Buyer, Business

Overview

Nature Fresh Farms® is a family‑owned greenhouse farming company committed to nourishing people and the planet. We are looking to fill a full‑time, permanent position for a Buyer at our Leamington facility.

• 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 analyze 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, flag increasing risk to the Purchasing Manager.
• Send out scorecards to suppliers and review them 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 supplier 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 action.
• 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.

• 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 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, always looking to improve processes.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a team environment and independently.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work while maintaining attention to detail and quality.
• Ability to embrace and adapt to 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 50lb 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 of work are full time Monday to Friday 8am‑5pm with occasional 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 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.