Posted 2 months ago
Buyer
@ EarthFresh
Burlington, Ontario
Overview
EarthFresh is hiring a Buyer to procure fresh produce from growers and suppliers across Canada, reporting to the Director of Procurement, Canada. The role covers purchasing bulk and packed produce, managing inventory and building supplier relationships. Schedule flexibility and occasional travel within Canada and the U.S. are required.
Responsibilities:
- Identify company purchasing needs and forecast demand
- Evaluate suppliers and negotiate produce pricing
- Build relationships with growers and suppliers across Canada
- Manage inventory and product rotation
- Monitor deliveries and update price lists
Requirements summary:
- Business or relevant diploma or degree
- 3-5 years buying or procurement experience
- Produce industry experience an asset
- Proficiency in MS Office and inventory software
- Strong negotiation and relationship skills
- Willingness to work outside regular hours and travel
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-08
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-27
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-27
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Business operations |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Schedule | evening |
| Travel | air: minimal · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Business, Agriculture |
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EarthFresh
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Full company description
Established in 1963, EarthFresh is an international produce company with operations in the US and Canada. EarthFresh specializes in supplying the Retail and Food Service industries with both conventional and organic potatoes, carrots, and onions. Vertically integrated in all aspects of the potato industry – from seed breeding, seed production and tablestock production to packing and distribution. EarthFresh is a market leader with the largest stock of exclusive potato varieties in North America. We believe that "real" food comes from the Earth, and that in order to provide real food, we need to take care of our environment and those who live in it. EarthFresh is rooted in environmental sustainability. We know that implementing and executing sustainable practices through technological innovation, environmental impact planning, corporate safety initiatives and community relations activities will allow us to feed future generations. For current career opportunities please visit https://www.earthfreshfoods.com/careers/
- LinkedIn followers
- 3,132
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 114
- Reported office locations
- 1095 Clay Avenue, Burlington, Ontario L7L 0A1, CA
- 3800 Naturally Fresh Blvd, Atlanta, Georgia 30349, US
- 992 Highway 6 North, Millgrove, Ontario L8N 2Z7, CA
- Business categories
- Grocery
- Organic Food
- Wholesale
- Other recorded names
- EarthFresh
- EarthFresh Foods
- EarthFresh Foods
- EarthFresh Farms
- Specialties
- Potatoes
- Organics
- Packaging Innovation
- Fresh Produce
- Seed Breeding
- Seed Production
- Tablestock Production
- Distribution
- Farming
- Organic Potatoes
- Sustainability
- Corporate Responsibility
- Healthy Lifestyles
- Environmentally friendly
- Carrots
- Onions
- Packaged Goods
- and Agriculture
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Established in 1963, EarthFresh is an international produce company with operations in the US and Canada. EarthFresh specializes in supplying the Retail and Food Service industries with both conventional and organic potatoes, carrots, and onions. Vertically integrated in all aspects of the potato industry – from seed breeding, seed production and tablestock production to packing and distribution. EarthFresh is a…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food and Beverage Services |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Burlington, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1963 |
| Specialties | PotatoesOrganicsPackaging InnovationFresh ProduceSeed BreedingSeed ProductionTablestock ProductionDistributionFarmingOrganic Potatoes |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 7 |
| View page |
Since 1963, EarthFresh has been an international leader in the produce industry, with operations in both the U.S.A. and Canada. We proudly specialize in providing the Foodservice and Retail industries with a wide selection of conventional and organic potato varieties ideal for frying, baking, mashing, boiling, and roasting.
We are a team of fantastic people who are joined together by the same belief – that “fresh produce is a way of life”. EarthFresh invites you to be a part of our ever-growing team and share in our success!
OBJECTIVE
Reporting to the Director of Procurement, Canada, the Buyer will be responsible for procuring fresh produce from multiple regions across Canada. The main responsibilities of this position will include purchasing both bulk and packed fresh produce, managing inventory as well as developing grower relationships with new and existing suppliers.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in business or a relevant field of study
Experience & Skills:
- 3-5 years of buying/procurement experience (within produce industry is a strong asset)
- Proficient in MS Office in addition to knowledge of inventory management software
- Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, interpersonal)
- Excellent organizational skills
- Detail oriented and able to balance multiple priorities
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills
- Strong relationship building and negotiating skills
- Flexibility and willingness to work outside of regular working hours as required
- Ability to travel from time to time in Canada/U.S. (attend trade shows, visit vendors, etc.)
- Agriculture/product knowledge as it relates to produce industry considered an asset
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Identify purchasing needs of the company.
- Work with internal departments to forecast demand and appropriate inventory levels.
- Evaluate suppliers for quality, service, and supply of produce items.
- Build relationships with new and existing suppliers and growers.
- Negotiate with suppliers and growers in order to maintain a competitive cost of goods.
- Manage purchased inventory and rotation of product.
- Monitor purchases for on-time deliveries and overdue shipments.
- Update price lists for departments and communicate accordingly.
- Perform other duties as required by the Director of Procurement, Canada.
EarthFresh is committed to providing employment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We are committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.
If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department to work with you to meet your needs.
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