Assistant Procurement and Purchasing Departments

We are currently looking for an analytical and structured profile to fill a temporary position as an Assistant in the Procurement and Purchasing Departments for one of our trusted clients located in Montreal.

Under the direction of the purchasing department and in close collaboration with the management team, the incumbent will be responsible for compiling, analyzing, and managing the data required to optimize the purchasing process, the introduction of new products, and the tracking of vendor agreements.

Advantages
Position Type: 2-month temporary mandate

Offered Salary: $62,000 to $67,000 per year (depending on experience)

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Lunch Break: 1-hour lunch break (37.5 to 40 hours per week)

Perk: Free on-site parking available

Responsibilities
Analysis and Support: Research, compile, and analyze relevant information to assist the team in product and category analysis.

New Product Management: Ensure full follow-up on the new product introduction process and oversee the update or opening of related commercial agreements.

Pricing Control: Take charge of the entire cost-price modification process for both national and private brands (reception, validation, and recommendations).

Data Entry and Integrity: Manage the creation of vendor and product profiles, and ensure rigorous data entry of cost changes into the SAP system.

Advisory and Coordination: Act as the primary resource person for vendors and internal clients to resolve issues related to product status or cost structures. Provide ongoing support to the Sales team regarding these matters.

Procurement Support: Assist buyers with service level management, request for proposal (RFP) follow-ups, and supply volume validations as needed.

Administration: Rigorously file and archive all documentation related to commercial agreements.

Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree or DEC in Business Administration or a related field.

Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role (purchasing, procurement, administration, or cost data management).

Languages: Bilingualism is required (French and English), as you will interact daily with both French and English-speaking clients and vendors based outside of canada.

Software: Excellent proficiency in the Office suite (especially Excel) and good knowledge of SAP software.

💡 Key Skills:
Strong organizational skills, thoroughness, and excellent time and priority management.

Autonomy, resourcefulness, and a strong commitment to high-quality work.

Great interpersonal skills and a client-satisfaction-oriented approach.

Summary
Are you interested in this 3-month contract, or do you know the perfect fit in your network?

Send me a message or applied directly on this posting so we can discuss it!

frederique.clement@randstad.ca

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