Hardy Sales is a family-owned perishable food distribution company that operates across Canada. We have office and warehouse locations in Langley and Calgary. We're hiring a Purchasing Manager to take real ownership of our inventory and purchasing function — someone who's detail-oriented, thinks ahead, and finds genuine satisfaction in keeping a complex, fast-moving operation running well.
This is a hands-on role with visible impact. You'll be close to the details of what we're buying, when, and why — and you'll be expected to look for ways to do it better. The scope of this role is expected to grow as our purchasing function continues to evolve.
What you'll do
- Take ownership of purchasing and inventory decisions across our BC and Alberta operations
- Make data-driven buying decisions that maintain strong service levels while managing shortages and excess stock
- Issue purchase orders for replenishment, spot buys, and seasonal requirements across commodity and consumer-packed goods
- Keep item master data, product specs, and purchasing records current and accurate in our systems
- Directly manage one purchasing team member — day-to-day direction, performance, and development
- Contribute to onboarding and hiring as the team grows
- Develop and maintain supplier relationships built on clear expectations and consistent follow-through
- Build a strong working knowledge of our product mix, customer demand patterns, and market conditions
- Identify and implement improvements to how we purchase, report, and track inventory
- Support new product and supplier sourcing as opportunities arise
- Attend industry events or food shows periodically to stay current and develop supplier relationships
What we're looking for
We're looking for someone who takes ownership, follows through, and communicates clearly across teams. The environment here moves quickly and the decisions are real — what matters is that you can operate with confidence whether you're coming from a large organization or a smaller one.
- Inventory instincts — you understand the cost of being out of stock and the cost of carrying too much
- Systems comfort — you can work effectively within an ERP and adapt as tools evolve
- Commercial curiosity — you're interested in products, suppliers, and finding ways to improve
- Cross-functional communication — you can coordinate across sites, teams, and external partners without things falling through
The product mix here is broad and there's a learning curve — if that kind of complexity interests you, you'll have plenty to dig into.
Qualifications
- 5+ years in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or inventory management
- Proven experience with demand forecasting and data-driven buying
- Comfortable working in ERP or inventory management systems
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Experience managing or supervising others is an asset
- Ability to manage across multiple sites and teams
- Background in food, protein, or perishable goods is an asset
The role in practice
This is a full-time, in-office position based at our Langley, BC headquarters, Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM. Occasional travel is required to our Alberta location and to international food shows.
Pay: $80,000.00-$95,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
