Crop Nutrient Supply and Distribution Purchaser

We are Sollio Agriculture. We support farmers across Canada to help them maximize their performance, keeping in mind that there are only 24 hours in a day and 365 days in a year.

We bring together passionate people devoted to helping each other and moving forward together. These are men and women who are not afraid to work hard and get their hands dirty, every day.For them, agriculture is about family, community, and food.

Our pan-Canadian presence means that we’re there for them, on-site, when and where they need us.With our partners’ facilities as well as our own, we now have a total of 320 locations in nine provinces. Our goal is to support our farmers and the local areas where they operate. In short, we’re both close by and everywhere they need us to be.Our advisors are their advisors—the people who have always been by their side and know every acre of their local area.sollio.ag/en

Our sector is seeking a:

Status: Permanent, Full Time, Replacement

WORK LOCATION:Based in Canada - (work from home option)

As a key member of Sollio Agriculture’s Crop Nutrient Global Procurement Team, you will report to the Senior Director of Crop Nutrient, Supply and Distribution and be responsible for all sourcing and purchasing activities related to the products assigned to your portfolio, as well as being the key support resource for assigned partner networks. More specifically, your responsibilities are to plan, execute and deliver fertilizer from suppliers to Sollio Agriculture’s various distribution centres. The Crop Nutrient Supply and Distribution Purchaser is focused on developing strategic partnerships that provide both short and long-term differentiated benefits to the various stakeholders.

CHALLENGES WE OFFER

• Responsible for purchasing specific crop nutrient products for Sollio Agriculture’s networks;
• Foster strong strategic supplier relationships as a representative of Sollio Agriculture and its networks;
• Maintain strong communication channels with assigned customers for market analysis, offers, pricing, new products, and retail level forecasting;
• Ensure risk management related to procurement of its products;
• Collaborate with the Global Procurement Team, to establish product pricing and strategic supplier programs;
• Responsible for identifying new products, sources and network opportunities.

This position requires periodic travel within Canada and occasionally within the United States.

YOU FIT THE FOLLOWING PROFILE

• You hold a bachelor’s or college degree in agriculture or a related field;
• You have a minimum of 3-5 years of direct experience in purchasing, whether it’s in logistics, transport, agriculture or any other relevant field;
• You have demonstrated customer and supplier relationship management skills with great negotiating skills, and have the capacity to develop and maintain sustainable relationships with various partners;
• You are bilingual, spoken and written (French and English);
• You have excellent communication skills and are detail oriented;
• You have strong analytical skills using Microsoft products (Word, PowerPoint and Excel), and other analytical tools;
• You are self-motivated and looking to work with a dynamic team.

If you want to join the ranks of an organization with a bright future that provides interesting challenges, a stimulating work environment as well as a competitive compensation package, we invite you to join our team.

If you want to join the ranks of an organization with a bright future that provides interesting challenges, a stimulating work environment as well as a competitive compensation package, we invite you to join our team.

Send your application to http://sollio.ag/career,

We thank all candidates for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Sollio Agriculture is an equal opportunity employer.

Thank you for your consideration.