At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team to manage purchasing and supplier relationships in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Fast-growing manufacturing company specializing in custom technical projects.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a collaborative work culture.
- Other info: Bilingual candidates preferred; great opportunity for career growth.
- Why this job: Make an impact in procurement while working with innovative teams and projects.
- Qualifications: 2-3 years in purchasing; strong analytical and communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 57150 - 69850 $ per year.
Hello! My name is Angela, and I am a Recruitment Consultant at Fed Supply, a specialized recruitment agency focused on supply chain, logistics, transportation, and customer service. We recruit for both temporary and permanent positions throughout the Greater Montreal Area.
Position Summary
Our client, a fast-growing manufacturing company specializing in custom technical projects, is looking for a Tactical / Operational Buyer to join its procurement team. Reporting to the Procurement Director, the successful candidate will primarily be responsible for reviewing purchase requisitions, ensuring their compliance, and issuing purchase orders.
Key Responsibilities
- Operational Purchasing
- Review purchase requisitions and ensure they include all required information.
- Identify inconsistencies or missing details and follow up with internal requesters.
- Create and maintain supplier records, part numbers, and purchasing data in the ERP system.
- Issue purchase orders and follow up through to delivery.
- Maintain complete, accurate, and compliant purchasing records.
- Collaboration & Compliance
- Work closely with engineering, project, production, and logistics teams.
- Challenge purchase requests when necessary and propose solutions that balance operational urgency, compliance, and risk management.
- Clearly communicate procurement requirements to internal stakeholders.
- Help improve the quality of purchase requisitions and procurement processes.
- Supplier Management
- Communicate with suppliers regarding pricing, lead times, quantities, and purchasing terms.
- Review price changes and investigate significant variances compared with previous orders.
- Conduct occasional negotiations regarding pricing and commercial terms.
- Build and maintain strong professional relationships with suppliers.
Candidate Profile
- Education & Experience
- Education in procurement, operations management, business administration, logistics, or a related field.
- Approximately 2 to 3 years of experience in tactical or operational purchasing, or in a similar role.
- Experience in a manufacturing, technical, engineering, or project-based environment is considered an asset.
- An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will also be considered.
- Technical Skills
- Good understanding of the procurement process, from purchase requisition review through purchase order follow-up.
- Ability to analyze requisitions and identify errors, inconsistencies, or potential risks.
- Experience working with an ERP system; knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics NAV is considered an asset.
- Good command of the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Knowledge of Power BI is considered an asset.
- Strong price analysis and supplier negotiation skills.
- Soft Skills
- Strong judgment and analytical thinking.
- Curiosity, autonomy, and the ability to learn quickly.
- Attention to detail and a structured approach.
- Ability to ask the right questions and explain or justify decisions.
- Diplomatic, assertive, and solution-oriented communication style.
- Ability to manage priorities and urgent requests in a changing environment.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
Languages
- Bilingual in French and English.
Specific Requirements
- Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
- Must be eligible for registration under the Controlled Goods Program.
- Must be willing to undergo the required security and background checks.
Tactical / Operational Buyer in Brossard employer: Fed Supply
Rejoindre notre client en tant qu'Acheteur, c'est intégrer une entreprise qui valorise la diversité et l'inclusion au sein d'une équipe dynamique. Avec un fort accent sur le développement professionnel, vous bénéficierez d'opportunités de croissance tout en travaillant dans un environnement collaboratif où chaque contribution compte. Situé dans un cadre stimulant, ce poste vous permettra de bâtir des relations solides avec des fournisseurs et partenaires logistiques, tout en jouant un rôle clé dans la satisfaction des clients internes.
