Purchaser - Leamington, Canada - Nature Fresh Farms Inc

Nature Fresh Farms Inc

Verified Company

Leamington, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Purchaser

Nature Fresh Farms is a Leamington-based greenhouse company with facilities in Leamington, ON and Delta, OH as well as Laredo, TX.

Our company and its innovative, dynamic team is expanding every day, growing new plant varieties and introducing cutting-edge ideas and practices to the fresh produce industry.

However, at Nature Fresh, we don't just grow plants - we also grow people.

Our team is passionate about bringing the highest quality products to consumers, but it is also committed to creating an inspiring, diverse, and team-oriented workplace environment that everyone can enjoy.

Nature Fresh Farms is a recognized leader within the greenhouse farming industry - join our team and help us continue to grow

We are currently looking to fill a permanent, full-time Purchaser position for our Farms operations in our Leamington, ON location.

Job Details:

The Purchaser reports to and assists the Purchasing Manager with all aspects of purchases needed for the farm. It is their responsibility to select, evaluate, approve, and monitor supplies. This may include conducting research on potential vendors and suppliers, inspecting goods, and updating records.

Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Sourcing materials, goods, products, and services and negotiating the best or most cost-effective contracts and deals.
Conduct price auditing to lower the bottom line. Cost should be negotiated when possible.
Base purchases not only on price but also quality of product, service and when product is required.
Establishing professional relationships with clients as well as vendors and suppliers.
Utilize Connect Wise to track suppliers and contacts.
Working closely with Maintenance and Operations to ensure proper products are sourced.
Collaborate with the Supply Crib to ensure the correct products are in stock.
Work closely with Accounting to ensure proper record keeping of purchases is achieved
Make sure that all purchases are assigned to a job or stock.
Issue a purchase order, track all purchases, and enter supporting documents into Connect Wise
Conducting product research and sourcing new suppliers and vendors.
Updating and maintaining records of all orders, payments, and received stock.
Resolve any billing issues or errors related to the purchase order in a timely manner.
Coordinating with the purchasing receiver and following up on delays or orders that have been rescheduled.
Receive incoming products when required.
Manage Vehicle maintenance records, vehicle purchasing records, fleet licensing and vehicle insurance.
Ensure that the food safety and quality policy is communicated to all suppliers of Nature Fresh
Must comply with all Health and Safety, Food Safety, Bio Security, and Nature Fresh Policies and Procedures.
This job description highlights the main components but is not inclusive of other activities that may be required.

Job Requirements:

Good working experience with computers & software programs; Office 36
Internet navigation and experience with ConnectWise a definite asset.
Administrative skills for entering data. Ability to type 25 word a minute.
People skills, relationship building.
Professionalism when dealing with vendors and fellow team members.
Ability to communicate well with suppliers and team members.
Works well under pressure, multitasking and prioritizing work while being attentive to details.
Works well in an open office
Good problemsolving skills and willingness to get the job done.
Industry knowledge or purchasing experience an asset.

Working Conditions:

Must meet tight deadlines.
Some degree of confidentiality in regards to companyrelated matters
Commitment to continuous learning
Able to work independently but also a good team player.
Working with a wide variety of people/cultures in a team setting
Must be available Monday through to Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm. Afterhours or weekends may be required.

Physical Requirements: