Category Buyer - Grocery, Frozen, Non-Food

  EMPLOYER: Northland Properties Corporation (NPC)  LOCATION: Support Centre, Vancouver, BC  EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full Time  COMPENSATION RANGE: $80,000 - $110,000  BENEFITS: Health/Dental/Vision, RRSP, Paid Time Off, Employee Perks  VACANCY: We are conducting a targeted, confidential search to identify exceptional talent for upcoming opportunities in this function. Selected candidates may be contacted as roles are approved.    Position Overview  Northland Properties is seeking a Buyer to join our procurement team. This pivotal role is responsible for ensuring the consistent availability of food, as well as aspects of our non-food offering across our restaurant brands in Canada. This Buyer will play a key role in shaping our restaurant offerings by sourcing ingredients, optimizing supplier relationships, supporting menu innovation, as well as restaurant openings.  The ideal candidate brings extensive industry experience, a deep understanding of foodservice and/or restaurant operations, and a strong network of trusted suppliers. They will work closely with culinary leadership, franchise partners, and operations teams to align purchasing strategies with brand standards and cost targets.     Key Responsibilities Collaborate with the procurement and culinary teams to understand menu requirements and source ingredients accordingly.  Manage and negotiate contracts with suppliers to ensure cost-effectiveness, while maintaining quality standards.  Use a data driven approach to monitor market trends, availability, and emerging products to keep costs in line and enhance menu offerings.  Conduct regular audits and quality checks on incoming products from our suppliers/distributors to ensure they are meeting our specifications.  Work closely with logistics and distribution partners to streamline supply chain.  Issue RFPs and RFQs for major categories and sub-categories to identify opportunities and reduce cost.  Support new menu offerings by providing guidance on your category to our culinary team, operators, and franchisees.  Have a cross-functional attitude to collaborate with multiple departments to ensure alignment and make informed purchasing decisions.    Required Experience & Skills Minimum 5 years of experience in culinary or foodservice procurement, preferably within hospitality or multi-unit operations.  Strong understanding of Restaurant and Foodservice operations.  Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.  Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with culinary and operations.  Culinary education or background is a strong asset.  Willingness to travel to supplier and restaurant locations as needed.   Preferred but Not Required In-depth knowledge of major broadline distribution management.  Familiarity with Power BI for data visualization and procurement analytics.    Why Join Us?  Having the chance to make a real impact on culinary strategy, sourcing, and guest experience.   Access to career development opportunities as we continue to scale our operations.   A culture that values initiative, creativity, and leadership at every level.  If you're a driven professional looking to grow your career with a company that’s redefining hospitality, Northland Properties is the place for you.    Submission of resume does not guarantee an interview or transfer. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, provided they meet the minimal requirements of the applicable skills required. You must be legally entitled to work in Canada to apply as the employer does not have a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) that would support a foreign worker. Applications will not be accepted via email or in person. We thank all applicants for their interest in Career opportunities with Company, however, only those applicants we wish to interview will receive a reply to their application.    NPC uses AI enabled tools to assist with application management. All hiring decisions are made by people. We do not use AI to screen, assess or select applicants for this posting. NPC is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. NPC does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, provincial or local laws. Accommodations are available at any stage of the recruitment process upon request. If you need support, please email [email protected]. NPC takes seriously its obligations under the Human Rights Code.