SENIOR BUYER
Main Responsibilities
Needs Analysis
- Collaborate with internal departments to understand material, parts, and service requirements
- Plan short, medium, and long-term purchases based on projects and production needs
Strategic Sourcing
- Research new suppliers, both local and international
- Assess suppliers’ capacity, reliability, pricing, and lead times
- Issue RFQs, analyze bids, and negotiate terms
Negotiation and Supplier Management
- Negotiate prices, payment terms, delivery times, and warranties
- Establish framework agreements and long-term contracts
- Maintain and develop sustainable relationships with partners
Order Follow-up
- Issue purchase orders in the ERP system
- Monitor deliveries, delays, and any quality or quantity discrepancies
- Collaborate with receiving, quality, and production teams to resolve issues
Cost Optimization
- Identify cost reduction opportunities
- Implement volume purchasing strategies or long-term contract agreements
Analysis and Reporting
- Track purchasing performance indicators
- Produce reports for management on costs, quality, and trends
Compliance and Processes
- Ensure compliance with internal policies and applicable regulations
- Participate in the continuous improvement of procurement processes
Required Skills
- Strong experience in negotiation and supplier management
- Knowledge of technical procurement markets
- Ability to read technical drawings and understand specifications
- Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Acumatica, etc.)
- Autonomy, thoroughness, and strong analytical skills
- Bilingual (French/English)
Assets
- Knowledge of the industrial or mining sector
- Experience in international purchasing
- Certification in procurement management
- Mastery of the end-to-end purchasing process
Schedule
- Full-time – 40 hours per week
- Flexible schedule, ideally Monday to Friday to facilitate coordination with operations
- Hybrid work possible, but on-site presence is preferred
To apply, send your application to [email protected]
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