ABOUT THE COMPANY

Founded in 2016, Foodtastic is already one of the largest restaurant companies in Canada. We have increased system sales in the last five years from less than $50mm to over $1B. Our current portfolio of 27 brands includes Milestones Grill & Bar, Second Cup Café, Pita Pit, Quesada, La Belle et La Boeuf, and Rôtisseries Benny.
We are passionate about building our franchisee partnerships and providing our guests with a memorable dining experience. Our growth would not be possible without our people’s creativity, dedication, and entrepreneurship. We continue to build the team and always look for exceptional candidates to join Foodtastic.
As the Purchasing Lead, Proteins, you will take ownership of the procurement, quality control, and overall strategy for proteins across our national restaurant chain. Your mission is to ensure a reliable and cost-effective supply of high-quality proteins that reflects seasonal availability and evolving customer preferences. You will collaborate closely with culinary, supply chain, and vendor partners to deliver freshness, flavor, and sustainability at scale. You should feel equally comfortable negotiating contracts with key suppliers as you are walking through a meat processing plant to assess product quality.
This role requires a blend of strategic sourcing, hands-on execution, and relationship management to elevate the proteins category as a critical contributor to guest satisfaction and brand value.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in procurement or category management, preferably in proteins or fresh food.
• Bilingual in French and English, both oral and written.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel is required; experience with Power BI and procurement systems (e.g., NetSuite) is an asset.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data, identify trends and opportunities, and proactively transform insights into actionable strategies and projects.
• Proven success in developing sourcing strategies, negotiating vendor contracts, and managing supplier relationships.
• Familiarity with food safety regulations and sustainable sourcing practices.
• Highly autonomous with strong prioritization and time management skills.
• Proactive and solutions-oriented, able to drive initiatives independently.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment with multiple stakeholders.