Purchasing Assistant

Quik's Farm Ltd; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Store discount

Job summary

Quik’s Farm Ltd. is a wholesale cut flower grower based in Chilliwack, BC, with over 20 acres of indoor and additional 35 acres of seasonal outdoor growing space.

Quik’s Farm focuses on Chrysanthemums, Oriental Lilies, Alstroemeria and other seasonal crops for Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest USA. We are hiring a highly motivated Purchasing Assistant to support our procurement team by ensuring data accuracy, creating purchase orders, and managing inventory for efficient operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or higher and post-secondary education as applicable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, time-management and data-management abilities.
• Proven analytical skills with ability to track inventory and pricing trends.
• Experience in horticulture or floriculture is an asset.
• Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Monitor inventory levels for fresh product and hard goods across the company.
• Track monthly price trends from multiple suppliers and vendors.
• Provide summary data for purchased goods for key events, analyzing trends, usage, and pricing.
• Maintain records of certifications, vendor agreements, and international trade agreements.
• Assist with preparation and issuance of purchase orders.
• Ensure quality assurance of received goods.
• Maintain database records accurately and effectively.
• Collaborate with Lead Purchasing Coordinator to place and fulfill orders.
• Attend meetings with vendors and follow up on actions.

Skills

Strong communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Teamwork

Resourceful

Commercial mindset

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

Post-secondary education

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Quik’s Farm Ltd. is a wholesale cut flower grower based in Chilliwack, BC, with over 20 acres of indoor and an additional 35 acres of seasonal outdoor growing space. Quik’s Farm is geared towards the intense production of cut Chrysanthemums, Oriental Lilies, Alstroemeria, and other seasonal crops utilizing state-of-the-art growing systems and leading-edge technology to produce high quality products for our diverse customer base throughout Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest USA.

This position offers you an opportunity to be part of a dynamic, fun-loving, and growing team! We are currently hiring a highly motivated Purchasing Assistant to provide next-level support, organization, and accountability within our rapidly evolving procurement department. You will be assisting our Lead Purchasing Coordinator to ensure all necessary purchasing data is up to date, purchase orders are created, and inventory is managed effectively and efficiently.

To ensure your success as a purchasing assistant, you should possess excellent interpersonal skills and highly organized data management skills. As an outstanding purchasing assistant, you will be someone who utilizes systems and software to provide solutions and transparency in the background and ensures a seamless inter-departmental flow of information. This position reports directly to the Lead Purchasing Coordinator.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Monitor accurate inventory levels for both fresh product and hard goods across the company.
• Track monthly price trends from multiple suppliers and vendors, ensuring sales and production information remains relevant.
• Provide summary data for purchased goods for key events, providing analysis of trends, usage, and pricing.
• Maintain proper records of certifications, vendor agreements, and international trade agreements.
• Assist with preparation and issuance of purchase orders.
• Ensure follow-through for quality assurance of received goods.
• Maintain database records accurately and effectively.
• Work closely with the Lead Purchasing Coordinator to ensure required orders are placed and fulfilled to support sales and production needs.
• Attend meetings with vendors, take notes of discussions, and ensure timely follow-up

Qualifications & Requirements

• Able to lift, carry, and move a minimum of 25 lbs.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid time-management and organizational skills
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Ability to be resourceful and solve problems
• A keen eye for detail
• A commercial mindset
• Experience working with horticulture or floriculture industries is an asset
• Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to utilize mathematics and accounting skills at a grade 12 or post-secondary level
• Completion of high school and/or applicable post-secondary education

Core Competencies

• Professional
• Client-focused
• Ability to follow-up
• Able to take initiative
• Teamwork
• Strong work ethic and values
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Problem solving

Benefits

• On-site parking
• Store discount

Work Location

In person

This position may require you to work on Saturdays and statutory holidays. There will be no Sunday work.

Salary Range: $22- 25 per hour