Purchasing Manager

Hello! I'm Gabriel, Recruitment Consultant for Fed Supply, an employment agency specializing in supply chain, logistics, transportation, and customer service - offering temporary and permanent jobs in the Greater Montreal area. Our team of Supply Chain and Logistics experts speaks your language and operates in your world.

I'm assisting one of our customers in the food industry, located on Montreal's North Shore, in their search for a Purchasing Manager.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Ensure the day-to-day management of purchasing activities, including placing orders, managing inventory, and tracking deliveries.
2. Identify and evaluate potential suppliers based on quality, cost, and reliability criteria.
3. Negotiate the terms and conditions of purchasing contracts to obtain the best economic and legal conditions for the company.
4. Work to reduce procurement costs while maintaining product and service quality.
5. Maintain close relationships with existing suppliers, resolving problems and preventing potential conflicts.
6. Ensure that all purchasing practices comply with company regulations and internal policies. Manage procurement risks, such as late deliveries or price changes.
7. Prepare regular reports on purchasing performance, analyze data, and recommend actions for improvement.

Skills and Abilities:

1. Previous experience in a purchasing or purchasing management role is usually required, with progressive experience in the field.
2. Knowledge of the industrial food environment and the Vam system, and the 'Interal' software (asset).
3. Ability to effectively manage purchasing processes, including inventory management and supplier relationship management.
4. Good negotiation skills to obtain advantageous terms while maintaining positive supplier relations.
5. Ability to analyze purchasing data, identify trends, and make informed decisions.
6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact with suppliers, colleagues, and management.
7. Ability to meet savings and performance targets set by the company.
8. Ability to understand and meet the needs of internal customers and ensure their satisfaction.
9. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage the unexpected.

Language Requirements:

The use of English is required for the following reasons:

1. Communication with international customers.
2. Collaboration with English-speaking partners.
3. Drafting documents in English.

Process:

Initial interview with Gabriel Lemoine, Fed Supply Recruitment Consultant - followed by an interview with the company's Human Resources Manager and Position Manager.

To apply: www.fedsupply.ca

To contact me: (438) 378-7599