• 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