IT Indirect Buyer

CAE; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aviation sector is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage IT procurement processes. The role involves executing procurement strategies, collaborating with stakeholders, and optimizing procurement efficiency. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience, with strong skills in procurement tools and a customer-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in operational buying or procurement, preferably with IT categories.
• Proficiency in procurement systems and tools.
• Bilingual (French and English) is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end procurement of IT goods and services.
• Act as a key liaison between internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Identify and recommend process improvements for procurement efficiency.

Skills

Customer Experience Focus

Collaboration

Self-Directed Execution

Procurement Expertise

Tech Savvy

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or a related field

Tools

Oracle

Ariba

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About This Role

Key Responsibilities Procurement Execution

• Execute end-to-end procurement of IT goods and services in compliance with company policy and category strategies.
• Review and validate purchase requisitions, ensuring completeness and alignment with approved buying channels.
• Create and manage purchase orders (POs) and ensure timely follow-up on delivery, changes, and invoicing issues.

Stakeholder & Supplier Collaboration

• Act as a key liaison between internal stakeholders (e.g., IT, Finance, Legal) and external suppliers to facilitate smooth procurement activities.
• Support end-users with procurement guidance, catalog use, and self-service tools; escalate and resolve issues where needed.
• Partner with the Strategic Sourcing team on low-complexity scopes of work and tactical negotiations.

Process Optimization

• Identify and recommend process improvements and automation opportunities to enhance procurement efficiency.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with preferred supplier usage, category strategies, and No-PO No-Pay policy.

Reporting & Analytics

• Maintain procurement records and provide visibility into order status, spend, and supplier performance.
• Support KPI tracking and reporting activities related to IT procurement.

Key Competencies

• Customer Experience Focus: Strong interpersonal skills with a service-oriented mindset. Builds trust and delivers timely support.
• Collaboration: Works cross-functionally with multiple teams and adapts to diverse stakeholder needs.
• Self-Directed Execution: Manages priorities independently, follows through on tasks, and proactively communicates.
• Procurement Expertise: Strong understanding of purchasing policies, contract terms, and IT-specific sourcing nuances.
• Tech Savvy: Comfortable working with ERP and procurement tools (Oracle, Ariba), and familiar with IT terminology and vendor landscape.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in operational buying or procurement, preferably with exposure to IT categories.
• Proficiency in procurement systems and tools (Oracle, Ariba) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Bilingual (French and English) is strongly preferred.

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Position Type

Regular

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

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