Req #

473 Thursday, November 28, 2024

Position : Procurement Specialist - Nutritional and Functional Ingredients

Location : Vaudreuil, Québec or Ontario (Burlington or Oakville)

Workplace Flexibility : We require a presence minimum of 2 days / week in office.

Status : Contractual – 12-months (1)

Are you known for your initiative and attention to detail? Are you described as an excellent team player capable of dealing quickly with various complex situations? Do you have a good knowledge of ingredients and raw material purchasing and enjoy maintaining excellent relationships with your suppliers? Seize this opportunity to contribute to the success and growth of a large local company!

We are currently looking for a  Procurement Specialist  for our Nutritional and Functional Ingredients Group. The person will be responsible for placing replenishment orders with existing suppliers to ensure business continuity and enhanced customer experience, while minimizing inventory carrying costs and risk. We are looking for a candidate who can multi-task and is very detail oriented. This person will work closely with domestic and foreign suppliers to ensure timely delivery of orders and resolve issues that may arise during the ordering and delivering process.

The candidate must be able to work in an advanced digital technology work environment. We are looking for someone with strong experience in inventory analysis and control, procurement, and adept at building relationships with suppliers.

At Quadra, we put people first so that together, we can reimagine the possibilities.

Quadra Chemicals stands as one of North America's prominent distributors of chemicals and ingredients. With a strong presence spanning facilities throughout Canada and select markets in the United States, we are a growing company dedicated to the long-term well-being of our employees. At Quadra, a Great Place to Work certified organization, we foster a culture of excellence and seek individuals who share our unwavering commitment. Join our team of passionate professionals who are deeply invested in our business and poised for success.

What would be your main responsibilities as a Procurement Specialist? :

• Manage the end-to-end procurement process, including issuing purchase orders for food ingredients products, tracking deliveries, forecasting and inventory management
• Proactively implementing measures to minimize aging inventory
• Foster strong and seamless communication between our valued commercial team and dedicated Product Managers, ensuring the meticulous maintenance of our pricing list
• Efficiently managing the replenishment process by promptly placing orders with our trusted suppliers
• Maintain precise inventory control and consistently monitor stock levels to ensure optimal management of our product availability
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders to understand their procurement needs and requirements
• Monitoring supplier performance and resolving any issues or disputes that may arise
• Diligently reconcile complex supplier invoices on a monthly basis, ensuring accuracy and clarity in our financial transactions
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Maintaining accurate procurement records and quality documentation, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory guidelines
• In collaboration with the Product Managers, keeping up-to-date with industry trends, market conditions, sales trends and best practices in procurement
• Reviewing and taking action on weekly profit / loss reports; collaborate on cost-saving initiatives and optimizing procurement processes to improve efficiency and reduce expenses
• Run and analyze various reports generated by different systems, allowing us to derive valuable insights and make informed decisions based on the data at hand
• Handle data entry across multiple platforms, including Oracle / JD Edwards, Excel, Salesforce, and more, ensuring accurate and seamless information management
• Manage and support a variety of projects

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications and skills :

At Quadra, we provide an engaging and supportive culture that fosters collaboration, a family-oriented atmosphere, and a high degree of autonomy and flexibility. You’ll have the chance to be part of a professional, innovative, and fun team within a growing, people-centric organization that has earned Great Place to Work certification. Why should you chose us ?

Here’s some of the benefits you will gain :

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Quadra supports and values diversity and offer equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status and gender identity. Quadra also welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We recognize that some people do not identify themselves as either male or female. Therefore, whenever possible, we have opted for a gender-neutral wording in a non-discriminatory spirit.

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