Our client, a leading organization within the food distribution and supply chain industry, has an immediate need for a Procurement Assistant to join their growing team in Toronto. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced, high-energy environment supporting the movement of perishable products across Canada.
Known for operational excellence and strong teamwork, our client offers a collaborative workplace where employees are encouraged to learn, grow, and build long-term careers.
The Procurement Assistant will support the procurement and category management team with sourcing, purchasing, inventory coordination, supplier communication, and administrative support.
This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, eager to learn, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment involving perishable products and time-sensitive operations.
The successful candidate will work closely with a team of four and report directly to the Associate Director, Category.
Key Responsibilities
• Process purchase orders accurately and efficiently
• Obtain and compare supplier quotes
• Perform data entry and maintain procurement records
• Monitor inventory and assist with supply coordination
• Communicate with vendors regarding deliveries, pricing, and discrepancies
• Support reporting and procurement-related administrative functions
• Assist with maintaining accurate pricing, inventory, and supplier information
• Work collaboratively with procurement, operations, logistics, and finance teams
• Help support a high-volume, fast-paced operation involving perishable products
Qualifications & Skills
• 3 years of relevant experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, administration, inventory coordination
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Previous procurement, purchasing, supply chain and data-entry experience
• Candidates with previous experience in the food distribution or fresh produce industry are strongly encouraged to apply, as this experience will be considered a significant asset.
• Microsoft Excel skills including basic formulas and pivot tables
• Experience using ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems is highly desired
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to multitask and adapt within a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and take initiative