Buyer

Tenarai; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenarai seeks a seasoned Buyer II to manage complex suppliers, high-spend portfolios, and critical supply risks. The role emphasizes proactive supply management, shortage prevention, and cross-functional collaboration in a hybrid work setup.

Responsibilities include PO management, supplier performance tracking, and strategic relationships, with a focus on cost reduction and supply chain optimization. Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Engineering, Operations or related discipline.
• SCMP, CPSM, CSCP, CPIM, or equivalent professional certification preferred.
• 3–6 years of procurement, sourcing, supplier management, manufacturing, or supply chain experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing critical suppliers, shortages, and cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Execute and manage purchase orders from requisition through delivery.
• Monitor supplier performance and delivery commitments.
• Manage strategic and critical supplier relationships.
• Lead recovery efforts for shortage and delivery issues.
• Analyze supplier performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Execute sourcing recommendations and commodity strategies.
• Participate in supplier business reviews.
• Mentor junior buyers and provide operational support.
• Support cost reduction and supply chain optimization efforts.
• Lead complex RFQs and sourcing events under commodity management guidance.

Skills

Manufacturing and supply chain knowl

Independent problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management

Business Administration

Engineering or Operations related degree

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Hybrid role

Positions Requested: 2

Description:

**Bilingualism is mandatory**

The Buyer II serves as a fully proficient procurement professional responsible for managing complex suppliers, high-spend portfolios, and critical supply risks. The role drives operational performance through proactive supply management, shortage prevention, and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute and manage purchase orders from requisition through delivery.
• Monitor supplier performance and delivery commitments.
• Manage strategic and critical supplier relationships.
• Lead recovery efforts for shortage and delivery issues.
• Analyze supplier performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Execute sourcing recommendations and commodity strategies.
• Participate in supplier business reviews.
• Mentor junior buyers and provide operational support.
• Support cost reduction and supply chain optimization efforts.
• Lead complex RFQs and sourcing events under commodity management guidance.

Key Skills

• Data analysis and reporting
• Cross-functional leadership
• Presentation and communication skills

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Engineering, Operations
• Management, or a related discipline.
• SCMP, CPSM, CSCP, CPIM, or equivalent professional certification preferred.

Experience

• 3-6 years of procurement, sourcing, supplier management, manufacturing, or supply chain
• experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing critical suppliers, shortages, and cross-functional initiatives.

Skills Matrix - Top 3 Must Have Skills:

• Manufacturing and supply chain knowledge
• Independent problem-solving

Skills Matrix - Top 3 Nice to Have Skills:

• Experience with aeorospace industry
• Experience with aircraft parts or mechanical structures

Skills Matrix - Additional Comments:

Aerospace experience is a great asset

Oracle is the ERP system that is used

Must be very resourceful across all levels

Hardware equipment

Sheet metal & machinery knowledge would be an asset