Buyer

Status: Full-Time, Permanent Position | Location: Vaudreuil-Dorion, QC | Report To: Associate Director of Procurement | Service: Procurement

OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Associate Director of Procurement, the buyer is responsible for managing purchases, costs, and flow of goods in their product portfolio. They take a proactive approach in reviewing system-generated purchase requirements, making recommendations for the forecast of the products, and implementing changes as required. The buyer works in close collaboration with a variety of stakeholders across the organization (Demand Planner, Inventory Analyst, Product Managers, Sourcing Manager, etc.) to ensure that the expected goods are available for customers in the right quantities, at the right time and at the right cost. The Buyer takes the initiative to review seasonal purchasing requirements to identify opportunities to improve availability, costs, or service lead-times.

The buyer will perform other related duties as requested by their immediate superior, all in accordance with internal procedures and rules.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the daily review of MRP requirements and creation of purchase orders to meet replenishment goals.
• Establish and nurture strategic relationships with key suppliers in line with our business needs.
• Work with our team in Asia to expedite/prioritize production orders as needed.
• Collaborate with the internal production department on booking programs to ensure availability of materials in a timely manner.
• Lead cost improvement initiatives to ensure that products are sourced at competitive prices (benchmarking, volume purchases, PPV).
• Participate in the development, review, negotiation, modification and deployment of contracts with current and new vendors.
• Maintain supplier price lists and perform system updates when required.
• Maintain good relationships with other associated departments, i.e. sales, marketing & product development.

• Participate in the evaluation of new and existing products/vendors, with the collaboration of the Product Development, Technical Services & Sales departments.
• Work with the planning department to identify opportunities to improve forecasting models for better product availability.
• Work with Marketing to stay informed of ongoing sales initiatives that could lead to demand peaks and/or stock depletion.
• Work with Product Managers and the Master Planner to review the Management forecast on new items.
• Provide support in the S&OP cycle.

BEHAVIOURS

• Excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical & synthesis skills.
• Demonstrate a good sense of planning and organization of work.
• Possess a positive work attitude with a willingness to work in a cross functional ‘Team’ environment.
• Willingness to adapt and to show leadership and initiative.
• Ability to face challenges with a proactive approach to achieve results.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in a field relevant to the function or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in purchasing and/or importing products.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel).
• Good knowledge of the tire and wheel industry, as well as seasonal products, would be an asset.
• Good knowledge of software related to purchasing, ERP, MRP, tier one or two systems, such as SAP, (SAP ByDesign would be a definite asset).
• Excellent command of French required. Knowledge of English is necessary for certain communications. Proficiency in Mandarin would be an asset.
• Must have valid travel documents (passport).

This position may require minimal travel.