6015 - Purchaser

Rheinmetall Canada; Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible teleworking

Private medical services

Employee benefits

Cafeteria service

Recreation and fitness room

Free parking

Job summary

Rheinmetall Canada is seeking a proactive purchaser to handle procurement of goods and services, reporting to the Procurement Manager and collaborating with diverse stakeholders. The role supports project needs with strategic sourcing and timely purchasing.

Fluent in French and English, you will manage supplier relations, negotiate favorable terms, and coordinate with engineering on drawings and deviations. Occasional travel is required; a dynamic, ethics-driven mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• DEC or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Minimum 5 years in a purchasing role with knowledge in mechanics and/or electronics.
• Fluent in French and English (oral and written).
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and SAP; knowledge of best purchasing and logistics practices.

Responsibilities

• Determine procurement strategies to meet project and internal customer needs within budgets and schedules.
• Identify new sources of supply, participate in supplier qualification and performance evaluation.
• Prepare RFQs, analyze proposals, prepare comparison tables, and make purchasing recommendations.
• Prepare purchase orders, review 2D/3D drawings revisions as needed, and communicate part numbers or alternatives.
• Coordinate deviation requests with engineering and supplier, and document all actions.
• Negotiate favorable conditions and manage supplier relations as well as non-conformance issues.
• Participate in project reviews and ensure information exchange with stakeholders.
• Represent the company in projects or during visits to local or foreign suppliers (occasional).

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder collaboration

Ethical conduct

Travel readiness

Education

DEC or equivalent in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Excel

SAP

Job description

DESTINATION CAREER

Rheinmetall Canada is proud to be part of the German Rheinmetall Group, one of Europe's largest suppliers of systems and equipment for defense and security. We offer innovative solutions for vehicle systems and electronic solutions.

Among the many benefits we offer: a flexible work schedule with teleworking (3 days in the office), private medical services, a complete range of employee benefits, a cafeteria service, a recreation and fitness room, free parking, and an environment surrounded by greenery.

We are currently looking for a purchaser to handle the procurement of goods and services required by the company. Reporting to the Procurement Manager, the incumbent will work in close collaboration with stakeholders from various sectors of the company. The purchaser plays an important role at Rheinmetall Canada, and we are looking for someone who is proactive, enjoys working on varied projects, and thrives in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Determine the best procurement strategy to meet project and internal customer needs while respecting budgets and schedules.
• Identify new sources of supply, participate in supplier qualification and performance evaluation.
• Prepare and send requests for quotation, analyze proposals, prepare comparison tables, and make purchasing recommendations based on the objectives and imperatives of each project.
• Prepare purchase orders, identify 2D and 3D drawing revisions (where applicable), and communicate commercial part numbers and alternative parts.
• Coordinate deviation requests with engineering and the supplier, and take necessary steps to document everything.
• Negotiate the best possible conditions and manage supplier relations as well as non-conformance or non-performance issues.
• Actively participate in project reviews, ensure information exchange and good collaboration with various stakeholders.
• Represent the company in projects or during visits to local or foreign suppliers (occasional).

The qualifications we are looking for:

• Hold a DEC, or equivalent, in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a purchasing position with knowledge in mechanics and/or electronics.
• Comfortable with negotiation and knowledgeable about best purchasing and logistics practices.
• Proficient in French and English (oral and written).
• Mastery of Microsoft Office suite software, particularly Excel, as well as the SAP® software package.
• Autonomous, rigorous, dynamic, and possessing the flexibility necessary to quickly adapt to priorities and changes.
• Excellent sense of ethics and responsibility.
• Available to travel occasionally.