Careers at Phoenicia

Your primary responsibilities will be to:

• Determines with the Senior Purchasing Director and implements purchasing, sourcing and development strategies for international and private brands
• Negotiates product and commodity pricing, purchasing and supply terms
• Organizes business reviews with suppliers
• Analyzes categories and identifies opportunities
• Keeps abreast of all market and industry developments
• Works with the procurement team to optimize merchandise purchases, inventory management and product deliveries
• Ensures velocity and shelf life of products in the warehouse
• Research international products and commodities according to market needs                                                                                Participates in the development of the private label
• Manages local purchasing for QC and collaborates on local purchasing in Ontario
• Organizes national procurement synergies for QC and Ontario purchases
• Establishes negotiation mandates in collaboration with Marketing and makes informed decisions based on his analysis
• Collaborates with sales departments to support the needs of various customers
• Participates in the evolution of purchasing processes to optimize business practices
• Establishes price forecasts and market trends to identify and anticipate variations
• Follows up on sales and revenues according to the company's objectives
• Supervises and develops the Import Product Category Manager

The ideal candidate must:

• Have a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Purchasing, Procurement or other relevant field
• Have 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in purchasing and negotiations
• Have a good knowledge of products and the food distribution environment
• Excellent knowledge of marketing strategies
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills
• Mastery of the office suite
• Experience with SAP software, an asset
• English and French required