Corporate Buyer

Company Description

American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a family-owned and globally recognized leader in the metal recycling industry with over 125 sites and 4,000 employees worldwide. We have continued to thrive over the past eight decades thanks to the dedication of our employees and the continuous trust and support of our customers.

Join the AIM team, a growing team with a business spirit that has evolved over the years to become a prosperous and multifaceted company with commercial divisions including metal recycling, decommissioning and demolition, automotive parts sales and recycling, welding assembly manufacturing, construction waste recycling, and the production of customized industrial and mining products.

We are proud to do good things for the environment to help create a greener and more sustainable future for all.

It's simple; we do it well. We aim for excellence.

Your Responsibilities

• Issue and track purchase orders;
• Manage and prioritize internal customer requests (production and maintenance restocking);
• Track open orders and follow up with suppliers;
• Ensure that the procurement procedure is followed and applied across all company sites;
• Conduct research for new supply sources to reduce costs and increase corporate savings;
• Maintain relationships with existing suppliers;
• Analyze and consolidate division needs;
• Develop and implement procedures and performance indicators;
• Responsible for negotiating and validating corporate agreements;
• Prepare cost analysis reports;
• Monitor supplier evaluations;
• Maintain the list of approved suppliers up to date;
• Demonstrate excellent communication with internal customers;
• Work with senior management in establishing the global strategic plan;
• Involvement in the procurement process and standardization of procedures at the global level;
• Work closely with buyers from our China and Mexico divisions;
• All other related tasks.

To join our team

• Hold a DEC in supply management or related field;
• Have 5 years of experience in a procurement department within a manufacturing company;
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 systems, an asset;
• Proficiency in both French and English, spoken and written.

Required Skills

• Sense of urgency;
• Ability to communicate;
• Be self-motivated;
• Change facilitator;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Planning skills;
• Initiative;
• Ability to make decisions;
• Concern for overall quality;
• Persuasiveness;

Environmental Responsibilities

• Acquire safety data sheets for hazardous products;
• Communicate the company's environmental requirements;
• Ensure the quality of packaging and labeling of hazardous product containers supplied by suppliers;
• Apply regulations regarding the import and transport of hazardous materials;
• Sensitize suppliers and subcontractors on the need to comply with operational procedures and environmental regulatory requirements.
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What we offer

• Competitive salary and other social benefits;
• Group insurance and registered pension plan (REER);
• Company activities throughout the year (barbecue, Christmas party, etc.);
• Free on-site gym;
• Two on-site cafeterias (subsidized meal program available);
• A dynamic and stimulating work environment – work on high-impact and meaningful projects while having fun!