Job Description: Join Our Purpose - Feeding the Future Nutreco is a member of the SHV family, and we are committed to 'Feeding the Future' through sustainable and innovative practices. Nutreco has two business lines: Skretting is a leading global provider of innovative aquafeed solutions, revolutionizing aquaculture for a sustainable future. Trouw Nutrition specializes in animal nutrition and is committed to advancing livestock health and productivity through cutting-edge solutions. Trouw Nutrition is hiring… The Purchasing Assistant provides clerical and administrative office work such as data processing, document processing, as well as record and file maintenance, supporting the purchasing/procurement department. The role focuses on the execution of operational processes and supports the Procurement Manager and overall department. This role will be positioned in the purchasing/procurement departments where data, documents and information are being processed following standardized procedures. This position works with buyers to ensure proper order levels and timing of delivery to achieve optimum production efficiency at the facility. About The Role Responsibilities: Reviews, processes, & executes weekly mill/warehouse order requests, and daily formulation requests ensuring supply, and following through until delivery to ensure timeliness, and accuracy Create and administers contract purchase orders from bookings made by buyer Handles inbound trucking and ingredient issues as needed Receives, classifies, consolidates data and information in various systems / databases according to the relevant work instructions Processes invoices, expense statements and other financial documents Skills and Expertise Qualifications: Diploma / Bachelor in Business Administration (Procurement / Operations Management, Agriculture or Operations Engineering), or related training; specialization in procurement will be considered an asset 1 to 3 years’ experience in procurement management in the agri-commodity markets preferred Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite and knowledge of procurement management using an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system; Understanding of logistics (rail, truck, and container) Must be passionate about your career! Expectation from the Role: Proactively question and flag any incomplete or inconsistent data before it moves downstream High-Volume Data Entry Perform end-to-end invoice matching, resolution of discrepancies Demonstrate meticulous attention to detail in every task Consistently execute routine tasks (e.g., data uploads, record reconciliations) with focus and efficiency A hybrid of at least three days in the office Why you Will Love Working with Us Global Benefits: Be part of our sustainable mission with opportunities to grow within Nutreco, Skretting, Trouw Nutrition and the broader SHV group Embrace our culture of diversity and inclusion, where we respect and value everyone Local Benefits: 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 Maternal top-up and Tuition Reimbursement 15 vacation days to start (tiered) Annual bonus Next Steps: We value a seamless candidate experience and will review your application within five (5) business days. We appreciate your interest in joining our mission to innovate and sustainably shape the future of food production. Thank you for choosing a career with us and sharing your ambition to “Feed the Future!” Final candidates who are being considered for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings must be independently authorized to work in Canada without sponsorship. We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities. Our corporate values FEED your career: Passion | Inclusivity | Integrity | Trust | Curiosity. These values are engrained into our core and shape everything we do. #SPTN Our organisation: Trouw Nutrition is the global leader in innovative feed specialties, premixes and nutritional services for the animal nutrition industry. Trouw Nutrition provides species-specific nutritional solutions consisting of feed concepts, products and nutritional know-how. The unique combination of products, models and services Trouw Nutrition offers, boosts productivity and supports animal health through all life stages, contributing to our customers' peace of mind. Trouw Nutrition's nutrition solutions have met the need of farmers and home-mixers, feed producers, integrators and distributors. Trouw Nutrition has locations in 25 countries and around 5000 employees. Our mission is Feeding the Future. Equal Opportunity Employer: Trouw Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Trouw Nutrition is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities. Nutreco is a global leader in animal nutrition and aquafeed. Our advanced nutritional solutions are at the origin of food for millions of consumers worldwide. Its two global company brands Skretting (aqua feed) and Trouw Nutrition (animal nutrition) have sales in over 90 countries. Our purpose Feeding the Future captures a big challenge: feeding 9 billion people in 2050. Our responsibility is twofold: we need to make a significant contribution to meeting the rapid increase in worldwide demand for food; on the other hand, we need to find the right balance in order that we can realize growth while making also responsible choices for people and planet. We believe in three core elements to future success: strategy execution, innovation, and competence of our people. Our values; capable, caring, collaborative, and innovative are supportive of those three core elements. To know more about us, please visit our website https://www.nutreco.com.
