Buyer

ABB Schweiz AG; Montreal; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Buyer in Montreal, responsible for managing procurement processes and supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will have a background in administration, be bilingual in French and English, and possess strong computer skills. Join a diverse workplace that values initiative and collaboration while offering competitive benefits, including a retirement plan and health care.

Benefits

Retirement plan

Accident insurance

Healthcare plan

Wellbeing program

Qualifications

• University degree or DEC in administration.
• Knowledge in procurement and SAP.
• Advanced skills in Excel and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Place material orders and manage supplier follow-ups.
• Reconcile disputed invoices and maintain supplier relationships.
• Produce reports for supplier evaluation and oversee defective products.

Skills

Bilingualism (French and English)

Knowledge in procurement

Advanced computer skills (MS Office Suite)

Knowledge of SAP

Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks

Education

DEC in administration or Bachelor's degree in administration

Job description

Buyer

At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration — combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities — are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions. Write the next chapter of your ABB story.

This is a position with grade

14

This position reports to

Gestionnaire en approvisionnement et logistique

Your role and responsibilities

Based in Ville St-Laurent, Quebec, the buyer will report to the Director of Supply Chain Management and Logistics. The buyer will work closely with team members and in direct contact with the production and engineering departments to meet deadlines.

• Place material orders and ensure follow-up with suppliers.
• Reconcile disputed invoices according to purchase orders.
• Follow up on claims and non-conformities.
• Maintain business relationships with suppliers.
• Produce necessary reports for supplier evaluation.
• Oversee the replacement of defective products.
• Any other related tasks in connection with these responsibilities.

Qualifications for the role

• DEC in administration or Bachelor's degree in administration.
• Knowledge in procurement. Knowledge of SAP (asset).
• Advanced computer skills (MS Office Suite), especially Excel.
• Bilingualism (French and English) essential.
• French is required. English is necessary to communicate with clients outside Quebec on a regular basis.
• Demonstrate initiative, rigor, and meticulousness. Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks effectively.

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, visit our website at www.abb.com. ABB Canada has been recognized for nine consecutive years as one of Canada's Best Employers by Forbes magazine. We are ranked among Canada's Top 100 Employers, Montreal's Best Employers, Canada's Best Employers for Young People, Canada's Greenest Employers, and have received the Women in Governance Parity Certification. Our culture emphasizes a caring workplace where everyone collaborates, feels valued, respected, included, and supported. We are committed to employment equity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, encouraging self-identification during the application process. ABB's Military Reservist Policy supports Canada's Reserve Force members, offering flexibility for military training and activities while maintaining job security, pay, benefits, and privileges. This includes up to 15 paid days per year for training and extended leave for operations in Canada and abroad, ensuring seamless career integration with our nation's defense forces.