Buyer II

Raise; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 92,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Raise is hiring a Buyer II for a temporary 12-month role in Saint-Laurent, Quebec, offering hybrid work. The position involves executing orders, managing supplier performance, and driving cost reductions across the supply chain.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3–6 years of procurement experience, with certification preferred (SCMP/CSCP/CPIM/CPSM). Salary is presented as an hourly pay rate of $44.66 with a hybrid setup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, or related discipline.
• SCMP, CPSM, CSCP, CPIM or equivalent certification preferred.
• 3–6 years of procurement, sourcing, supplier management, manufacturing, or supply chain experience.

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.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support cost reduction and supply chain optimization efforts.
• Lead complex RFQs and sourcing events under commodity management guidance.

Skills

Supplier management

Negotiation

Risk management

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in SCM

SCMP/CSCP/CPIM/CPSM

Job description

Buyer II

• Location: Saint-Laurent, Quebec - (Hybrid)
• Pay Rate: $44.66/hr
• Contract Length: 12 Months

We at Raise are hiring a Buyer II for one of our top clients. After establishing themselves as an industry leader, they’re now expanding their team to meet rising demand. We’re hiring right now; if you’re interested, apply below for your chance to join a great place to work.

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.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support cost reduction and supply chain optimization efforts.
• Lead complex RFQs and sourcing events under commodity management guidance.

Key Skills

• Advanced supplier management Negotiation fundamentals
• Risk management Business acumen
• 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.

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Raise is an established hiring firm with over 65 years of experience. We believe strongly in making the world a better place through work, which is why we’re a certified B Corporation and donate 10% of our profits to charity.

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