Description
We are seeking a Buyer to join our team in Montreal, QC, Canada on a contract basis.
As a Buyer, you will be responsible for managing the entire purchasing cycle, from day-to-day operations to strategic initiatives. You will negotiate terms with service providers and ensure that procurement meets the objectives and needs of internal stakeholders and the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyse and qualify needs expressed by internal stakeholders, proposing alternatives or optimisations
- Solicit, analyse, and compare quotes from service providers
- Manage tender processes and conduct comparative analyses of offers
- Negotiate commercial and contractual terms
- Prepare and manage contracts in collaboration with relevant departments
- Process purchase requests and issue purchase orders
- Monitor contractual commitments and supplier performance
- Collaborate with finance teams to track and resolve billing discrepancies
- Evaluate supplier performance using KPIs and business reviews
Category and Supplier Management:
- Contribute to the development and monitoring of category strategies
- Conduct market and competitor intelligence
- Identify potential risks and opportunities in your category
- Contribute to strategic presentations to management, including informed recommendations
Requirements:
- Diploma in Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent
- 5-7 years of experience in a similar role or relevant experience
- Multi-party and international negotiations (desirable)
- Strong organisational and planning skills
- Negotiation skills, including in complex or multi-party contexts
- Autonomy and proactivity
- Client-oriented and results-driven approach
- Priority-setting and multi-tasking skills
- Process management expertise
- Ability to challenge needs and formulate strategic recommendations
- Excellent presentation and communication skills at various hierarchical levels
- Analytical and synthesis skills
- Proficiency in oral and written communication (French and English)
- MS Office proficiency
- Familiarity with a purchasing management tool/ERP (desirable)
- Knowledge of category management or supplier strategy (desirable)