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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

• Overview inventory levels of assigned commodities to 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 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 with suppliers based on score.
• 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 with the Purchasing Manager for recommendations.
• Generate price change notice forms 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 procedures.
• Complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• This 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.
• Strong negotiation, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Extensive knowledge of MS Office (especially 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 work environment.
• Hands‑on and process‑oriented mindset, always looking to improve processes.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a team environment, as well as independently.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work while being attentive to detail and quality in a fast‑moving environment.
• Willingness to embrace and adapt to the rapid growth, innovation, and development of the company.
• Valid driver’s license and use of a personal vehicle are required as needed.
• Spanish considered an asset.

• Most of the day is spent in the office.
• Fast‑paced warehouse environment with temperatures varying from cooler to temperature‑controlled areas.
• Occasional lifting up to 50 lb.
• 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.
• Full‑time hours Monday to Friday 8am–5pm with Saturdays and holidays as needed.

• 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.
• Win by Challenging – We reimagine what’s possible.
• Serve With Purpose – We make things happen.

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

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