Purchase Trader (United States/ Canada)

International Food Connectors; Toronto; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global food trading company is seeking a Purchase Trader Expert to join their remote purchasing team. The role involves connecting suppliers and customers, identifying business opportunities, and managing international food product purchases. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience, is proactive, and fluent in English. This position offers consultancy contracts, a commission scheme, and travel opportunities to connect with the team in Europe.

Benefits

Commission scheme

Travel opportunities

Remote work flexibility

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in food product purchases.
• Proven track record in the international market.
• Skilled at building long-term supplier and customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Connect suppliers and customers worldwide.
• Identify new business opportunities in the agri-food trade.
• Represent the company at international trade fairs.

Skills

Experienced Purchase Trader

Relationship building

Market research

Fluent in English

Job description

At International Food Connectors, we’re looking for an ambitious Purchase Trader Expert to join our purchasing team. We supply a wide range of frozen and chilled products, including poultry, pork, beef, fish, dairy, fruit, vegetables, and potato products.

In this role, you’ll be at the heart of the dynamic agri-food trade industry connecting suppliers and customers worldwide, identifying new opportunities, and contributing to our fast-growing global business.

Your Profile

• Experienced Purchase Trader (5+ years);

• Proven track record in managing and growing international food product purchases in the U.S. and Canada;

• Skilled in building and maintaining long-term relationships with suppliers and customers;

• Experienced in conducting market research to identify new business opportunities;

• Willing to represent International Food Connectors at international trade fairs and during client and supplier visits abroad;

• Proactive, solution-oriented, and driven by challenges;

• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

For this position, we’re seeking a remote colleague based in the U.S. or Canada. Most of our team is based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. A few times a year, you’ll have the opportunity to work from our Rotterdam office for a few days to stay connected with your colleagues.

• Consultancy contract;

• A commission scheme;

• Travel opportunities.

You’ll join a hardworking and passionate international team of approximately 20 colleagues within this department. Together, you’ll be responsible for expanding International Food Connectors’ global wholesale activities.

Are you on board?

Are you excited to take on this challenge and see yourself thriving at International Food Connectors? Apply now by sending your CV and cover letter in response to this vacancy. Do you have questions about the position? Contact us at [e-mail].