Buyer

ABB Ventures; Bas-Saint-Laurent; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB Ventures seeks a motivated Buyer to join their Procurement team. This position will involve managing purchase orders, liaising with vendors, and supporting invoicing processes. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, bilingual in French and English, and enrolled in a relevant university program.

Benefits

Retirement plan

Accident insurance

Healthcare plan

Wellbeing program

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a related university program.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel.
• Bilingual: French and English required.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase orders and vendor confirmations in a timely manner.
• Liaise with suppliers to confirm delivery dates.
• Support invoice processing and identify discrepancies.

Skills

Organization

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Bilingual Communication

Education

Currently enrolled in a university program, preferably in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Microsoft PowerPoint

Visio

Job description

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This position reports to

Customer Service Manager

Your role and responsibilities

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Buyer to support our Procurement team. The ideal candidate will assist with processing purchase orders, managing vendor confirmations, and supporting invoice and requisition tracking. This role offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced supply chain environment within a dynamic and supportive team. Key Responsibilities: Purchase Order Management

• Process new purchase orders received through online requests (MODP, MOSE).
• Follow up on purchase orders to update confirmation dates based on vendor responses (new confirmations or changes).
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of TPM indirect product purchase orders. Vendor Communication & System Checks
• Verify EDI-sent purchase orders to ensure successful transmission and system acknowledgment.
• Liaise with suppliers to confirm delivery dates and resolve discrepancies. Reporting & Analysis
• Generate and distribute the Open Order Report for the Order Desk team.
• Produce the Open Requisition Report to identify and follow up on pending or unprocessed requisitions. Invoice & Data Management
• Support invoice processing for the Motion division, identifying and resolving mismatches or exceptions. Continuous Improvement
• Propose improvements to streamline procurement processes and enhance data accuracy.
  
  

Qualifications For The Role

• Currently enrolled in a university program, preferably in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent time management and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience with Visio and PowerPoint is an asset.
• SAP knowledge or previous experience with ERP systems is considered an asset.
• Bilingual: French and English, both written and spoken. French is required. English is also required to communicate with customers outside Quebec on a regular basis.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
  
  

Benefits

• Retirement plan
• Accident insurance
• Healthcare plan
• Wellbeing program
  
  

More about us

• Referral bonus premium $1,500.00**** We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. For the ninth consecutive year, ABB Canada has been recognized as one of Canada's Best Employers by Forbes magazine. Consistently ranked as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, Montreal's Best Employers, Canada's Best Employers for Young People, Canada's Greenest Employers and a long-time recipient of the Women in Governance Parity Certification, ABB's culture and commitment is to provide a caring workplace where everyone collaborates, feels valued, respected, included and supported. Also committed to ensuring that all policies and practices respect the Employment Equity Program, we aim for our workforce to be truly representative of the four designated groups; women, aboriginal people, members of visible minorities, and/or persons with disabilities. ABB will provide reasonable accommodation to the applicant with disabilities and encourage applicants to self-identify in the application process. ABB's Military Reservist Policy offers Canada's Reserve Force members the flexibility to undergo military training and activities while maintaining job security, seniority, pay, benefits, and privileges as ABB employees, including up to 15 paid working days per year for training, as well as extended leave for operations both in Canada and abroad, ensuring seamless career integration with our nation's defense forces.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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