About the role
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 are 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 position for a Buyer for our Purchasing department at our Leamington, ON location.
The Buyer Dry Goods is responsible for the coordination of materials for our Canadian Distribution Center and 3rd party growers. They also submit PO’s in support of the direction from the purchasing manager and inventory requirements.
Job Specific Duties
- Overview inventory levels of assigned commodities, to maintain healthy stock levels and to increase the inventory turns
- Continually analyse incoming goods verses forecast/demand, establish re-order points in the system,
- Communicate PO requirements to the Purchasing Manager for approval
- Frequently review Vendor scorecards and flag increasing risk to Purchasing Manager
- Frequently sending out scorecards to suppliers and review with suppliers based on score.
- Highlights potential obsolete material, 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 NFF 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.
- Additional duties as assigned by the Dry Goods Purchasing Manager.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- 3 or more years in 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 is preferred
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal in a professional work environment
- Must be 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 drivers license and use of personal vehicle are required as needed.
- Spanish considered an asset
Working Conditions
- Most of the day is spent in the office
- Fast paced warehouse environment where temperatures vary from cooler to temperature-controlled areas.
- Working with a wide array of people/cultures in a team setting. These include guest workers, locals, contractors, and vendors, etc.
- Hours of work are full time Monday to Friday 8am-5pm with Saturdays and Holidays (as needed)
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.
About Nature Fresh Farms Inc.
Our Promise: Food you can feel good about.
As an innovative leader in the greenhouse industry, Nature Fresh Farms has grown to become one of the largest independent, vertically integrated greenhouse vegetable farms in North America. With over 230 acres of greenhouses in Leamington, ON, and Delta, OH, Nature Fresh Farms is dedicated to delivering exceptional flavor and quality. We don’t just provide premium produce—we’re growing for a kinder future. Our passion lies in creating a better path forward for people and the planet through long-term sustainability and forward-thinking innovation. Using only the most advanced greenhouse technology and efficient resourcing methods, we’re on a mission to help others eat well and live their best lives. Discover how we’re planting the seeds for a brighter tomorrow.
About the role
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 are 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 position for a Buyer for our Purchasing department at our Leamington, ON location.
The Buyer Dry Goods is responsible for the coordination of materials for our Canadian Distribution Center and 3rd party growers. They also submit PO’s in support of the direction from the purchasing manager and inventory requirements.
Job Specific Duties
- Overview inventory levels of assigned commodities, to maintain healthy stock levels and to increase the inventory turns
- Continually analyse incoming goods verses forecast/demand, establish re-order points in the system,
- Communicate PO requirements to the Purchasing Manager for approval
- Frequently review Vendor scorecards and flag increasing risk to Purchasing Manager
- Frequently sending out scorecards to suppliers and review with suppliers based on score.
- Highlights potential obsolete material, 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 NFF 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.
- Additional duties as assigned by the Dry Goods Purchasing Manager.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- 3 or more years in 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 is preferred
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal in a professional work environment
- Must be 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 drivers license and use of personal vehicle are required as needed.
- Spanish considered an asset
Working Conditions
- Most of the day is spent in the office
- Fast paced warehouse environment where temperatures vary from cooler to temperature-controlled areas.
- Working with a wide array of people/cultures in a team setting. These include guest workers, locals, contractors, and vendors, etc.
- Hours of work are full time Monday to Friday 8am-5pm with Saturdays and Holidays (as needed)
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.
About Nature Fresh Farms Inc.
Our Promise: Food you can feel good about.
As an innovative leader in the greenhouse industry, Nature Fresh Farms has grown to become one of the largest independent, vertically integrated greenhouse vegetable farms in North America. With over 230 acres of greenhouses in Leamington, ON, and Delta, OH, Nature Fresh Farms is dedicated to delivering exceptional flavor and quality. We don’t just provide premium produce—we’re growing for a kinder future. Our passion lies in creating a better path forward for people and the planet through long-term sustainability and forward-thinking innovation. Using only the most advanced greenhouse technology and efficient resourcing methods, we’re on a mission to help others eat well and live their best lives. Discover how we’re planting the seeds for a brighter tomorrow.