Buyer

Lantic Inc.

Montreal

On-site

CAD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and performance bonus

Work Life Balance – Vacation and Personal Days

Extended Health Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

A leading food processing company is seeking a Buyer in Montreal. The role involves managing purchase requests, supplier negotiations, and chemical inventory. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience. Competitive salary, performance bonuses, and a full-time position are offered, promoting work-life balance and health benefits.

Qualifications

5 years’ experience in a purchasing position, preferably in the food and/or manufacturing field.
Knowledge of purchasing technical aspects and basic financial knowledge.
Knowledge of English/French for communication with various suppliers.

Responsibilities

Process and support purchase requests.
Manage chemical inventory and place orders.
Analyze and challenge received bids.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in administration or supply chain management

Tools

MS Office

Maximo

Business Central

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Lantic Inc.

CE QUE NOUS OFFRONS :

Assurance vie

Lantic is currently recruiting a Buyer based at our Montreal refinery. The position reports to the Senior Corporate Buyer. The Buyer processes requests for goods and services, and purchase of chemicals to maintain operations at the Montreal refinery. He/she creates and analyzes reports to guide and support procurement strategies, all in accordance with Lantic policies, procedures and rules.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Process and support purchase requests in Maximo/Business Central;
Manage chemical inventory and place orders;
Manage and track purchase orders;
Analyze and challenge received bids;
Search, analyze, and qualify new sources of supply;
Ability to manage, analyze, and negotiate calls for tenders;
Monitor and validate the progress and execution of service agreements/contracts;
Assume a negotiating role with all suppliers to minimize risk for Lantic Inc.;
Support internal customers in achieving objectives;
Update and maintain documentation: Purchasing – ISO;
Complete supplier evaluations on a regular basis;
Participate in the continuous improvement of procedures;
Follow-up on non-conformities with internal teams and suppliers;
Coordinate production testing for chemical products;
Replace purchasing colleagues as needed;
Perform any other related tasks.

QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Bachelor’s degree in administration and/or certificate in supply chain management;
5 years’ experience in a purchasing position, preferably in the food and/or manufacturing field;
Very good knowledge of purchasing and its technical aspects and basic financial knowledge;
Key knowledge of the maintenance parts market (plumbing, electrical systems, packaging, construction materials, etc.) and chemicals;
Mastery of MS Office, Outlook, Maximo, Business Central;
Knowledge of and compliance with ISO, HACPP, FSSC22000;
Excellent priority management and analytical skills;
Autonomy, rigor, good organizational skills, responsibility, and stress management;
Excellent negotiation and communication skills;
Result-driven and promotes teamwork;
Knowledge of English/French to ensure proper communication with our English and French speaking sites, as well as with our various suppliers.