Buyer/Procurement Specialist

Faspac; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Telemedicine

EAP

Wellness program

RRSP

On-site parking

Paid time off

Job summary

Faspac in Canada is seeking a Buyer/Procurement Specialist to manage the procurement of raw materials for flexible packaging and to optimize costs across the supply chain. You will negotiate with suppliers, ensure material availability, and collaborate with planning, production, quality, sales, and logistics teams.

Ideal candidates have at least 5 years in buying, strong Excel and ERP skills, and fluency in French and English to communicate with local and international suppliers.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of supply chain management and logistics.
• At least 5 years of experience as a buyer or procurement specialist.
• Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage the procurement process for raw materials.
• Negotiate prices, delivery times, and terms with suppliers.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships and identify new sources.
• Track orders and deliveries to avoid stockouts.
• Collaborate with planning, production, quality, sales, and logistics teams.
• Evaluate supplier performance on quality, cost, service and lead times.
• Assist in qualifying new suppliers and materials with relevant teams.
• Manage inventory levels and anticipate medium-term needs.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Analytical skills

Excel

ERP systems

French and English fluency

Supply chain knowledge

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Are you a purchasing and procurement professional who enjoys negotiating, managing suppliers, and finding effective solutions?

Faspac, a leader in the flexible packaging industry, is looking for a Buyer/Procurement Specialist to join its team. This is a permanent, full-time position, Monday through Friday.

At Faspac, you’ll be part of a collaborative team where quality, innovation, and respect for employees are at the heart of our values. You’ll play a direct role in ensuring the availability of materials and supplies needed for operations, while helping to optimize costs and improve our procurement processes.

HORAIRE

Work Schedule: Day shift, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Salary: Competitive salary based on experience

• Manage the procurement process and purchase the raw materials needed to manufacture flexible packaging, including plastic films and other materials required for operations.
• Negotiate prices, delivery times, and other commercial terms with suppliers;
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with current suppliers and identify new sources of supply;
• Track orders and deliveries to ensure optimal material availability and prevent stockouts;
• Work closely with the planning, production, quality, sales, and logistics teams;
• Participate in evaluating supplier performance in terms of quality, costs, service, and lead times;
• Participate in the qualification of new suppliers and new materials in collaboration with the relevant teams.
• Manage inventory levels and anticipate medium-term needs—particularly for materials sourced from overseas—to ensure their availability for production.
• Purchase other necessary supplies as needed for production, such as boxes, adhesives, etc.
• Knowledge of supply chain management, administration, logistics, or a related field;
• At least 5 years of experience as a buyer, procurement specialist, or purchasing clerk;
• Good knowledge of materials used in flexible packaging and their characteristics is a plus;
• Experience in negotiation and supplier management is a plus;
• Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with ERP systems;
• Advanced knowledge of French and English to communicate with local and international suppliers.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to make decisions based on costs, risks, and operational needs;
• Organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously;
• Proactivity and the ability to anticipate procurement challenges;
• Excellent negotiation skills and sound business judgment;
• Ability to build trusting relationships with suppliers and internal teams;
• Collaborative spirit and a solutions-oriented approach;
• Independence, resourcefulness, and the ability to work in a dynamic, fast-growing manufacturing environment;
• Strong interest in continuous improvement and the optimization of procurement practices.

Avantages

• Medical, dental, travel, and vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness program
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
• Free on-site parking
• Paid time off: personal days

We are proud to be an equitable employer and to offer a competitive salary and benefits.