Buyer

2 weeks ago

Richmond, Canada Liuyishou Int'l Management Co. (CA). Ltd. Full time

**About Liuyishou Hotpot**

Liuyishou Hotpot, founded in China in 2000, is a global leader in the hot pot industry, renowned for its unique fusion of traditional Chinese cuisine and modern dining experiences. With a focus on innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction, Liuyishou has expanded its footprint to over 1,200 locations worldwide. In 2014, we established our North American headquarters and opened our first restaurant in North America. Since then, we have built a robust operational network, including a central kitchen and large-scale food processing facility, and now proudly operate more than 25 restaurants across North America.

**About the Role**

We are seeking a **Buyer**to manage centralized procurement for our North American operations. This role will be responsible for purchasing activities that support both restaurant operations and centralized production, ensuring stable supply, consistent quality, and cost efficiency. The Buyer will coordinate closely with internal teams and external vendors to optimize value and maintain smooth operations.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Manage purchasing activities based on sales demand, production plans, and supplier lead times.
- Source, evaluate, and maintain qualified suppliers, monitoring performance on quality, cost, and delivery.
- Negotiate pricing, contracts, and payment terms with suppliers to optimize value.
- Collaborate with operations and logistics teams to align supply plans with business needs.
- Monitor inventory levels and coordinate replenishment to avoid shortages or overstock.
- Support seasonal and promotional purchasing plans in line with sales forecasts.
- Prepare purchasing reports and cost analysis to assist management in decision-making.
- Resolve supplier-related issues, including delivery delays, quality concerns, and service disputes.

**Qualifications & Skills**
- Minimum 2-4 years of purchasing or procurement experience; F&B or multi-location operations experience preferred.
- North American centralized procurement experience is an asset.
- Strong negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; ERP or inventory management experience is an asset.
- Solid understanding of supply chain and vendor management practices.
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
- Bilingual: Mandarin required (for supplier communication); English required (for internal and external communication).
- Ability to travel occasionally within North America for supplier and site visits.

**What We Offer**
- Competitive Compensation: Base Salary + Performance Pay + Volume Bonus
- Group Health Benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance)
- Paid Time Off
- Associate Referral Bonus
- Discounted or Free Meals
- Casual Work Environment with On-site Parking

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $55,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

- Are you able to travel within North America (including the U.S.)?

**Language**:

- Mandarin (required)

Work Location: In person

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