Purchasing supervisor Job
Employer: Suntea Brentwood
SpiderID: 14110012
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Posted: 12/6/2025
Wage: 40-45/Hr
Priority Review Date: 3/6/2026
Job Code / NOC / SOC:
Category: Purchasing/Buyers
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Purchasing Supervisor to manage international sourcing and supplier coordination. This role is pivotal to our growth, requiring a professional who can bridge the gap between overseas farmers and our local operations. This position requires regular travel to Taiwan for procurement, quality control, and supplier relationship management.
Job Requirements:
Key Responsibilities:
Identify and secure supply contracts with independent tea farmers and specialized agricultural producers in international markets.
Manage the sensory evaluation and quality control of "Origin Series" leaves, requiring regular on-site visits to international production regions.
Innovate the supply chain by creating direct-from-source logistics that bypass standard distributors.
Negotiate complex, seasonal purchase agreements based on harvest yields and quality grading.
Requirements:
Education: A University Degree or College Diploma in Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is required.
Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management.
Language: Proficiency in English (written and verbal) is required.
Travel: Willingness and ability to travel internationally (specifically to Taiwan) for harvest inspections and supplier negotiations.
Skills: Strong negotiation, analytical, and logistics management skills.
Preferred Assets:
Industry Insight: Previous procurement experience or familiarity with the Boba Tea or Specialty Tea industry.
Specialized Knowledge: Familiarity with Origin Tea sourcing, including seasonal harvest cycles, technical tea-grading standards, and direct-from-farmer sourcing protocols.
Language: Proficiency in Mandarin and/or Taiwanese is a strong asset for direct technical negotiations with regional farmers.
How to Apply:
Please send your resume to: [email protected]
Subject: Purchasing Supervisor – Your Name
Identify and secure supply contracts with independent tea farmers and specialized agricultural producers in international markets.
Manage the sensory evaluation and quality control of "Origin Series" leaves, requiring regular on-site visits to international production regions.
Innovate the supply chain by creating direct-from-source logistics that bypass standard distributors.
Negotiate complex, seasonal purchase agreements based on harvest yields and quality grading.
Requirements:
Education: A University Degree or College Diploma in Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is required.
Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management.
Language: Proficiency in English (written and verbal) is required.
Travel: Willingness and ability to travel internationally (specifically to Taiwan) for harvest inspections and supplier negotiations.
Skills: Strong negotiation, analytical, and logistics management skills.
Preferred Assets:
Industry Insight: Previous procurement experience or familiarity with the Boba Tea or Specialty Tea industry.
Specialized Knowledge: Familiarity with Origin Tea sourcing, including seasonal harvest cycles, technical tea-grading standards, and direct-from-farmer sourcing protocols.
Language: Proficiency in Mandarin and/or Taiwanese is a strong asset for direct technical negotiations with regional farmers.
How to Apply:
Please send your resume to: [email protected]
Subject: Purchasing Supervisor – Your Name
Job Criteria:
Start Date: ASAP
Position Type: Full-Time Permanent
Experience: 2
Education: Bachelors
Travel: 50-75%
Vacation: 2 weeks / year
Job Benefits:
Health/Dental Benefits, Retirement Benefits, Paid Holidays, Vacations, and Sick Leave, Life and/or Disability Insurance, Relocation Assistance, Transportation Subsidies
Company Profile:
SunTea Brentwood is a specialty beverage brand focused on delivering high-quality handcrafted teas and fresh ingredients. Our team values efficiency, product consistency, and strong supplier partnerships. As we prepare for the launch of our new Origin Tea series, we are expanding our procurement team to ensure stable, high-standard sourcing of seasonal teas directly from Taiwan and other key regions.
Contact Information:
| Contact Name: Alvin Chen | Type: Employer |
| Company: Suntea Brentwood | |
| Web Site: https://www.sunteabc.com/ | |