Buyer, Accessories Development

Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.; Valcourt (ville); Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in recreational vehicles seeks a Purchaser to coordinate accessory development and manage supplier relations. This role involves negotiating costs and timelines while ensuring quality standards. Candidates should have 3-5 years in procurement, fluency in French and English, and a passion for project management.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Generous paid time away

Pension plan

Collective saving opportunities

Industry leading healthcare

Flexible work schedule

Summer schedule

Holiday season shutdown

Educational resources

Discount on BRP products

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in procurement and/or project management.
• Fluency in French and English, written and verbal.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate costs, timelines, and terms with suppliers.
• Develop procurement strategies for new accessories.
• Ensure communication between supplier and engineering teams.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Organization

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

MS Project

Windows software (Word, Excel)

Job description

Under the responsibility of the Vehicle Accessories Development Team Lead, the Purchaser supports the development of new accessories for all BRP platforms. With their expertise, they influence procurement decisions based on various factors, such as the manufacturing capabilities of suppliers. You will negotiate costs, timelines, and terms related to your product portfolio with your suppliers and develop procurement strategies to acquire parts at the best quality/price/delivery ratio according to the determined strategies.

YOU’LL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO:

• Coordinate the development stages of BRP accessories under your leadership, from creating the accessory to delivering it to the distribution centre.

• Ensure communication throughout the development process between the supplier, the engineering team and the planning and quality assurance departments.

• Develop procurement strategies for accessories by analyzing current or potential supplier ecosystems.

• Select suppliers in accordance with existing procedures.

• Ensure that selected suppliers have the necessary capabilities to achieve the dates, quantities, and engineering/QA specifications required.

• Manage financial data such as project margins for projects under your responsibility.

• Contribute to the development of an effective accessory supply network.

YOU’LL THRIVE IN THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND QUALITIES:

• A bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field.

• At least 3 to 5 years of experience in procurement and/or project management.

• Fluency in French and English, both written and verbal.

• Knowledge of Windows software (Word, Excel, MS Project) and SAP.

• Good organization, analytical skills, rigour and autonomy.

• The ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Excellent teamwork skills.

• Demonstrated leadership, good communication and negotiation skills.

• A passion for project management and manufacturing processes.

• Availability to travel to suppliers.

• A passion for BRP products!

AT BRP, WHEN WE TALK ABOUT BENEFITS, WE GO ALL IN.

Let’s start with a strong foundation — You want it, we have it:

• Annual bonus: we work hard, and we know it. This yearly thank you is our way to fuel your dreams.
• Generous paid time away: winding down is as important as creating the future of recreational products.
• Pension plan: we want to make sure you’ll enjoy retirement; we’ve got you covered.
• Collective saving opportunities: being part of BRP allows you to tap into the strength of our saving programs.
• Industry leading healthcare: fully paid by BRP, this program is here for you, whatever happens, so you can focus on what matters.
  

What about some feel good extras:

• Flexible work schedule: balance is key to innovation, and we want to make sure you are at the top of your game with a schedule that will work for you.
• Summer schedule: time flies at BRP, so we hit pause to enjoy it.
• Holiday season shutdown: between Christmas and New Year’s, we close our facilities and refill on good times.
• Educational resources: you love what you do, and we get you resources to stay cutting-edge, so we all win together.
• Discount on BRP products: what we build is amazing, freeing, revolutionary, and you're first in line for the experience.

WELCOME TO BRP

We’re a world leader in recreational vehicles and boats, creating innovative ways to move on snow, water, asphalt, dirt and even in the air. Headquartered in the Canadian town of Valcourt, Quebec, our company is rooted in a spirit of ingenuity and intense customer focus. Today, we operate manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Finland, Australia and Austria, with a workforce made up of close to 20,000 spirited people, all driven by the deeply held belief that at work, as with life itself, it’s not about the destination; It’s about the journey.

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