Purchasing Manager (Equipment & Smallwares)
Freshslice Pizza
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
$80K-$135K a year
Full-time
Why Work at Freshslice?
Join Canada’s #1 Pizza by the slice brand and one of the fastest-growing franchises. As we expand rapidly, with over 10,000 applicants interested in becoming a Freshslice Franchisee, we're gearing up for major growth.
We’re looking for a dedicated Purchasing Manager to help lead and scale our procurement strategy.
Responsibilities :
As the Purchasing Manager for Freshslice, you will :
- Foster strong partnerships with suppliers to secure a reliable supply chain, while ensuring adherence to Freshslice’s purchasing policies.
- Collaborate with internal teams to understand and meet project demands, optimizing our procurement processes to achieve business goals.
- Conduct market research to identify sourcing opportunities and negotiate favorable terms to achieve the lowest total cost of ownership.
- Maintain positive relationships with existing suppliers, encouraging their commitment to Freshslice’s long-term success.
- Assist in obtaining and evaluating quotes to fulfill equipment and materials requirements, ensuring compliance with project budgets and timelines.
- Expedite critical items when necessary to ensure timely availability of goods, minimizing project delays.
- Work alongside other purchasing and operations staff to support departmental goals and mentor junior team members as needed.
Qualifications
- 2+ years in a purchasing or procurement role, ideally within the kitchen equipment or smallwares sector.
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and other relevant software.
- Ability to present information clearly, work well with cross-functional teams, and maintain strong supplier relationships.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and mathematical skills for effective problem-solving.
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment, able to handle multiple projects under tight deadlines.
- Self-motivated, with a proactive attitude towards achieving departmental and company goals, both independently and within a team.
Bonuses :
30% Annual Performance Bonus
Job Type : Full-time
Pay : $80,000.00-$135,000.00 per year
Benefits :Experience :
- Equipment and Smallware Purchasing : 1 year
- Work Location : In person
11 hours ago