Buyer

We have an exciting new opportunity with a leading food produce company located in Delta.

ABOUT OUR CLIENT

Our client is a well-established, family owned firm in the Agricultural produce industry that has been successful in growing their business starting from humble beginnings as a farm to becoming a leading supplier of natural, sustainable fruits and vegetables across Canada and America. This company believes in and invests in their employees - they truly take care of their staff and ensure that they are held to the highest standard when it comes to employee mental and physical health, safe and comfortable work environment, fair and equal pay and more. Our client is also very involved in the community and believe in giving back, they participate in various events, charities and fundraisers and have strong roots in the community.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The Buyer is accountable for procuring materials in accordance with the organization's strategy. Their duties include negotiating discounts and securing lower wholesale prices through bulk orders. The preferred candidate should possess prior purchasing expertise in a similar environment, managing the procurement of high-quality materials and maintaining vendor relationships. As a collaborative team member, the Buyer demonstrates a positive, professional, and proactive work approach.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Source high-quality seeds, fertilizers, equipment, and other materials required for greenhouse operations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors.
• Work with purchasing team to negotiate contracts, pricing, and payment terms with suppliers.
• Keep track of stock levels and place orders as necessary to avoid any disruptions in operations.
• Ensure materials are received and distributed to support operations including working with the warehouse team to ensure proper receiving procedures are being followed and monthly inventory management for greenhouse supplies and fertilizers in Delta.
• Perform vendor analysis and monitoring performance of inventory, including monthly reconciliation of disposal bills for accuracy, pricing, and cost allocation.
• Perform Year End Fertilizer & Crop Supplies Inventory count and valuation.
• Evaluate and compare suppliers to achieve cost-effectiveness and sustainability targets.
• Identify areas of opportunity to minimize and /or eliminate of waste of materials or indiscriminate spending.

Continuously develop supplier base to improve on-time delivery, cost, and quality to ensure the Company’s supply levels are met.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, or related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience in purchasing, preferably in Agriculture, Manufacturing, Retail, Logistics, Grocery and or similar sectors
• Experience with overseas purchasing is a requirement
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and any relevant purchasing software.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Analytical thinker that is well-organized and excellent attention to detail.

COMPENSATION

• $60,000-$80,000
• 3 Weeks Vacation Allowance
• Free Parking
• Hybrid style working after probation
• RRSP Matching
• Extended health benefits
• Education benefits

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply directly to this posting with the most recent version of your resume. If you would like to speak with us regarding this position, please contact Chris Showell at: 604 689 8687 ext. 273 or email cshowell@impactrecruitment.ca. To learn more about our open positions, visit us at impactrecruitment.ca.

ABOUT IMPACT RECRUITMENT

Specializing in a wide variety of industries and recruitment verticals, Impact Recruitment is passionate about matching exceptional talent with exciting new opportunities across Canada. For job seekers, we offer a dedicated approach to finding the right opportunity for your career growth.

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