Top Benefits
About the role
We are looking for a Development Buyer reporting to a Team Leader, Global Sourcing to help us develop our new products, as well as support the supply chain at an operations level. As part of your role, you’ll be significantly contributing to the organization's growth. You will be at the forefront of expanding BRP's product line through your knowledge of the supply chain and the development of business partnerships with our suppliers; you will also be responsible for commercial management and negotiation of the organization's best interests with the supplier network for production components.
You Will Have The Opportunity To
- Be a stakeholder in the development process of new components in collaboration with engineering, the quality department and strategic suppliers.
- Negotiate and respect various agreements with suppliers (in terms of delivery times, cost structure, fluctuations in raw materials, exchange rates, etc.).
- Manage your parts portfolio budget and regularly update cost prices.
- Apply purchasing strategies by category for each of BRP's new product platforms by managing supplier selections.
- Be the organization's primary point of contact with the supplier for all commercial issues while maintaining a healthy supplier relationship.
YOU’LL THRIVE IN THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND QUALITIES:
- Relevant experience or training in procurement, administration/engineering or other related fields.
- Experience in sourcing through category management or convenience;
- Bilingualism is essential, both spoken and written, as the person in this role will be representing BRP to international suppliers (French/English). Fluency in Spanish would be an asset.
- Good work organization, priority management and project management.
- Very good analytical and negotiating skills.
- Excellent communication and the ability to work in a team.
- Interest in BRP products, various manufacturing processes and lean manufacturing.
Do you have any other qualifications? Tell us what is unique about you that would make you a great addition to the team. We look forward to receiving your application!
ACKNOWLEDGING THE POWER OF DIVERSITY BRP is dedicated to nurturing a culture that invites, connects, and propels the ambitions of people of all backgrounds, profiles, beliefs and experiences. Ultimately, the diversity and uniqueness of our people fuel our ingenuity and set the course for the path ahead!
For this reason, we value diversity and we strive to always push each other forward to build an inclusive workplace where every employee feels like they belong, where they can grow and find meaning.
AT BRP, WHEN WE TALK ABOUT BENEFITS, WE GO ALL IN. Let’s start with a strong foundation — You want it, we have it:
- Annual bonus based on the company’s financial results
- Generous paid time away
- Pension plan
- Collective saving opportunities
- Industry leading healthcare fully paid by BRP
What About Some Feel Good Perks
- Flexible work schedule
- A summer schedule that varies by department and location
- Holiday season shutdown
- Educational resources
- Discount on BRP products
WELCOME TO BRP We’re a world leader in recreational vehicles and boats, creating innovative ways to move on snow, water, asphalt, dirt and even in the air. Headquartered in the Canadian town of Valcourt, Quebec, our company is rooted in a spirit of ingenuity and intense customer focus. Today, we operate manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Finland, Australia and Austria, with a workforce made up of close to 16,500 spirited people, all driven by the deeply held belief that at work, as with life itself, it’s not about the destination: It’s about the journey.
About BRP
Our distinctive brands are icons in their industry: Ski-Doo and Lynx snowmobiles, Sea-Doo watercraft and pontoons, Can-Am vehicles, Alumacraft and Quintrex boats, Manitou pontoons and Rotax marine propulsion systems as well as Rotax engines for karts and recreational aircraft. To fully enhance our riders’ experience, our product lines are supported with a dedicated parts, accessories and clothing business.
Over the past 20 years, we have traveled far and wide, expanding our partnerships, entering new playgrounds and new territories. Our close to 20,000 employees worldwide are united by our ambition to keep moving forward, giving our customers around the world the power to create their best memories.
As the passion for BRP grows, so does our presence, with innovation centers, manufacturing facilities and offices now on all five continents. We’ve partnered with the best dealers and distributors out there to bring our products to adventurers in 130 countries.
As we look to the future, we continue to power ahead and hold true to the values of passion, drive, ingenuity, and trust we live by, maintaining our sense of adventure as our guiding star.
We make adventure… by design.
Top Benefits
About the role
We are looking for a Development Buyer reporting to a Team Leader, Global Sourcing to help us develop our new products, as well as support the supply chain at an operations level. As part of your role, you’ll be significantly contributing to the organization's growth. You will be at the forefront of expanding BRP's product line through your knowledge of the supply chain and the development of business partnerships with our suppliers; you will also be responsible for commercial management and negotiation of the organization's best interests with the supplier network for production components.
You Will Have The Opportunity To
- Be a stakeholder in the development process of new components in collaboration with engineering, the quality department and strategic suppliers.
- Negotiate and respect various agreements with suppliers (in terms of delivery times, cost structure, fluctuations in raw materials, exchange rates, etc.).
- Manage your parts portfolio budget and regularly update cost prices.
- Apply purchasing strategies by category for each of BRP's new product platforms by managing supplier selections.
- Be the organization's primary point of contact with the supplier for all commercial issues while maintaining a healthy supplier relationship.
YOU’LL THRIVE IN THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND QUALITIES:
- Relevant experience or training in procurement, administration/engineering or other related fields.
- Experience in sourcing through category management or convenience;
- Bilingualism is essential, both spoken and written, as the person in this role will be representing BRP to international suppliers (French/English). Fluency in Spanish would be an asset.
- Good work organization, priority management and project management.
- Very good analytical and negotiating skills.
- Excellent communication and the ability to work in a team.
- Interest in BRP products, various manufacturing processes and lean manufacturing.
Do you have any other qualifications? Tell us what is unique about you that would make you a great addition to the team. We look forward to receiving your application!
ACKNOWLEDGING THE POWER OF DIVERSITY BRP is dedicated to nurturing a culture that invites, connects, and propels the ambitions of people of all backgrounds, profiles, beliefs and experiences. Ultimately, the diversity and uniqueness of our people fuel our ingenuity and set the course for the path ahead!
For this reason, we value diversity and we strive to always push each other forward to build an inclusive workplace where every employee feels like they belong, where they can grow and find meaning.
AT BRP, WHEN WE TALK ABOUT BENEFITS, WE GO ALL IN. Let’s start with a strong foundation — You want it, we have it:
- Annual bonus based on the company’s financial results
- Generous paid time away
- Pension plan
- Collective saving opportunities
- Industry leading healthcare fully paid by BRP
What About Some Feel Good Perks
- Flexible work schedule
- A summer schedule that varies by department and location
- Holiday season shutdown
- Educational resources
- Discount on BRP products
WELCOME TO BRP We’re a world leader in recreational vehicles and boats, creating innovative ways to move on snow, water, asphalt, dirt and even in the air. Headquartered in the Canadian town of Valcourt, Quebec, our company is rooted in a spirit of ingenuity and intense customer focus. Today, we operate manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Finland, Australia and Austria, with a workforce made up of close to 16,500 spirited people, all driven by the deeply held belief that at work, as with life itself, it’s not about the destination: It’s about the journey.
About BRP
Our distinctive brands are icons in their industry: Ski-Doo and Lynx snowmobiles, Sea-Doo watercraft and pontoons, Can-Am vehicles, Alumacraft and Quintrex boats, Manitou pontoons and Rotax marine propulsion systems as well as Rotax engines for karts and recreational aircraft. To fully enhance our riders’ experience, our product lines are supported with a dedicated parts, accessories and clothing business.
Over the past 20 years, we have traveled far and wide, expanding our partnerships, entering new playgrounds and new territories. Our close to 20,000 employees worldwide are united by our ambition to keep moving forward, giving our customers around the world the power to create their best memories.
As the passion for BRP grows, so does our presence, with innovation centers, manufacturing facilities and offices now on all five continents. We’ve partnered with the best dealers and distributors out there to bring our products to adventurers in 130 countries.
As we look to the future, we continue to power ahead and hold true to the values of passion, drive, ingenuity, and trust we live by, maintaining our sense of adventure as our guiding star.
We make adventure… by design.