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:
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Innovation and conservation
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Reducing waste and promoting biodiversity
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Creating a more sustainable, inclusive, and friendlier world for all
We’re Hiring!
We are currently looking to fill a full-time, permanent position for a Buyer in our Purchasing Department at our Leamington facility.
What You'll Do:
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Overview inventory levels of assigned commodities, to maintain healthy stock levels and to increase the inventory turns
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Leverage current market insights to drive competitive pricing strategies and proactively mitigate future pricing risks.
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Continually analyse incoming goods verses forecast/demand, establish re-order points in the system,
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Communicate PO requirements to the Purchasing Manager for approval
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Frequently review Vendor scorecards and flag increasing risk to Purchasing Manager
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Frequently sending out scorecards to suppliers and review with suppliers based on score.
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Highlights potential obsolete material, slow moving material to the Dry Goods Purchasing Manager for review.
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Build and maintain professional relationships with key suppliers
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Request pricing for new or existing items through the RFQ process from the company approved suppliers list.
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Generate quote summaries and review with Purchasing Manager, for recommendations
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Generate price change notice form and review with Purchasing Manager, for further actions.
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Maintain and update commodity data, for the assigned commodities, in the computerized system
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Comply with all Health and Safety, Food Safety, Bio Security, and Nature Fresh Policies and Procedure
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Complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation
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This job description highlights the main components but is not inclusive of other activities that may be required
What You Bring:
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3 or more years in proven experience in the agricultural/produce industry and/or purchasing, packaging and/or material planning.
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Negotiation skills
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Critical thinking and analytical skills
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Attention to detail
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Extensive knowledge in MS Office (specifically Excel), ERP systems and CHEP program.
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Post-secondary education in Purchasing/Supply Chain Management is preferred
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Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal in a professional work environment
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Must be hands-on and process oriented, always looking to improve processes.
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Ability to work with minimal supervision in a team environment, as well as independently
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Ability to work in a fast environment by multitasking and prioritizing work while being attentive to details and quality.
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Ability to embrace and adapt to the rapid growth, innovation, and development of the company.
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Valid drivers license and use of personal vehicle are required as needed.
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Spanish considered an asset
What To Expect:
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Most of the day is spent in the office
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Fast paced warehouse environment where temperatures vary from cooler to temperature-controlled areas.
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Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs may be required
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Balance between sitting, standing, and walking throughout the warehouse
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Working with a wide array of people/cultures in a team setting. These include guest workers, locals, contractors, and vendors, etc.
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Hours of work are full time Monday to Friday 8am-5pm with Saturdays and Holidays (as needed
Who We're Looking For
We’re searching for passionate, purpose-driven individuals who are eager to make a difference — not just in their day-to-day work, but in the world around them. The right candidate is someone who shares our vision for a kinder, healthier future and lives out values that align with our own.
At Nature Fresh Farms, our GROWS Company Values guide everything we do — from how we collaborate as a team to how we grow as individuals and as a business:
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
If you’re someone who believes in doing meaningful work, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is motivated by innovation and impact, you’ll feel right at home here.
Why Work With Us?
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A forward-thinking, sustainability-driven company
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Supportive, people-first workplace culture
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Opportunities for growth, learning, and development
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Competitive wages and benefits
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A chance to be part of something bigger than yourself
Ready to Grow With Us?
If you're inspired to make a real impact and grow your career in an innovative, purpose-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you!
Click the “Apply” button and submit your resume to take the next step in your career with Nature Fresh Farms.
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.
