Full Job Description
Company Introduction:
T&T Supermarket Inc. was found in 1993 with two stores in BC. Since then, it has expanded rapidly and is now Canada’s largest Asian supermarket chain with 29 stores across the country: 13 in BC, 6 in Alberta, and 10 in Ontario. The Company’s continuous expansion is bringing forward its first-ever store in Montreal, Quebec and 3 more new stores in BC, Alberta, and Ontario, all set to open in 2022/2023.
The Role:
Reporting to the Category Manager, the Buyer is responsible for supporting the overseas’ buying activities for all stores at region level, as well as providing assistance to the manager and the team in the end-to-end purchasing process by following up on orders and deliveries, compiling reports, performing data maintenance and communicating with local vendors and Loblaws Companies Ltd.
Major Responsibilities:
T&T Supermarket Inc. was found in 1993 with two stores in BC. Since then, it has expanded rapidly and is now Canada’s largest Asian supermarket chain with 29 stores across the country: 13 in BC, 6 in Alberta, and 10 in Ontario. The Company’s continuous expansion is bringing forward its first-ever store in Montreal, Quebec and 3 more new stores in BC, Alberta, and Ontario, all set to open in 2022/2023.
The Role:
Reporting to the Category Manager, the Buyer is responsible for supporting the overseas’ buying activities for all stores at region level, as well as providing assistance to the manager and the team in the end-to-end purchasing process by following up on orders and deliveries, compiling reports, performing data maintenance and communicating with local vendors and Loblaws Companies Ltd.
Major Responsibilities:
- Generate reports and perform analysis on product selection, sales, pricing, market reports, and other related data as required
- Assist Category Manager in product category review and analysis to ensure sales opportunities and profitability
- Share best practices and maintain knowledge of emerging trends through networks with internal and external stakeholders
- Provide assistance in establishing pricing guidelines and maintain sales plus gross profit expectations
- Negotiate and replenish products at competitive market price, while ensuring accurate delivery
- Understand stores’ needs and partner closely with suppliers in sourcing new and seasonal products on a timely manner
- Create forecast for promotion
- Develop and maintain vendor partnership, programs, sponsorships, and in-store promotions
- Coordinate deliveries with vendor and store receivers, maintain optimal inventory and product quality
Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements:
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience in supermarket chain stores or products procurement, experience in procuring South East Asian grocery products is an asset
- Have technical knowledge of product categories, specification, pricing, including produce grading & standards
- Proven negotiation skills with sound business judgment, decision-making and problem solving skills
- Able to demonstrate enthusiasm in delivering all the job responsibilities within the given timeline
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin) is an asset
- Proficient computer skills (Microsoft office programs)
- Excellent interpersonal, time management and organization skills
Employee Benefits
- Staff purchase discount
- Paid annual leave, sick leave, marriage leave and bereavement leave
- Discounted staff meals
- Life and AD&D Insurance
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.