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Senior Buyer
Stokes Seeds INC —Thorold, ON
- $65,000–$75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Sales
- ERP systems
- Wellness program
- Dental care
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Dawn Staffing Solutions Canada —Niagara Falls, ON
- $75,000–$80,000 a year
- Oracle
- Inventory management
- ERP systems
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Purchasing & Logistics Coordinator
Confidential —Lincoln, ON
- $50,000–$70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Oracle
- ERP systems
- Forklift
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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FFUN Group —Grimsby, ON
- Full-time
- Remote
- Sales
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Dental care
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Wholesale Vehicle Buyer, Cross-Border (m/f/d)
Auto Export Corporation —St. Catharines, ON
- $70,000–$120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- Microsoft Office
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- Dental care
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PURCHASING COORDINATOR - TEMPORARY FULL-TIME CONTRACT POSITION
HOTEL DIEU SHAVER HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTRE —St. Catharines, ON
- $56,622–$69,645 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Bilingual
- Microsoft Excel
- English
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Direct Materials Sourcing Specialist
INNIO —Welland, ON
- $75,000–$103,000 a year
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Oracle
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Purchasing Coordinator
Hotel Dieu Shaver Health and Rehabilitation Centre —St. Catharines, ON
- $56,622–$69,645 a year
- Temporary
- Bilingual
- Microsoft Excel
- English
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Senior Buyer

Stokes Seeds INC -
Thorold, ON

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
$65,000–$75,000 a year
11 days ago

Qualifications

Contract management
Sourcing
Microsoft Excel
Sales
Procurement
Supply chain
ERP systems
Certified Supply Chain Professional
Analysis skills
Bachelor's
Organizational skills
Contracts
Purchasing
Business
Supply Chain Management
Horticulture
Negotiation

Full job description

About Stokes Seeds

With over 100 years of experience, Stokes Seeds is a leading distributor of commercial vegetable seeds across Canada and the United States. Operating from locations in Thorold, ON; Holland, MI; Buffalo, NY; Vineland, NJ; and LaBelle, FL, we proudly serve professional growers throughout North America.

We partner with trusted growers and suppliers to conduct extensive research and product trials, ensuring we offer only the highest-quality seed varieties. Backed by an experienced sales team, world-class supplier relationships, and exceptional customer service, Stokes Seeds continues to be the supplier of choice for commercial growers across North America.

Vacancy Type

Existing Headcount

Position Summary

Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, the Senior Buyer plays a critical role in managing the procurement and supply of vegetable seed inventory to support Stokes Seeds' North American operations. This position combines tactical purchasing execution with strategic sourcing responsibilities, ensuring the right products are available at the right time while maintaining optimal inventory levels and supplier performance.

The successful candidate will leverage market intelligence, sales forecasting, and supplier relationships to drive purchasing decisions, negotiate contracts, manage procurement processes, and support long-term supply chain objectives. This role requires strong analytical skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management

Manage annual and in-season procurement activities for a diverse portfolio of vegetable seed products.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with domestic and international suppliers to ensure supply continuity and service excellence.
Support supplier negotiations, pricing agreements, and contract management activities.
Monitor supplier performance, delivery schedules, lead times, and quality expectations.
Collaborate with suppliers to resolve shipment delays, product shortages, and other supply chain issues.

Purchasing & Inventory Management

Maintain full lifecycle ownership of purchase orders, including creation, confirmation, tracking, receiving, issue resolution, and closure.
Analyze sales trends, forecasts, budgets, and inventory levels to determine purchasing requirements.
Assist in preparing annual booking commitments and supplier forecast submissions.
Review and reconcile supplier invoices to ensure accuracy of pricing, quantities, shipment dates, and freight terms.
Investigate and resolve discrepancies related to orders, shipments, substitutions, pricing, or invoicing.
Monitor inventory availability, and supplier lead times to proactively mitigate supply risks.

Data, Process & Operational Excellence

Manage supplier price lists and ensure SKU pricing accuracy within ERP and inventory management systems.
Support new item creation and product setup for new seed varieties and SKUs.
Maintain accurate lot traceability records and support lot card creation processes.
Participate in annual catalog planning and review activities, including product additions, deletions, and updates.
Coordinate seed treatment requirements and supplier processing activities to support customer demand.
Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, inventory management practices, and overall supply chain efficiency.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with Sales, Inventory Control, Operations, and Product Management teams to support forecasting and supply planning initiatives.
Contribute to inventory optimization strategies that balance customer service levels and working capital objectives.
Provide purchasing analysis, reporting, and recommendations to support business decision-making.

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Materials Management, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of purchasing, procurement, or strategic sourcing experience.
Experience managing supplier relationships, contracts, and inventory planning activities.
Strong knowledge of procurement principles, sourcing methodologies, and supply chain best practices.
Experience working in complex, multi-SKU environments.
Proficiency with ERP systems and inventory management software.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis and reporting.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.

Preferred

Professional designation such as CPM, CSCP, CPPB, CPPO, SCMP, or equivalent.
Experience within agriculture, horticulture, seed, food production, or related industries.
Knowledge of seed treatment processes and industry regulations.
Familiarity with supply chain forecasting and inventory optimization methodologies.
SICA certification or willingness to obtain certification.

Why Join Stokes Seeds?

Join a respected industry leader with over a century of success.
Play a key role in supporting North America's commercial growers.
Work alongside a dedicated team of industry professionals.
Opportunity to contribute strategically to procurement and supply chain excellence.
Competitive compensation and benefits package.

At Stokes Seeds, we are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environment. We are happy to discuss any need for accommodation and will make every effort to meet those needs in a timely manner. Please advise the Human Resources Department if you require accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection processes and/or within the work environment. Information received in relation to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Pay: $65,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress
Company events
Dental care
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
On-site parking
Paid time off
RRSP match
Tuition reimbursement
Vision care
Wellness program

Experience:

Purchasing: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

certification as a CPM, CSCP, APP, CPPB, CPPO, or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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