Procurement Manager / Purchasing Manager

Freshburg Corp; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A European grocery store chain is seeking a Procurement Manager in Ottawa. This role involves managing supply chains, evaluating vendor offers, and ensuring sales targets are met. Ideal candidates will have 2-10 years of purchasing experience and must communicate in English and Russian. Successful applicants will receive comprehensive on-site training.

Qualifications

• Work experience as a category manager or purchasing manager is required.
• 2 - 10 years' of purchasing experience is necessary.
• Written and oral communication skills in Russian are mandatory.
• Must have residency in Canada for at least three years.

Responsibilities

• Managing the supply chain and negotiating with vendors.
• Evaluating offers from third-party suppliers.
• Planning and analyzing product categories development.
• Maintaining category-specific reporting.

Skills

Category management experience

MS Excel proficiency

Organization skills

Multitasking abilities

Communication skills in English

Communication skills in Russian

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

EMPLOYER: Freshburg Corp

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The FRESHBURG CORP is a European chain of budget-friendly grocery stores. Our stores can be found in Germany, Lithuania, Estonia, Spain. And our American and Canadian branches are on the way!

Responsibilities

Procurement Manager / Purchasing Manager duties include, but are not limited to:

• Managing the supply chain, including communication with suppliers, seeking out new partnerships, and negotiating with third-party vendors in accordance with FRESHBURG CORP pricing requirements.
• Procuring merchandise specific to designated product brackets.
• Establishing product range policies within assigned product brackets, including conducting analyses of product matrix structures and introducing or discontinuing items for retail.
• Evaluating offers from third-party vendors and suppliers.
• Planning and analyzing the development of various product categories.
• Conducting market analyses of competitors within product groups and striving to meet sales targets.
• Ensuring the attainment of both sales and financial targets.
• Maintaining category-specific reporting.
• Overseeing logistics processes to ensure efficient delivery to stores.
• Supervising sales transactions between FRESHBURG CORP and its suppliers.

Qualifications

• Work experience as a category manager, purchasing manager is required.
• Relevant experience is required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, particularly MS Excel, MS Word, and PowerPoint.
• 2 - 10 years' of purchasing experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Previous experience as a Procurement Manager Assistant is considered advantageous.
• Strong multitasking abilities, acute attention to detail, effective time management skills, and exceptional organizational capabilities are imperative. Proficiency in handling extensive numerical datasets is essential.
• Languages: English, French, and Russian. Written and oral communication skills in Russian are mandatory.
• Successful work experience in similar positions for at least 2 years
• Capable of analytical thinking, decision-making, and accountability for outcomes.
• Residency in Canada for a minimum of three years. Must possess valid work permits and authorization to work in Canada.

Successful candidates will receive comprehensive on-site company training.

START DATE: 05/09/2025

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