Buyer Supply Chain Specialist

In this rapid plant startup phase, technological proficiency is your greatest asset. Daily navigation within SAP MM will be essential to keep orders flowing smoothly and inventories stocked. You will act as the key point of contact ensuring that critical components reach the floor without costly delays.

Direct negotiation will drive your day: you will secure favorable pricing, build dependable commercial agreements, and uphold the uncompromising standards required by an advanced manufacturing pioneer.

Advantages
Full-time Permanent Role

40-hour week

100% onsite

3 to 4 weeks of vacation based on years of experience

Comprehensive insurance plan and retirement saving plans with contribution from the company

A collaborative workplace culture in a state-of-the-art facility featuring free parking and modern amenities.

The satisfaction of driving sustainable energy technology while working locally and avoiding daily bridge traffic.


Responsibilities
Create, manage, and follow up on purchase orders within SAP MM to ensure complete delivery accuracy.

Oversee incoming shipments, freight forwarders, customs clearance, and applicable Incoterms documentation. (Negotiating with and sourcing customs brokers will be a key priority upon arrival.)

Identify, evaluate, and establish solid commercial relationships with key raw material and supply vendors.

Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules to safeguard plant production timelines.

Monitor vendor delivery performance and actively identify practical opportunities to optimize shipping expenses.

Prepare routine tracking reports and collaborate cross-functionally with plant operations to avoid material shortages.

Qualifications
Five (5) to ten (10) years of hands-on experience in industrial purchasing, vendor relations, or operational procurement.

Functional bilingualism (French and English) to communicate effectively with overseas partners and executive leadership.

High resilience and adaptability when working within structured, protocol-driven international corporate processes.

Proven proficiency with SAP MM and advanced working knowledge of Excel spreadsheets.

Practical familiarity with freight coordination, import regulations, and border clearance procedures.

A grounded, execution-focused mindset committed to plant floor operations without immediate managerial expectations.

Summary
Taking on this Buyer Supply Chain Specialist role is a rare chance to shape the procurement backbone of a world-class facility right here in Granby. It offers the energy of a startup combined with the financial backing of a global industry leader. If you have the drive and practical expertise to deliver results in an advanced manufacturing setting, submit your application today and take charge of your professional future.

If this position does not fully match what you are looking for, contact us today to explore other career opportunities that suit your aspirations.

Send your resume directly to: alexandre.guertin@randstad.ca
LinkedIn : www.linkedin.com/in/guertinalexandre

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