Buyer

Job description

Company trade name: Fives Services
Company address: 1580 Rue Provinciale, Québec, QC G1N 4A2
Work location: 1580 Rue Provinciale, Québec, QC G1N 4A2
Employment conditions: Permanent, Full-time – 40 hours per week
Language of work: French & English
Wage: $34 per hour

The Buyer is responsible for managing local and international purchasing activities, including requests for quotations, negotiations, replenishment, and logistics, in compliance with Group guidelines, ISO standards, and professional ethics.

– Manage purchasing activities, primarily internationally, as well as certain local purchases (mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic parts).
– Ensure regulatory compliance of customs documentation.
– Identify international purchasing alternatives for local sourcing.
– Effectively manage critical and urgent purchases.
– Negotiate purchasing terms related to projects, including pricing, lead times, and payment terms.
– Monitor deliveries and manage potential supplier disputes.
– Follow up with suppliers regarding delivery issues.
– Source, select, and evaluate suppliers to ensure quality and reliability.
– Identify, negotiate, and document cost savings and efficiencies.
– Reduce and control inventory in collaboration with the warehouse team.
– Maintain business relationships with suppliers, establish performance indicators, and evaluate supplier performance annually.
– Provide support to other buyers during vacation periods or absences.
– Follow up on non-conformities and claims to ensure customer satisfaction.
– Participate in the continuous improvement of purchasing processes.
– Update documentation and manuals related to the purchasing process.

Required experience and qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

– Diploma or relevant training in supply chain management and purchasing, or equivalent experience;
– 2 years of experience in a similar position;
– Proficiency with MS Office, particularly Excel and Outlook;
– Knowledge of ERP systems and SAP Business One (SAP B1) is considered an asset;
– Knowledge of local and international logistics;
– Advanced proficiency in both spoken and written French and English. English is required to communicate regularly with suppliers and colleagues located outside Quebec.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

– Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills;
– Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment;
– Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks effectively;
– Strong teamwork skills;
– Methodical and well-organized.

Job posting period

Until 2027-05-31 at 00:53