Buyer, Business

We are hiring a full-time, permanent Buyer for our Purchasing department at our Leamington facility.

• Overview inventory levels of assigned commodities, to maintain healthy stock levels and to increase the inventory turns
• Leverage current market insights to drive competitive pricing strategies and proactively mitigate future pricing risks
• Continually analyse incoming goods verses 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
• Frequently send out scorecards to suppliers and review with suppliers based on 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
• This job description highlights the main components but is not inclusive of other activities that may be required

• 3 or more years in 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/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 setting 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 drivers 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/cultures in a team setting. These include guest workers, locals, contractors, and vendors, etc.
• Hours of work are full time Monday to Friday 8am-5pm with Saturdays and Holidays (as needed)

Competitive wages and benefits

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 setting 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.