Purchasing Agent

Education: At least college diploma in business administration commerce or economics
Language: English
Salary: hourly wage of $26, work 40 hours per week, 52 weeks a year
Annual income: $54,080
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Job Responsibilities:
Source and procure high-quality ingredients specific to Japanese cuisine (e.g., sushi-grade fish, nori, specialty rice, wasabi);
Negotiate with domestic/international suppliers (emphasis on Japanese/Asian vendors);
Manage inventory of perishable goods with FIFO rotation system;
Conduct market research on seasonal seafood availability and pricing trends;
Maintain purchase records and liaise with accounting for AP processing;
Establish logistics of delivery schedules, monitor progress and coordinate logistics for time-sensitive imports (e.g., Japan Air Cargo shipments);
Collaborate with Executive Chef on menu development sourcing strategies;
Invite tenders, consult with suppliers and review quotations.

Qualifications / Skills:
2 years purchasing experience in food service/hospitality;
Strong knowledge of Asian seafood markets/suppliers;
Proficiency in inventory management software;
Be an advocate for positive change and improvement within the company;
Communicate effectively to ensure transparency on all matters.

Only selected candidate will be contacted. Job opens until: April 12, 2025
Please send your resume to our attention by email: sunsushitorbay@hotmail.com
When you call please mention you found this ad listing on OKz.ca

Contact Information

Contact Person:XL Food Inc
Address:267 Torbay Rd, St. John's, NL A1A 4A2, Canada
City:St. John's

Other Information

Job Type:Full-Time
Job Offered By:Individual

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