Company Introduction: T&T Supermarket Inc. was founded in 1993 with two stores in BC. Since then, it has expanded rapidly and is now Canada’s largest Asian supermarket chain with 33 stores across the country: 14 in BC, 7 in Alberta, 11 in Ontario, and 1 in Quebec. The Company’s continuous expansion is going to bring more new stores in the next couple of years.
Job Title: Equipment Procurement Manager
Location: Markham, ON
Job Type: Full-time
The Role: Reporting to the Director of Engineering, the Equipment Procurement Manager (EMP) is responsible to lead and execute purchasing strategies nationally in obtaining high-quality and reliable equipment. The EMP is expected to develop and implement procurement standards and policies, develop a quality and reliable supplier list, and execute of all purchasing activities.
- Major Responsibilities: Develop and execute procurement strategies for the efficient and cost-effective acquisition of equipment
- Collaborate with business users and Project Managers to comprehend equipment requirements and formulate procurement plans aligned with organizational objectives
- Identify, assess, and select reliable suppliers, negotiate contracts for favorable terms and conditions
- Develop a list of reliable suppliers, fostering relationships to ensure consistent product quality
- Lead and organize all purchasing activities to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and reduce lead times
- Communicate proactively with internal stakeholders, providing updates on procurement activities and addressing concerns
- Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Procurement, or related disciplines
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in purchasing equipment for large supermarkets or food production retail chain
- Strong familiarity with procuring commercial equipment, including refrigerators, freezers, food maker, cooler, heater, fixture, etc
- Strong network of suppliers and manufacturers in China is mandatory
- Excellent technical understanding of supermarket equipment
- Demonstrated proficiency in negotiation and communication skills
- Proficient in both written and spoken English, ability to communicate in Chinese is an asset
- Ability to work independently
- Willingness and ability to travel frequently
Benefits
- Quarterly discretionary bonus
- Life/AD&D insurance
- Extended health/dental/vision care
- Long term disability insurance
- Retirement benefit
- Paid annual/sick/marriage/bereavement leave
- Subsidized staff meal
- In-store staff purchase discount
Shift
5-day work week (Monday to Friday), 9:00am – 5:30pm
Safety Statement
Safety continues to be T&T Supermarket’s top priority. We’ve established health and safety policies and measures to ensure our Stores, Food Processing & Production Centres and Warehouse & Distribution are as safe as possible.