Acheteur(euse) de catégorie - Montréal | Category Buyer - Montreal

Equans Services Canada & US; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance

Pension plan

Work-life balance

Professional development

Positive working environment

Competitive terms of employment

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Equans Services Canada & US is seeking a Category Buyer in Montreal to manage RFPs, negotiate contracts, and drive cost reductions across Canada and the U.S. You will work with operational teams to support strategic sourcing and maintain supplier relationships.

The role requires five+ years in procurement, strong Excel skills, and fluency in English and French to serve Canada and the United States. This full-time position offers growth and recognises diverse, inclusive workplace values.

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in Canada.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or equivalent.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in procurement, contract and cost management, logistics, or consulting.
• Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel).
• Knowledge of real estate maintenance and construction is an asset.
• Experience in managing RFP processes and project management.
• Fluent in French and English to serve Canada and the United States; French: proficient; English: advanced.

Responsibilities

• Manage the request for proposal (RFP) process from preparation to contract signing for construction projects or other services.
• Negotiate with suppliers the pricing of services and products as well as the contracts.
• Conduct comparative cost analyses between contracts.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and implement them proactively.
• Contract Negotiation and Management: ensure compliance with terms and conditions and address deviations.
• Produce activity reports and work on key performance indicators.
• Apply group policies and procedures and participate in process improvements.
• Implement action plans to deliver the purchasing department's strategic plan (savings and value).
• Advise and collaborate with operational teams; collaborate with business development during submissions.
• Collaborate with procurement teams across Equans entities to deploy solutions and common purchasing projects.
• Perform other related tasks as required by supervisor.

Skills

Planning / project management

Negotiating

Independent worker

Interpersonal relationship skills

Analytical thinking

Customer service focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or equivalent

Job description

Equans is looking for a Category buyer in Montreal !

The Equans group is a world leader in the energy and services industry. The Group operates in 20 countries, with 90,000 employees working on 5 continents. Equans is a Bouygues group company.

Equans designs, installs, and delivers customized solutions to improve its customers’ equipment, systems and technical processes and optimize their use in the context of their energy, industrial and digital transitions. Equans is a Bouygues group company.

Active in Canada and the United States for more than 30 years, Equans Services is the partner of businesses, industries and institutions that want to move towards more connected buildings, manage their facilities efficiently and reduce their carbon footprint.

We design, implement, and maintain custom solutions to improve our customers’ facilities, systems, and infrastructures.

• Integrated Asset and facilities management;
• Operation and maintenance of buildings and equipment (including district heating and cooling);
• Energy efficiency solutions and execution of decarbonization roadmaps;
• Building automation and systems;
• Solutions for transportation and mobility.

To learn more, visit www.equansservices.com/en

Summary

Reporting to the Head of Procurement, the category buyer will be responsible for various procurement matters, including managing cost reductions and the request for proposal process in Canada and the United States. They will work in collaboration with assigned operational teams to support their strategic sourcing needs, maintain and develop business relationships with suppliers, and oversee the monitoring of needs with internal clients. The buyer will apply the policies, methods, and objectives established by the Purchasing Department of Equans Services, with the goal of delivering savings and value on the projects carried out.

Description

• Manage the request for proposal (RFP) process from preparation to contract signing for construction projects or other services;
• Negotiate with suppliers the pricing of services and products as well as the contracts;
• Conduct comparative cost analyses between contracts;
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and implement them proactively;
• Contract Negotiation and Management: Ensure strict compliance with contractual terms and conditions, with the ability to spot and address any deviations;
• Produce activity reports and work on key performance indicators;
• Apply group policies and procedures and participate in the improvement and communication of procurement processes within the organization;
• Implement action plans to deliver the strategic plan of the purchasing department (savings and added value)
• Advise and collaborate with operational teams;
• Work with the business development team during submissions;
• Collaborate with the procurement teams of the various entities within the Equans Group to deploy business solutions and common purchasing projects;
• Any other related tasks required by their functions or requested by their immediate supervisor

Requirements

• Authorized to work in Canada
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or equivalent
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in procurement, contract and cost management, logistics, or consulting
• Proficient in the MS Office suite (strong proficiency in Excel)
• Knowledge of the real estate maintenance and construction sector (an asset)
• Experience in managing the request for proposal process and project management
• Serving Canada and the United States, we must ensure the delivery of our services in the appropriate language, guaranteeing smooth and tailored communication to meet their needs. Level of spoken and written French: Proficient Level of spoken and written English: Advanced Frequency of English usage: Regular

Skills

• Planning / project management skills
• Negotiating skills
• Able to work without direct supervision
• Interpersonal relationship skills
• Advanced analytical skills
• Focus on client service

What Equans Offers You

• Group insurance;
• A group pension plan;
• Balance between work and personal life;
• Professional and personal development in a company experiencing strong growth;
• A positive working environment characterized by competence, responsibility and innovation;
• Competitive terms of employment and excellent benefit schemes;
• A diverse workplace regarding gender, age and cultural background. We believe in the importance of diversity and inclusion.Equans benefits from an active women’s committee, Impactful Women.

Equal employment opportunity

Equans Services adheres to the principles of employment equity and values diversity and inclusion. We therefore encourage applications from all individuals, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We are committed to providing a respectful, accessible, and equitable work environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our collective success.

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