Purchasing Assistant

Quik's Farm Ltd. is a wholesale cut flower grower based in Chilliwack, BC, with over 20 acres of indoor and an additional 35 acres of seasonal outdoor growing space. Quik’s Farm is geared towards the intense production of cut Chrysanthemums, Oriental Lilies, Alstroemeria, and other seasonal crops utilizing state-of-the-art growing systems and leading-edge technology to produce high quality products for our diverse customer base throughout Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest USA.

This position offers you an opportunity to be part of a dynamic, fun-loving, and growing team!We are currently hiring a highly motivated Purchasing Assistant to provide next-level support, organization, and accountability within our rapidly evolving procurement department. You will be assisting our Lead Purchasing Coordinator to ensure all necessary purchasing data is up to date, purchase orders are created, and inventory is managed effectively and efficiently.

To ensure your success as a Purchasing Assistant, you should possess excellent interpersonal skills and highly organized data management skills. As an outstanding Purchasing Assistant, you will be someone who utilizes systems and software to provide solutions and transparency in the background and ensures a seamless inter-departmental flow of information. This position reports directly to the Lead Purchasing Coordinator.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate inventory logs for both fresh product and hard goods across the company
• Track weekly price trends from multiple suppliers and vendors, ensuring sales and production information remains relevant
• Provide summary data of purchased goods for key events, providing analysis of trends, usage, and pricing
• Maintain proper records of certifications, vendor agreements, and international trade agreements
• Assist with preparation and issuance of purchase orders
• Ensure follow through for quality assurance of received goods and services
• Maintain database records accurately and effectively
• Work closely with purchasing lead to ensure enough required for sales and production are filled
• Attend meetings with vendors, take notes of discussions, and ensure timely follow-up

Qualifications:

• Able to lift, carry, and move a minimum of 25 lbs.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid time-management and organizational skills
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Ability to be resourceful and solve problems
• A keen eye for detail
• A commercial mindset
• Experience working with horticulture or floriculture industries is an asset
• Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to utilize mathematics and accounting skills at a grade 12 or post-secondary level
• Completion of high school and/or applicable post-secondary education

Core Competencies:

• Professional
• Client-focused
• Ability to follow-up
• Able to take initiative
• Teamwork
• Strong work ethic and values
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Problem solving

This position may require you to work on Saturdays and statutory holidays. There will be no Sunday work.

Benefits and competitive wages are offered based on level of experience and value you can bring to the team.

Please apply with a cover letter and resume to hiring@quikfarm.ca

Thank you for the time and effort that you put into your application. Applicants who are shortlisted for this position will be contacted soon.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $19.00-$21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• On-site parking
• Store discount

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• administrative assistant: 2 years (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Chilliwack, BC: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person