Buyer

ABB Ventures; Pointe-Claire; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Buyer to join their dynamic team in Montreal. This role is pivotal in sourcing and purchasing materials while ensuring compliance with company policies. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation skills and a background in procurement or supply chain. Join a company that values diversity and offers a supportive work environment. With a focus on collaboration and sustainability, this position provides an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful projects and be part of a recognized employer in Canada.

Benefits

Retirement plan

Accident insurance

Healthcare plan

Wellbeing program

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in procurement or supply chain.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase materials at optimal cost and quality.
• Negotiate with suppliers and manage purchase orders.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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This position reports to

Manufacturing Unit Manager

Your role and responsibilities

The Buyer is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and ensuring that all materials, products, and supplies are acquired at the best possible cost, quality, and delivery time. This role involves supplier negotiation, purchase order management, and collaboration with internal teams to maintain optimal stock levels and support business operations.

• Identify and source suppliers for raw materials, components.
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance based on quality, cost, and delivery time (OTD).
• Develop and maintain strong business relationships with suppliers and vendors.
• Identify new suppliers in accordance with ABB’s Policy.
• Provide cost-saving recommendations.
• Ensure all purchases comply with company policies and industry regulations.
• Support audits and reporting requirements as needed.
• Align with ABB’s core values of safety and integrity — that means taking responsibility for your own actions while also looking out for your colleagues and the company.
  
  

Qualifications For The Role

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a procurement, sourcing, or supply chain role.
• Experience in manufacturing.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (bilingualism French-English). Le français est requis. L'anglais est nécessaire pour communiquer avec des clients à l’extérieur du Québec sur une base régulière.
  
  

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

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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