WHY WORK AT FRESHSLICE?

• We are Canada’s #1 Pizza by the slice & fastest-growing Franchise.
• We are expanding rapidly and have 10,000+ applicants looking to buy a Freshslice Franchise. We have a very unique, sharp system & need your help to get ready for this growth.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven experience as a Buyer 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

EXPERIENCE:

• Food Buyer: 1 year
• Work Location: In person
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: $70,000.00-$110,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Bonus pay
• Commission pay

Benefits:

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

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• How many items did you purchase for the last company you worked or are currently working with?
• What items have you purchased that are most relevant to Freshslice?
• How many years of local sourcing experience do you have?
• Do you live in or around Vancouver? If not, are you willing to relocate?

Experience:

• Negotiation: 1 year (preferred)
• Equipment and Smallwares Purchasing: 1 year (preferred)
• Food Purchasing: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In perso

• As the Buyer 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.
• Assists Purchasing Manager to help meet the project requirements with regards to equipment, materials, or other procured needs.
• Aids the Purchasing Manager in obtaining quotes for purchasing needs.
• 1 -2 years of experience in a similar environment.
• Computer literate with proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Internet.
• 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 oral communication skills.
• Good work ethic, self-motivated, and effectively works independently or within a team environment.