, establish re‑order points in the system.
• Communicate PO requirements to the Purchasing Manager for approval.
• Frequently review vendor scorecards and flag increasing risk to Purchasing Manager.
• Send out scorecards to suppliers and review with suppliers according to score.
• Highlight potential obsolete material, 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 Purchasing Manager for recommendations.
• Generate price change notice form and review with 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.

• 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 of MS Office (specifically Excel), ERP systems, and CHEP program.
• Post‑secondary education in Purchasing/Supply Chain Management is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, in a professional work environment.
• Must be hands‑on and process‑oriented, always looking to improve processes.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a team environment, as well as independently.
• Ability to work in a fast environment by multitasking and prioritizing work while being attentive 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 are 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 and cultures in a team setting, including guest workers, locals, contractors, and vendors.
• Full‑time hours 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 advantages.
• A chance to be part of something bigger than yourself.

Nature Fresh Farms is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free work environment, 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.