Job Description

Join Our Purpose - Feeding the Future

Nutreco is a member of the SHV family, and we are committed to 'Feeding the Future' through sustainable and innovative practices. Nutreco has two business lines: Skretting is a leading global provider of innovative aquafeed solutions, revolutionizing aquaculture for a sustainable future. Trouw Nutrition specializes in animal nutrition and is committed to advancing livestock health and productivity through cutting-edge solutions. 

Trouw Nutrition is hiring… The Purchasing Assistant provides clerical and administrative office work such as data processing, document processing, as well as record and file maintenance, supporting the purchasing/procurement department. The role focuses on the execution of operational processes and supports the Procurement Manager and overall department.

This role will be positioned in the purchasing/procurement departments where data, documents and information are being processed following standardized procedures. This position works with buyers to ensure proper order levels and timing of delivery to achieve optimum production efficiency at the facility.

About The Role

Responsibilities:

• Reviews, processes, & executes weekly mill/warehouse order requests, and daily formulation requests ensuring supply, and following through until delivery to ensure timeliness, and accuracy.
• Create and administers contract purchase orders from bookings made by buyer.
• Handles inbound trucking and ingredient issues as needed.
• Receives, classifies, consolidates data and information in various systems / databases according to the relevant work instructions.
• Processes invoices, expense statements and other financial documents.

Skills and Expertise

Qualifications:

• Diploma / Bachelor in Business Administration (Procurement / Operations Management, Agriculture or Operations Engineering), or related training; specialization in procurement will be considered an asset;
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in procurement management in the agri-commodity markets preferred;
• Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite  and knowledge of procurement management using an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system;
• Understanding of logistics (rail, truck, and container);
• Must be passionate about your career!

Why You Will Love Working with Us:

• Our commitment to continuous learning,
• Supportive team Environment
• An attractive total compensation package that includes a competitive health, dental, vision package and retirement benefits!
• A full-time position in an international, dynamic environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth within Nutreco and the broader SHV group

We are committed to employment equity, and we encourage applications from qualified individuals, including women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.

Our corporate values FEED your career: Passion | Inclusivity | Integrity | Trust | Curiosity. These values are engrained into our core and shape everything we do.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.