Purchasing Manager (Equipment & Smallware)
Top Benefits
About the role
Why Work at Freshslice?
Join Canada’s #1 Pizza by the slice brand and one of the fastest-growing franchises. As we expand rapidly, with over 10,000 applicants interested in becoming a Freshslice Franchisee, we're gearing up for major growth. We’re looking for a dedicated Purchasing Manager to help lead and scale our procurement strategy.
Responsibilities:
As the Purchasing Manager for Freshslice, you will:
- Foster strong partnerships with suppliers to secure a reliable supply chain, while ensuring adherence to Freshslice’s purchasing policies.
- Collaborate with internal teams to understand and meet project demands, optimizing our procurement processes to achieve business goals.
- Conduct market research to identify sourcing opportunities and negotiate favorable terms to achieve the lowest total cost of ownership.
- Maintain positive relationships with existing suppliers, encouraging their commitment to Freshslice’s long-term success.
- Assist in obtaining and evaluating quotes to fulfill equipment and materials requirements, ensuring compliance with project budgets and timelines.
- Expedite critical items when necessary to ensure the timely availability of goods, minimizing project delays.
- Work alongside other purchasing and operations staff to support departmental goals and mentor junior team members as needed.
Qualifications
- 2+ years in a purchasing or procurement role, ideally within the kitchen equipment or smallware sector.
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and other relevant software.
- Ability to present information clearly, work well with cross-functional teams, and maintain strong supplier relationships.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and mathematical skills for effective problem-solving.
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment, able to handle multiple projects under tight deadlines.
- Self-motivated, with a proactive attitude towards achieving departmental and company goals, both independently and within a team.
Bonuses:
20% Annual Performance Bonus
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00-$110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
Experience:
- Equipment and Smallware Purchasing: 1 year
- Work Location: In person
About Freshslice Pizza
Each day customers in Canada enjoy our Freshslice menu: whether its pizza by the slice, classic or feast pizza or classic pizzas, and now experience our medium thin crust, unlimited topping pizza at one price. And all of these made by premium ingredients like farm fresh tomatoes, pan pizza, multigrain, thin-crust pizza, gluten-free crusts and cheese and meat options for any pizza taste. Our commitment to quality food and outstanding service has won many awards, including the Consumers’ Choice Award for Business Excellence in 2007, 2008, and 2009, and most recently the Georgia Straight’s Golden Plate Award for one of the best pizza joints by the slice. The readers of The Georgia Straight voted Freshslice one of the best pizza joints by the slice. Though many of our competitors claim to offer the best pizzas and other items that are similar to Freshslice’s, we guarantee your satisfaction.
Ray Russell founded Freshslice Pizza in 1999 by combining pizza by the slice and delivery, offering quality food at great prices, and providing outstanding service. Consumers loved Freshslice and helped grow the company from one location to more than 100 across Canada, with stores opening in other provinces in Canada, the United States, and other countries within the next several months.
The reason Freshslice can offer our customers delicious pizzas at prices lower than most of our competitors is we have a revolutionary system for making our own dough that saves 1000% on labor. We pass the savings to you so you can enjoy mouth-watering pizzas more often. If you enjoy our pizzas and other food and you’re searching for a turnkey business. 1 year ROI - not just possible, but expected. Learn about our franchising opportunity. Freshslice’s goal is to be a leading international company and brand, and we invite you to be a part of our success story.
With company growth comes career growth. Freshslice has more than 100 stores & growing fast. Join a winning, growing team.
Purchasing Manager (Equipment & Smallware)
Top Benefits
About the role
Why Work at Freshslice?
Join Canada’s #1 Pizza by the slice brand and one of the fastest-growing franchises. As we expand rapidly, with over 10,000 applicants interested in becoming a Freshslice Franchisee, we're gearing up for major growth. We’re looking for a dedicated Purchasing Manager to help lead and scale our procurement strategy.
Responsibilities:
As the Purchasing Manager for Freshslice, you will:
- Foster strong partnerships with suppliers to secure a reliable supply chain, while ensuring adherence to Freshslice’s purchasing policies.
- Collaborate with internal teams to understand and meet project demands, optimizing our procurement processes to achieve business goals.
- Conduct market research to identify sourcing opportunities and negotiate favorable terms to achieve the lowest total cost of ownership.
- Maintain positive relationships with existing suppliers, encouraging their commitment to Freshslice’s long-term success.
- Assist in obtaining and evaluating quotes to fulfill equipment and materials requirements, ensuring compliance with project budgets and timelines.
- Expedite critical items when necessary to ensure the timely availability of goods, minimizing project delays.
- Work alongside other purchasing and operations staff to support departmental goals and mentor junior team members as needed.
Qualifications
- 2+ years in a purchasing or procurement role, ideally within the kitchen equipment or smallware sector.
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and other relevant software.
- Ability to present information clearly, work well with cross-functional teams, and maintain strong supplier relationships.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and mathematical skills for effective problem-solving.
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment, able to handle multiple projects under tight deadlines.
- Self-motivated, with a proactive attitude towards achieving departmental and company goals, both independently and within a team.
Bonuses:
20% Annual Performance Bonus
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00-$110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
Experience:
- Equipment and Smallware Purchasing: 1 year
- Work Location: In person
About Freshslice Pizza
Each day customers in Canada enjoy our Freshslice menu: whether its pizza by the slice, classic or feast pizza or classic pizzas, and now experience our medium thin crust, unlimited topping pizza at one price. And all of these made by premium ingredients like farm fresh tomatoes, pan pizza, multigrain, thin-crust pizza, gluten-free crusts and cheese and meat options for any pizza taste. Our commitment to quality food and outstanding service has won many awards, including the Consumers’ Choice Award for Business Excellence in 2007, 2008, and 2009, and most recently the Georgia Straight’s Golden Plate Award for one of the best pizza joints by the slice. The readers of The Georgia Straight voted Freshslice one of the best pizza joints by the slice. Though many of our competitors claim to offer the best pizzas and other items that are similar to Freshslice’s, we guarantee your satisfaction.
Ray Russell founded Freshslice Pizza in 1999 by combining pizza by the slice and delivery, offering quality food at great prices, and providing outstanding service. Consumers loved Freshslice and helped grow the company from one location to more than 100 across Canada, with stores opening in other provinces in Canada, the United States, and other countries within the next several months.
The reason Freshslice can offer our customers delicious pizzas at prices lower than most of our competitors is we have a revolutionary system for making our own dough that saves 1000% on labor. We pass the savings to you so you can enjoy mouth-watering pizzas more often. If you enjoy our pizzas and other food and you’re searching for a turnkey business. 1 year ROI - not just possible, but expected. Learn about our franchising opportunity. Freshslice’s goal is to be a leading international company and brand, and we invite you to be a part of our success story.
With company growth comes career growth. Freshslice has more than 100 stores & growing fast. Join a winning, growing team.