Buyer Quebec

What You'll Do

• 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, establishing re‑order 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, 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 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 company policies and procedures.
• Complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• 3 or more years 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 preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal in a professional environment.
• 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 licence 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 with temperatures varying 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.
• 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 benefits.
• A chance to be part of something bigger than yourself.

Nature Fresh Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides an accessible setting that respects the dignity and independence of people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates during all aspects of the selection process.