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Why work at Freshslice? We are Canada's Pizza by the slice & fastest-growing Franchise. We are expanding rapidly and have 10,000+ applicants looking to become a Freshslice Franchise. We have a very unique, sharp system & need your help to get ready for this growth. Responsibilities: As the Director of Purchasing for Food & Equipment, 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. 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. 2-3 years of experience in a similar environment. 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 verbal communication skills. Good work ethic, self-motivated, and effectively works independently or within a team environment. Qualifications: Proven experience as a Director of Purchasing 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. Leadership experience with the ability to manage and motivate a team. Asset to have experience importing goods from China. Fluency in Mandarin is an asset Bonuses: 20% Annual Performance Bonus $50,000 bonus for referral of a Master Franchisee $25,000 bonus for referral of an Area Representative Ownership $15,000 bonus for referral of a Full-Ownership Franchise Partner $5,000 bonus for referral of a Director of Franchise Sales _(must be full-time, exclusive & live in the area)_ $1,000 bonus for each successful location you find Job Type: Full-time Pay: $100,000.00-$150,000.00 per year Benefits: Dental care Extended health care On-site parking Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Experience: Food Purchasing: 1 year Equipment & Smallware: 1 year Work Location: In personJob Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: $100,000.00-$150,000.00 per yearAdditional pay: Bonus pay Retention bonusBenefits: Dental care Discounted or free food Extended health care On-site parking Paid time off Tuition reimbursementFlexible language requirement: French not requiredSchedule: Monday to FridayApplication question(s): Do you have experience importing goods from China? 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 sourcing experience do you have? Do you live in or around Vancouver? Do you have experience working with Sysco, GFS , any other distributor or any equivalent experience?Experience: Purchasing: 1 year (required) Food Purchasing: 2 years (preferred) purchasing kitchen equipments: 2 years (preferred)Work Location: In person