Buyer

Job summary

The Buyer II manages complex suppliers and high-spend portfolios to ensure operational performance and shortage prevention. Key duties include executing purchase orders, leading recovery efforts for delivery issues, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Job details

Job: Buyer II Location: Montreal/ Côte-de-liesse (Bombardier) (ST-LAURENT2) Hybrid role Positions Requested: 2 Description: **Bilingualism is mandatory** The Buyer II serves as a fully proficient procurement professional responsible for managing complex suppliers, high-spend portfolios, and critical supply risks. The role drives operational performance through proactive supply management, shortage prevention, and cross-functional collaboration. Key Responsibilities • Execute and manage purchase orders from requisition through delivery. • Monitor supplier performance and delivery commitments. • Manage strategic and critical supplier relationships. • Lead recovery efforts for shortage and delivery issues. • Analyze supplier performance and identify improvement opportunities. • Execute sourcing recommendations and commodity strategies. • Participate in supplier business reviews. • Mentor junior buyers and provide operational support. • Drive continuous improvement initiatives. • Support cost reduction and supply chain optimization efforts. • Lead complex RFQs and sourcing events under commodity management guidance. Key Skills • Advanced supplier management • Negotiation fundamentals • Risk management • Business acumen • Data analysis and reporting • Cross-functional leadership • Presentation and communication skills Education • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related discipline. • SCMP, CPSM, CSCP, CPIM, or equivalent professional certification preferred. Experience • 3-6 years of procurement, sourcing, supplier management, manufacturing, or supply chain experience. • Demonstrated experience managing critical suppliers, shortages, and cross-functional initiatives. Skills Matrix - Top 3 Must Have Skills: - Manufacturing and supply chain knowledge - Supplier performance management - Independent problem-solving Skills Matrix - Top 3 Nice to Have Skills: - Experience with aeorospace industry - Experience with aircraft parts or mechanical structures Skills Matrix - Additional Comments: Aerospace experience is a great asset Technology sector Oracle is the ERP system that is used Must be very resourceful across all levels Hardware equipment Sheet metal & machinery knowledge would be an asset

What you’ll do

The Buyer II manages complex suppliers and high-spend portfolios to ensure operational performance and shortage prevention. Key duties include executing purchase orders, leading recovery efforts for delivery issues, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3-6 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management. Mandatory bilingualism and proficiency in supplier performance management are essential.

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Supply chain management · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• Negotiation · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Supplier Management
• Negotiation
• Risk Management
• Business Acumen
• Data Analysis
• Cross-functional Leadership
• Communication Skills
• Manufacturing Knowledge
• Supply Chain Management
• Problem Solving
• Oracle ERP
• Sourcing

Job areas

• Logistics
• Manufacturing
• Engineering
• Management & Leadership
• Consulting