Information:

A well known leading grocery store is seeking to hire Purchasing Specialist for their grocery department. Duties and responsibilities include:

• Negotiate and replenish domestic grocery products at competitive market price, while ensuring accurate delivery
• Establish pricing guidelines and maintain sales / gross profit expectations
• Understand and work with commodity markets while seeking opportunities in new products and targeted market
• Develop / maintain vendor partnership, sponsorships, and in-store promotions
• Assist Purchasing Manager in product category review and analysis to ensure sales opportunities and profitability
• Coordinate deliveries with vendor and store receivers while maintaining inventory level and quality control

 Requirements:

• A minimum of 3 years experience in domestic grocery procurement for supermarket chain stores
• Strong technical knowledge of product categories, specification, pricing, and other mandatory standards required
• Negotiation skills with sound business judgment and decision-making
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin) is an asset
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office applications)
• Excellent interpersonal, time management and organization skills
• Ability to travel as required

To Apply: Ask your Case Manager to contact Job Placement Services at 604-233-7031. If you don’t have a Case Manager, you may find one with us.

ISS Richmond Career Centre, #150 – 8400 Alexandra Road, Richmond, BC V6X 3L4

*ISS is not the employer.

*This service is provided to ISS case managed clients only.