Purchasing Assistant

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.

What you’ll do
 

• Purchasing Support: Process purchase orders and support timely, accurate delivery of goods and materials. Create and manage contract purchase orders based on buyer bookings and purchasing requirements. Review and process daily formulation requests, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal processes.

• Data, Documentation, and Records: Receive, organize, and summarize purchasing documents and information to support accurate tracking and follow-up. Enter and process data in business systems in accordance with work instructions and internal standards. Support invoice processing, expense statement review, and reconciliation of purchasing-related financial documents.

• 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

As part of Nutreco, you’ll be a member of the SHV family, a diverse group of companies with global footprint. Join us and you’ll gain access to a wide network of expertise and global career paths. You’ll also benefit from the backing of one of the world’s largest privately owned businesses, known for its stability and long-term focus. 
 

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 

We can offer you a rewarding career with real meaning and purpose. Where you’ll feel proud of the impactful role you perform every day and the part you play in Feeding the Future. So, if you’re interested in joining us, get ready to Own your progress, your potential and your career. We aim to review all applications within five business days and will get back to you as soon as possible. 

#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.  

Pay Transparency Statement: Compensation for roles at Nutreco varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, education, and level of experience. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer.  

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