Purchasing Assistant

Responsibilities

• Communication and Coordination: Exchange information with suppliers, customers, and employees outside the immediate team to support purchasing and administrative workflows.
• Administrative Support: Provide administrative support for contract maintenance, invoice reconciliation, supplier setup, and new item creation.
• Maintain accurate records, processed data, and supporting documentation for purchasing activities.
• The Purchasing Assistant provides administrative and operational support to the purchasing/procurement team, with a focus on accurate data entry, document processing, record maintenance, and coordination of purchasing-related activities.
• This role works closely with procurement, production, customer service, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to support order processing, invoicing, supplier setup, contract maintenance, and new item creation.
• Who we're looking for
• 1-2+ years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing or agribusiness environment
• Experience using ERP systems, preferably SAP, with strong overall computer skills
• You'll also need
• Strong communication and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and build effective working relationships
• Collaborative team player with strong problem-solving skills
• What you'll receive
• In addition, you'll receive
• Robust pension plan with employer matching that begins on Day 1!
• Competitive health benefits - Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA, that start on Day 1!
• Short-term/Long-term Disability and Mental Health spending allowance
• How and why to find out more
• # Ownit
• Additional Information
• Accessibility: Nutreco is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive recruitment experience. Accommodations are available upon request at any stage of the hiring process. If you require support, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
• AI Screening Disclosure: Nutreco does not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated decision‑making tools to screen, assess, or select candidates at any stage of the recruitment process. All applications are reviewed directly by our Talent Acquisition team and hiring managers.
• Background Check: Final candidates who are offered a position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.
• Eligibility: Candidates applying to job openings must already be authorized to work independently in the country where the position is based. Employer sponsorship is not available for this role.
• Employment Equity: We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.
• #SPTN #trouwnutrition
• Our organisation:
• Trouw Nutrition is the global leader in innovative feed specialties, premixes and nutritional

Benefits

Additional Information

Job Description: Join Our Purpose - Feeding the Future Role : Purchasing Assistant (Contract) Location: Okotoks, AB Hours/Shift: 40 hours Vacancy Type: Replacement Why join us Get ready to Own your career as Purchasing Assistant at Trouw Nutrition, Okotoks a Nutreco company. As global leaders in animal nutrition and aquafeed, our shared purpose of Feeding the Future drives us to support customers and ensure smooth operational flow.

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