Purchasing Administrator

Family owned and operated for 40 years, Great Lakes Greenhouses is the largest grower, shipper, and packer of hydroponic cucumbers in North America. We are a 118-acre state-of-the-art facility on one site providing year-round production. Our mandate is to produce the healthiest safest food. At Great Lakes Greenhouses we pride ourselves on maintaining quality and excellence in everything we do.

Purchasing Administrator

Job Responsibilities and Accountability:

• Provide strategic pricing support for production and packaging groups
• Develop and maintain vendor relationships
• Continuously search and develop strategic sourcing opportunities
• Negotiate terms of agreements. Issue and track Purchase Orders
• Maintain effective communication and regularly update groups on active orders and daily schedules
• Process paperwork by matching receiving packing slips with purchase orders for goods.
• Invoice Reconciliation regarding any discrepancies
• Tracking for outbound and inbound shipments
• Ordering of different products at the farm level
• Prepare and maintain purchasing files, reports and records
• Monitor inventory levels of issued materials and stocks. Compile inventory reports.
• Any other tasks and responsibilities requested by Management
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods and services
• Resolve any issues or disputes with vendors in a timely manner
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in procurement

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred)
• Proven experience as a Purchaser or in a similar role
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes and best practices
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Ability to analyze data and make informed purchasing decisions
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of vendor management principles
• Familiarity with agriculture industry is a plus

Wage is based on experience

Thank you to all candidates for applying. Please note that only qualifying applicants will be contacted.

Great Lakes Greenhouses welcomes and encourages applications with disabilities to apply. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require a specific accommodation due to a disability or documented medical need, please contact the Human Resource Department so that arrangements can be made for the appropriate accommodation. Great Lakes Greenhouses is achieving a culture and work environment that is supportive of employees with disabilities and promotes dignity, independence, integration, and equal opportunity.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• purchasing: 1 year (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Leamington, ON N8H 3V6 (required)

Work Location: In person