Buyer

Buyer

Advantages of working at JL Leclerc

• Salary based on your experience;
• Work schedule of 4 days and a half;
• Bonus vacation policy;
• Collective health insurance and REER program with employer contribution;
• Employee recognition program;
• Free equipment and tools provided;
• Corporate clothing provided by the company;
• Employee referral bonus.

Typical Week of a Buyer

• Prepare quotes and gather all necessary information for suppliers to submit a competitive offer
• Analyze the different proposals received to select the best solution for the company
• Negotiate with suppliers the prices, deadlines, payment terms, and discount programs
• Negotiate the return of items to suppliers as needed and coordinate credits, refunds, or replacements
• Manage qualitative parameters (Price/Min/Max/Safety stock/supplier contact/etc.) in the ERP system
• Issue and follow up on purchase orders for special needs
• Track critical file delays and delivery delays with suppliers
• Constantly be on the lookout for opportunities to save money with current suppliers or new suppliers
• Participate in the execution of special clauses in supplier contracts (price indexing, delivery penalties)
• Participate in the evaluation of supplier performance and the development of action plans to address issues
• Participate in cost reduction projects
• Monitor stock levels and ensure rotation and turnover
• Participate in end-of-quarter and end-of-fiscal-year activities
• Collaborate with the accounting department for the accuracy of supplier invoices
• Stay up-to-date on price trends, changes, restrictions, or any other variables that could affect purchasing strategies and suggest solutions to address them.

Required Skills

• DEC in operations management or AEC/DEC in administration, logistics, or procurement, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar position
• Functional English
• Advanced Excel
• Knowledge of the metal industry (an asset)
• Creativity to solve problems
• Good communicator
• Able to manage multiple files simultaneously

*** Please note that applications will be processed after the holidays in the week of August 3rd! Thank you!