Velan is a world leader in the design and manufacture of industrial valves. We stand out for the human values that drive us, our local leadership and the passion that all members have in achieving results. Headquartered in Montreal and 12 plants worldwide, we manufacture and market complex and innovative industrial valves for various industries.

We are currently looking for a Buyer, Reporting to the Manager, Procurement Operations. The Buyer will be responsible for placing purchase orders in a timely manner and delivering materials, at the correct price and in accordance with technical requirements.

What we offer

In addition to a job that matches your ambitions, with varied and rewarding missions, joining Velan means being part of a passionate team and enjoying exceptional working conditions:

• Competitive hourly rate
• All-risk insurance program and group RRSP with employer contribution
• Competitive vacation policy
• Paid holiday time off
• Free on-site parking
• Company events (health, family, sports, etc.) and various wellness initiatives
• Rapid career progression and professional development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Prepare quotes and purchase orders for parts
• Process requests for supplies, research products, clarify specifications, document calls for tenders, write purchase orders
• Negotiate the needs for pre-production samples, spare parts, customized technical documentation
• Facilitate and ensure the steady progress to the completion of a project through the efficient movement of materials, freight, etc. in our systems
• Ensure that the required goods arrive on the scheduled date, in the agreed quality and at the agreed location
• Be thorough in the processing, shipping and delivery of orders, and make special arrangements for delivery; communicate order status to project management
• Develop and maintain positive supplier relationships, evaluate supplier performance, use different supplier sources to fill needs as per guidelines
• Dealing with vendors and manufacturers, which often involves persuading potential vendors to undertake the manufacture of custom-designed items to complex and rigid specifications
• Maintain a tracking system to control ongoing order changes, and supplier ODTs
• Addressing vendor discrepancies
• Anticipating and managing risks
• Maintain an excellent working relationship with other departments such as planning, quality, production engineering and project management.

Your profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management or related field
• Minimum of 3-5 years of purchasing experience with an original equipment manufacturer (OEM), ideally in the field of machined components, forgings, castings, and fasteners
• Knowledge of machining and the ability to understand drawings and specifications are essential
• Experience with MRP and Microsoft Office environment
• Good knowledge of Word and Excel
• Good knowledge of French and English, spoken and written (bilingualism)
• Familiarity with material specifications such as ASTM
• Good negotiation skills
• Organizational skills, ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Taking the initiative
• Autonomy and resourcefulness

If you see yourself in this profile and are driven by the ambitions outlined above, you could be our next Buyer*. We look forward to speaking with you!*

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