Purchasing Representative

1 week ago


Victoria, Canada Islands West Manufacturers Full time

If you are looking to join a dynamic and growing team, Islands West Produce has the right job for you With a long history in Victoria, we pride ourselves on providing excellent client service and being passionate about our Islands West product offerings.

Our Sales Team is looking for a tenacious and savvy Purchasing Representative to help us expand our territory and clientele. This individual will develop and maintain excellent customer service with new and existing accounts, and will oversee a basket of produce commodities, including analyzing buying patterns, planning forward purchases, sourcing supply, and negotiating pricing, terms and other business-related issues.

**YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE**:

- Handling purchases from B.C., the U.S. and Mexico
- Negotiating price and claims concessions to ensure their basket of produce commodities is competitive in the marketplace, providing optimal margins for the company.
- Monitoring and maintaining proper inventory levels, and plan purchases accordingly.
- Source new supplies for key produce items and ensure suppliers are reliable and provide quality products.

**SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS**:

- This role requires some weekend and holiday availability.

**YOUR QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE**:

- College or University graduate (preferably Business or Economics)
- A minimum of 2 years of solid hands-on buying or selling experience in the produce industry preferred.
- Ability to work independently and within a sales team environment.
- Effective communication, negotiation, and relationship building abilities.
- Basic computer literacy in MS Office 365.
- Valid Class 5 driver's license with clean driver's abstract (Drivers N abstract & personal insurance discount)

**OUR COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION PACKAGE INCLUDES**:

- Base salary
- Extended healthcare benefits eligibility
- Company cell phone
- Employee discounts on products.
- Development opportunities


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