Buyer

at  FRESH START FOODS

Neptune Fresh Produce Inc.
Join one of the BEST teams in the Industry
At Fresh Start Foods you’ll find qualified professionals that stand out with their experience and understand that customers are at the centre of everything we do.

We are seeking individuals:

• Who are customer centric
• Who are able to deliver on their commitments
• Who value individual excellence and collective performance
• Who care and give back - sustainable agriculture, the environment, corporate citizenship
• Who go above and beyond to provide options for our customers
• Who understand the foodservice/hospitality/retail business and bring extensive knowledge and experience

Position Overview
As our innovative business continues to rapidly grow, we are seeking a full-time Buyer to answer to the growing needs of GFS Specialty Company, Fresh Start Foods in Richmond, BC.
The Buyer is in charge of analyzing, negotiating and making deals. The successful candidate will research, evaluate, and buy the best quality products for the company – either to resell the products or to use for production. They are responsible for maintaining accurate cost records, product life-cycle management, and managing fully landed product costs. Acts as the divisional resource for inventory and supplier related business needs (primary supplier contact).
Shift: Monday - Friday, office hours (flexible start time). This position is hybrid.
Salary: $70,000-75,000 per year, plus bonus based on performance

Duties and Responsibilities

• Sourcing and purchasing food products, Including packaging
• Negotiating contracts and product costs
• Analyzing market trends
• Managing inventory levels
• Collaborating with other departments (Warehousing, Fleet, Production, and Sales.)
• Managing vendor relationships and performance
• Optimizing purchasing processes
• Forecasting demand
• Managing documentation
• Ensuring compliance with company policies
• Leading initiatives for specific category assignment
• Driving cost saving initiatives
• Other duties as required

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Previous experience in purchasing/buying is an asset.
• Produce industry experience is an asset.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Effective communication in an open and direct manner; conveys information clearly and concisely, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter who thrives on working in a fast paced environment.
• Strong attention to details.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Accountable and dependable.

Fresh Start Foods offers a range of benefits, including:

• Flexible benefits program including dental, vision, prescription drugs, disability, and extended health coverage
• Company matched retirement program
• Profit Sharing
• In-house certification, training, and career advancement opportunities
• Employee appreciation events and social club activities all year round
• Positive employee culture and rewards for performance

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted. Fresh Start Foods is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.
If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to:
For Jobs in British Columbia
careers@freshstartfoods.com
For Jobs in Ontario
fsferecruitment@freshstartfoods.com
Use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line

• Sourcing and purchasing food products, Including packaging
• Negotiating contracts and product costs
• Analyzing market trends
• Managing inventory levels
• Collaborating with other departments (Warehousing, Fleet, Production, and Sales.)
• Managing vendor relationships and performance
• Optimizing purchasing processes
• Forecasting demand
• Managing documentation
• Ensuring compliance with company policies
• Leading initiatives for specific category assignment
• Driving cost saving initiatives
• Other duties as require