Role and responsabilities
- Analyze and understand requirements for raw materials, services and other supplies to be purchased;
- Determine and/or negotiate contract terms and conditions, award contracts to suppliers or recommend their award;
- Recommend purchasing strategies, participate in the elaboration and development of purchasing policies and procedures favourable to the company;.
- Establish and monitor delivery schedules, and address any sensitive or problematic situations with the supplier concerned and the internal team;
- Process purchase orders and purchases;
- Ensure competitiveness of products and services received,
- Prepare and maintain purchasing files, reports and price lists;
- Resolve purchasing problems (supplier changes, material shortages, price changes, goods held at customs, etc.);
- Keep abreast of changes and trends in the raw materials market;
- Identify potential or alternative suppliers
- Understand the various processes involved in the manufacture of tubes and raw materials;
- Participate in new product research and development committees or projects, and carry out the tasks and responsibilities required for the various projects (supplier research, analysis, proposals and recommendations, etc.).
Experience & training :
- University degree in a field relevant to the position.
- 5 years' experience in a purchasing position in a manufacturing environment.
- Bilingualism (French/English);
- Strong numerical, analytical and statistical skills;
- Very good skills and ease with computerized systems (knowledge of EPICOR is an asset).
- Knowledge of and interest in new and current research methods;
- Very good ability to work on processes and structure, to analyze and organize data
- Strong assertiveness and collaboration skills;
- Proactive, able to propose changes to improve the efficiency and contribution of purchasing to the company's growth.
- Good interpersonal skills
- Sense of urgency