Responsibilities:

• As a Purchasing Manager for Food & Equipment, you will sustain active supplier relationships to maintain a reliable source of supply, while building internal customer relationships through working closely with the operations personnel to help meet project requirements.
• Ensure that all items purchased and managed adhere to the policies and procedures of Freshslice.
• Expedites items as required.
• Researches and identifies purchasing opportunities to ensure that the lowest total cost of ownership is achieved for Freshslice.
• Maintains relationships with existing suppliers to ensure that they are committed to supporting our long-term needs.
• 2-3 years of experience in a similar environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and mathematical skills.
• Able to project in a friendly, open manner and communicate well with management, co-workers, internal customers, suppliers, and client representatives.
• Adaptable to changing environments and rapid pace.
• Able to work well under pressure on several tasks with imposing deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good work ethic, self-motivated, and effectively works independently or within a team environment.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Purchasing Manager or in a similar role.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• In-depth knowledge of procurement processes, contract negotiation, and supplier management.
• Familiarity with relevant industry regulations and best practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Leadership experience with the ability to manage and motivate a team.
• Asset to have education in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Asset to have experience importing goods from China.
• Fluency in Mandarin is an asset

Bonuses:

20% Annual Performance Bonus

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement