Wing Tak Noodle is a food manufacturing company established in 1995, located in Edmonton, Alberta. We specialize in producing high-quality fresh noodles, dim sum, and ready-to-eat meals, serving local restaurants, supermarkets, wholesale and retail markets. The company is committed to providing authentic Asian flavors, with products including various handmade noodles, Cantonese-style dim sum, and frozen ready-to-eat meals.
We are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Specialist – Procurement to manage and optimize our procurement processes, ensure timely supply of raw materials, semi-finished products, and packaging materials, while controlling costs and maintaining product quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement Management & Strategic Planning
• Develop and implement procurement policies, procedures, and best practices ensuring compliance with food safety standards
• Develop annual procurement budgets and cost control strategies to optimize procurement costs
• Analyze market trends, forecast raw material price fluctuations, and develop procurement timing strategies
• Establish and maintain inventory management systems for key raw materials to ensure production continuity
Supplier Relationship Management
• Identify, evaluate, and select qualified suppliers for food ingredients and packaging materials
• Establish long-term strategic partnerships with suppliers to ensure supply stability
• Conduct regular supplier performance evaluations including quality, delivery time, and service levels
• Coordinate supplier audits to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards
Contract Negotiation & Cost Control
• Negotiate, draft, and manage procurement contracts ensuring favorable commercial terms
• Monitor and analyze procurement costs, identifying cost-saving opportunities
• Manage procurement budgets ensuring completion of procurement objectives within budget
• Coordinate payment terms and accounts payable management to optimize cash flow
Quality Assurance & Compliance
• Collaborate with quality control teams to ensure all procured materials meet food safety standards
• Establish and maintain supplier quality management systems including incoming material inspection procedures
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with federal and provincial regulations
• Manage product traceability systems ensuring food safety traceability
Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Collaborate with production planning teams to ensure material supply meets production requirements
• Work on procurement budget management and cost analysis
• Communicate with sales teams to understand market demand changes affecting procurement
• Assist in new product development by sourcing appropriate ingredient suppliers
Skills Requirements
• Proficient in procurement processes, supplier management, and contract negotiation
• Experienced in importing and exporting procedures, including the Custom declaration and documentation preparation
• Strong cost analysis and financial management capabilities
• Familiar with food safety standards and regulatory requirements
• Familiar with inventory management systems and demand forecasting tools
• Basic project management skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Excellent time management and multitasking capabilities
• High level of responsibility and confidentiality
• Ability to adapt to fast-paced work environments
Wage: 36.54 per hour
Years of Experience Required: 5 or more years
To apply, please email us your cover letter and resume in one PDF file to hiring.wingtaknoodle@gmail.com. Competition code SCSP2025 should be included in your email subject.