Buyer

Our client, a high-end plumbing products manufacturing company, is looking for an experienced buyer to manage its local and international procurement activities.

In a context where purchases exceed hundreds of thousands of dollars per month, the person will play a central role in managing suppliers, negotiating, tracking orders, material availability, and improving procurement practices.

They will work in collaboration with the procurement technician as well as with the production, sales, and shipping teams to support operations and meet delivery deadlines.

Main responsibilities

• Manage suppliers and purchases by developing a local and international network, searching for the best options for standard or custom orders, negotiating prices, quantities, and conditions, and validating the accuracy of order confirmations.
• Plan and track procurement by analyzing demand, inventory levels, and production needs, placing orders with approved suppliers, and ensuring their tracking with the procurement technician.
• Secure delivery deadlines and material availability by coordinating receptions, piece entries and exits, container arrivals with the broker, and respecting production and delivery schedules.
• Optimize costs and work methods by identifying cost-saving opportunities, developing local and international procurement strategies, and recommending or implementing adapted policies and procedures.
• Maintain reliable purchasing data by updating submissions, price lists, pending orders, and tracking systems for suppliers, customers, and internal teams.
• Measure and support service performance by setting up performance indicators, participating in the annual purchasing and order delivery inventory, and collaborating with the company's various services.

What the company offers

• Salary starting at $85,000, depending on experience.
• Three weeks of vacation and paid leave.
• Group insurance, life insurance, and disability insurance.
• Pension fund and employer contribution to the RÉER.
• Employee assistance program and health and well-being program.
• Flexible arrival and departure times.
• Social club and company events.
• On-site parking.

Desired profile

• Bachelor's degree or college diploma in business administration or procurement, or AEC in procurement management combined with relevant experience.
• Minimum of five years of experience as a buyer in a manufacturing environment.
• Good understanding of the supply chain and ability to manage local and international purchases.
• Proficiency with ERP systems as well as Excel.
• Bilingual French-English, good organizational skills, diligence, and ability to collaborate with multiple teams.
• Occasional travel to be expected.