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Purchasing Assistant (Mandarin)
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- $20–$24 an hour
- Full-time
- Bachelor's
- Organizational skills
- In-person
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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Purchasing Assistant (Mandarin)

TFF
Scarborough, ON

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time | Fixed term contract

Benefits

Casual dress
Extended health care
Dental care
Paid time off
Discounted or free food
Vision care
Life insurance
On-site parking

Skills

Mandarin
Procurement
Supply chain
Bachelor's
Organizational skills
Purchasing
Food industry
College diploma
Business
Supply Chain Management
Communication skills
Negotiation

Full job description

Job Title: Purchasing Assistant

Position Summary

The Purchasing Assistant supports the procurement team in sourcing, ordering, and managing meat products. This role ensures timely purchase of high-quality raw materials at competitive prices while maintaining compliance with food safety standards and internal inventory requirements. The role is critical in supporting production continuity and cost control within a food manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in purchasing meat products including beef, lamb, pork, poultry based on production demand.
Prepare and issue purchase orders (POs) in alignment with approved requisitions and forecasts.
Track order status, delivery schedules, and ensure on-time inbound shipments.
Communicate with domestic and international meat suppliers regarding pricing, availability, and lead times.
Maintain updated supplier records, contracts, and product specifications.
Follow up on supplier confirmations, shipment documents, and discrepancies.
Monitor inventory levels of meat raw materials and assist in demand planning.
Work closely with production planning and warehouse teams to align purchasing with demand forecasts.
Coordinate with QA team on COA (Certificate of Analysis), inspection reports, non-conformance issues and relative food safety documents.
Support traceability documentation for audits and recalls when needed.
Assist in price tracking, cost comparisons, and basic market analysis for meat commodities.
Support reporting on purchasing KPIs such as cost savings, supplier performance, and delivery accuracy.
Perform other procurement-related tasks assigned by the Purchasing Manager.

Qualifications & Requirements

College diploma or university degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Food Science, or related field.
1–3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain (food/meat industry preferred).
Strong communication and negotiation skills.
High attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.

TFF is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a barrier-free work environment in concert with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. As such, TFF will make accommodations available to candidates and employees with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection, and employment process.

Pay: $20.00-$24.00 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress
Dental care
Discounted or free food
Extended health care
Life insurance
On-site parking
Paid time off
Vision care

Experience:

Purchasing: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

Mandarin (required)

Work Location: In person

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