Buyer

Avianor; Sainte-Monique; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2 weeks vacation

64 flexible hours per year

RRSP with 2.5% employer contribution

Comprehensive benefits package

On-site parking

Job summary

Gexel Telecom International Inc. in Sainte-Monique, Quebec, is seeking a Buyer to manage purchasing, supplier and logistics activities within the aviation-focused supply chain.

You will convert purchase requests into POs, obtain quotes, monitor orders, ensure CoCs and compliance, collaborate with Production and Engineering, and maintain ERP records to support uninterrupted operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or aviation environments.
• Experience working with ERP systems.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong follow-up, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent internal and external customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Convert approved purchase requests into Purchase Orders (POs).
• Obtain quotations and negotiate with suppliers.
• Purchase required parts, materials, and services.
• Verify pricing, delivery schedules, and order confirmations.
• Maintain purchasing data and records in the ERP system.
• Monitor and follow up on open, delayed, and backordered purchase orders.
• Resolve discrepancies related to receipts and deliveries.
• Process supplier returns (RMAs) and claims.
• Ensure applicable credits and reimbursements are received.
• Maintain positive and effective relationships with suppliers.
• Coordinate the transportation of goods.
• Obtain freight and transportation quotes.
• Track shipments and customs documentation.
• Ensure delivery commitments and deadlines are met.
• Ensure compliance with aviation industry regulations and requirements.
• Obtain and verify Certificates of Conformance (CoC) and other required documentation.
• Maintain purchasing documentation and records within the ERP system.
• Support supplier qualification and approval activities.
• Ensure suppliers are approved in accordance with company standards and Transport Canada requirements.
• Maintain the approved supplier list.
• Assist with onboarding and integrating new suppliers.
• Collaborate closely with Production, Planning, Engineering, Finance, and Stores teams.
• Participate in project kick-off meetings and maintenance-related activities.
• Support procurement needs to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Communicate with customers regarding purchasing activities and contractual agreements.
• Coordinate administrative aspects related to aircraft maintenance projects.
• Monitor and support aircraft customs clearance requirements.

Skills

Aviation industry experience

ERP/ procurement software familiarity

Customer service skills

Time management under pressure

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain, the Buyer will be responsible for the following key duties:

1. Purchasing and Procurement

• Convert approved purchase requests into Purchase Orders (POs).
• Obtain quotations and negotiate with suppliers.
• Purchase required parts, materials, and services.
• Verify pricing, delivery schedules, and order confirmations.
• Maintain purchasing data and records in the ERP system.

2. Order and Supplier Management

• Monitor and follow up on open, delayed, and backordered purchase orders.
• Resolve discrepancies related to receipts and deliveries.
• Process supplier returns (RMAs) and claims.
• Ensure applicable credits and reimbursements are received.
• Maintain positive and effective relationships with suppliers.

3. Logistics and Transportation

• Coordinate the transportation of goods.
• Obtain freight and transportation quotes.
• Track shipments and customs documentation.
• Ensure delivery commitments and deadlines are met.

4. Compliance and Documentation

• Ensure compliance with aviation industry regulations and requirements.
• Obtain and verify Certificates of Conformance (CoC) and other required documentation.
• Maintain purchasing documentation and records within the ERP system.
• Support supplier qualification and approval activities.

5. Supplier Management

• Ensure suppliers are approved in accordance with company standards and Transport Canada requirements.
• Maintain the approved supplier list.
• Assist with onboarding and integrating new suppliers.

6. Internal Collaboration and Operational Support

• Collaborate closely with Production, Planning, Engineering, Finance, and Stores teams.
• Participate in project kick-off meetings and maintenance-related activities.
• Support procurement needs to ensure uninterrupted operations.

7. Customer Service (Aviation Sector)

• Communicate with customers regarding purchasing activities and contractual agreements.
• Coordinate administrative aspects related to aircraft maintenance projects.
• Monitor and support aircraft customs clearance requirements.

Profile Sought

• Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or aviation environment.
• Experience working with an ERP system.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong follow-up, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent internal and external customer service skills.

What We Offer

• 2 weeks of vacation.
• 64 flexible hours per year.
• RRSP program with a 2.5% employer contribution.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• On-site parking.