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- Lachine, Québec
- Permanent
- sectorEngineering
- reference numberKJE62B3PROEN
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We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Purchasing Assistant to support the procurement operations of our food manufacturing facility. Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, the Purchasing Assistant will be responsible for handling administrative purchasing tasks, tracking orders, and maintaining accurate procurement records.
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The ideal candidate is proactive, well-organized, and has a genuine interest in supply chain and procurement processes.
Advantages
Salary: Between $55,000 and $65,000, depending on experience.
Benefits:
2 to 3 weeks of vacation, based on experience
Performance bonus program (eligible after 3 months)
Group health and dental insurance, partially covered by the employer
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Process internal purchase requests and prepare purchase orders.
Follow up with suppliers regarding order confirmations, delivery dates, and quantities.
Maintain and update supplier databases and product information sheets.
Coordinate with Production, Logistics, and Quality teams to ensure smooth supply flow.
Help resolve delivery discrepancies or invoicing issues.
Organize and maintain procurement documentation (POs, contracts, spec sheets, etc.).
Support supplier research or sourcing of new materials when needed.
Assist the Purchasing Manager with administrative tasks and ad hoc projects.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Diploma or degree in Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field (DEP, AEC/DEC, or Bachelor's).
1 to 3 years of experience in a similar role, ideally in a manufacturing or food industry environment.
Knowledge of purchasing and supply chain procedures.
Skills and Competencies:
Strong verbal and written communication skills (French and English, an asset).
Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel); familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Sage, Logidec, etc.) is an asset.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
Team player with autonomy and strong administrative discipline.
Basic knowledge of food safety standards is an asset.
Summary
Are you interested in this role based in Montreal, or are you simply exploring new career opportunities?
Feel free to contact me to discuss further!
By email: Karine.durand@randstad.ca
To view the full list of current openings, please visit: www.randstad.ca
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Purchasing Assistant to support the procurement operations of our food manufacturing facility. Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, the Purchasing Assistant will be responsible for handling administrative purchasing tasks, tracking orders, and maintaining accurate procurement records.
The ideal candidate is proactive, well-organized, and has a genuine interest in supply chain and procurement processes.
Advantages
Salary: Between $55,000 and $65,000, depending on experience.
Benefits:
2 to 3 weeks of vacation, based on experience
Performance bonus program (eligible after 3 months)
Group health and dental insurance, partially covered by the employer
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Process internal purchase requests and prepare purchase orders.
Follow up with suppliers regarding order confirmations, delivery dates, and quantities.
Maintain and update supplier databases and product information sheets.
Coordinate with Production, Logistics, and Quality teams to ensure smooth supply flow.
Help resolve delivery discrepancies or invoicing issues. ...
The ideal candidate is proactive, well-organized, and has a genuine interest in supply chain and procurement processes.
Advantages
Salary: Between $55,000 and $65,000, depending on experience.
Benefits:
2 to 3 weeks of vacation, based on experience
Performance bonus program (eligible after 3 months)
Group health and dental insurance, partially covered by the employer
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Process internal purchase requests and prepare purchase orders.
Follow up with suppliers regarding order confirmations, delivery dates, and quantities.
Maintain and update supplier databases and product information sheets.
Coordinate with Production, Logistics, and Quality teams to ensure smooth supply flow.
Help resolve delivery discrepancies or invoicing issues. ...
Organize and maintain procurement documentation (POs, contracts, spec sheets, etc.).
Support supplier research or sourcing of new materials when needed.
Assist the Purchasing Manager with administrative tasks and ad hoc projects.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Diploma or degree in Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field (DEP, AEC/DEC, or Bachelor's).
1 to 3 years of experience in a similar role, ideally in a manufacturing or food industry environment.
Knowledge of purchasing and supply chain procedures.
Skills and Competencies:
Strong verbal and written communication skills (French and English, an asset).
Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel); familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Sage, Logidec, etc.) is an asset.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
Team player with autonomy and strong administrative discipline.
Basic knowledge of food safety standards is an asset.
Summary
Are you interested in this role based in Montreal, or are you simply exploring new career opportunities?
Feel free to contact me to discuss further!
By email: Karine.durand@randstad.ca
To view the full list of current openings, please visit: www.randstad.ca
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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