Buyer

Mantu; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mantu is seeking a Buyer to join a dynamic procurement team supporting purchasing activities, supplier performance, and supply continuity in a complex manufacturing environment. The role covers the full procurement cycle from PO creation to delivery management and discrepancy resolution.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure materials and components are available when needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, purchasing, buying, expediting, or supply chain operations.
• Strong understanding of purchase orders, supplier follow-up, delivery management, expediting, and supply continuity.
• Experience working with ERP systems and maintaining accurate purchasing and supplier data.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full purchase order lifecycle from creation to delivery.
• Coordinate with suppliers to confirm order dates and on-time delivery.
• Expedite late deliveries and identify supply risks.
• Maintain accurate procurement data in the ERP system.
• Investigate and resolve PO, receiving, and invoice discrepancies.
• Support RFQ and sourcing activities with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Procurement experience

Supply chain operations

Supplier coordination

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

ERP systems

Purchase order software

Job description

We are looking for a Buyer to join a dynamic procurement team supporting purchasing activities, supplier performance, and supply continuity within a complex manufacturing environment. The role offers exposure to the full procurement cycle, from purchase order creation and supplier follow-up to delivery management, discrepancy resolution, and sourcing support.

The successful candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure materials and components are available when needed.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage the full purchase order lifecycle, including PO creation, release, updates, and follow-up through final delivery.
• Coordinate with suppliers to obtain order acknowledgements, confirm commitment dates, and monitor on-time delivery performance.
• Proactively expedite late deliveries, shortages, and past-due orders while identifying and escalating potential supply risks.
• Maintain accurate procurement information in the ERP system, including quantities, pricing, delivery dates, and supplier commitments.
• Investigate and resolve purchase order, receiving, and invoice discrepancies in collaboration with suppliers and internal teams.
• Support RFQ and sourcing activities while working closely with Planning, Manufacturing, Quality, and Logistics to ensure supply continuity and operational requirements are met.

Qualifications

• DEC/Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Logistics, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field; a High School Diploma may be considered for Buyer/Expeditor-level positions.
• Previous experience in procurement, purchasing, buying, expediting, or supply chain operations, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of purchase orders, supplier follow-up, delivery management, expediting, and supply continuity.
• Experience working with ERP systems and maintaining accurate purchasing and supplier data.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and resolve discrepancies efficiently.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with suppliers and cross-functional teams.