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Management Trainee (Prepared Foods Kitchen)Reporting to the Prepared Foods Kitchen Director, the Management Trainee is responsible for the overall purchasing function in the region for the Kitchen department. This position also requires maintaining excellent relationship with stores, current suppliers, sourcing and qualifying new suppliers, negotiating prices for products that result in a successful portfolio of purchases that meet high quality standards and cost effectiveness.ResponsibilitiesMake critical decisions while coordinating the entire purchasing processes for the Central Kitchen and for all stores in the region by reviewing/analyzing vendor competitive bids and proposalsNegotiate and establish contracts with overseas vendors; evaluating their brand performance, pricing, service level and preparing and analyzing purchasing reportsExplore and develop new vendors from overseas, maintain and enhance business partnerships with themMonitor and replenish inventory via placing orders with our overseas suppliers in a timely manner to ensure adequate inventory and maintain good qualityResponsible for organizing, collating and sharing of new Kitchen Deli product information in a timely mannerHandle enquiries received from stores and customers regarding issues related to Kitchen Deli productsParticipate, plan and organize events and festivals which involves Kitchen Deli Department, ensure products required are ordered on time and follow up unresolved issuesResponsible for the application of new product codes in the enterprise information system for Kitchen Deli department; create and maintain ingredient list, category, assortment, pricing for each productPerform any other duties as assigned by the superior(s)Minimum of 3 years experience in the food services industry, supermarket chain store Kitchen Deli department purchasing operationKnowledge and prior experience in food products is an assetStrong negotiation skills with sound business judgment and decision-makingAbility to build, develop and maintain relationshipsStrong verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate in Chinese (Mandarin &/or Cantonese) is preferredPossess intermediate knowledge in using Microsoft Excel, Word and OutlookSome travelling to stores and/or suppliers is requiredBenefitsExtended healthcareLife and AD&D InsurancePaid annual leave, sick leave, marriage leave and bereavement leaveStaff purchase discountDiscounted staff mealsShift5 day work week (Monday to Friday, 9:00 am 5:30 pm)This is an active job posting for a currently vacant position. We are recruiting to fill this role as part of our ongoing operational needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr