Junior Buyer

Aversan Inc.; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aversan Inc. is seeking a qualified Buyer in St-Laurent, Quebec, to independently manage a portfolio of suppliers and purchase orders while ensuring supply continuity and contract compliance.

You will collaborate with Operations, Planning, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality to support production schedules and drive supply chain improvements. The role requires proactive supplier management, strong communication, and problem-solving skills, with a hybrid work arrangement in the Montreal area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or DEC/diploma is required.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, supply chain, planning, manufacturing, or logistics.
• Certifications (SCMP, CPSM, CSCP, CPIM, PMAC) are assets.
• Experience with supplier relationship management, inventory awareness, data accuracy, KPI management.

Responsibilities

• Execute and manage purchase orders from requisition through delivery.
• Monitor supplier performance and delivery commitments.
• Manage shortages, past‑dues, and recovery plans.
• Support new product introductions and program requirements.
• Coordinate with planning, manufacturing, quality, and logistics teams.
• Escalate supplier delivery and quality issues.
• Ensure compliance with sourcing strategies and negotiated agreements.
• Support RFQ and sourcing activities.

Skills

Supplier relationship management

Inventory awareness

Data accuracy

KPI management

Analytical problem solving

Bilingual French/English

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management

DEC / Diploma or equivalent

Job description

() is a trusted multi-service engineering and electronics manufacturing company. Aversan delivers leading-edge and reliable safety-critical electronics and software systems to the aerospace, defence, and space industries.

We are currently seeking a qualified Buyer who independently manages a portfolio of suppliers and purchase orders while ensuring supply continuity, contract compliance, and operational execution. The role requires proactive supplier management, effective communication, and strong problem-solving skills to support procurement activities, mitigate supply risks, resolve delivery issues, and maintain supplier performance. The Buyer will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Operations, Planning, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality to ensure material availability, support production schedules, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.

Location

St-Laurent, Quebec

Job Type

Full-Time

Working Arrangement

Hybrid

Responsibilities

• Execute and manage purchase orders from requisition through delivery.
• Monitor supplier performance and delivery commitments.
• Manage shortages, past dues, and recovery plans.
• Support new product introductions and program requirements.
• Coordinate with planning, manufacturing, quality, and logistics teams.
• Escalate supplier delivery and quality issues.
• Ensure compliance with sourcing strategies and negotiated agreements.
• Support RFQ and sourcing activities.

Basic Qualifications

• DEC / Diploma or bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration,
• Minimum 1-3 years of procurement, supply chain, planning, manufacturing, or logistics experience.
• Operations Management, Logistics, or a related discipline
• Procurement or Supply Chain certifications (SCMP, CPSM, CSCP, CPIM, PMAC, or equivalent) are considered an asset.
• Professional Supply chain fundamentals Supplier relationship management, Inventory awareness
• Contract and pricing basics
• Data accuracy and KPI management
• Analytical problem solving
• Bilingual French and English (written and spoken) are considered a strong asset

$60,000 – $75,000 CAD (annual salary)

The base salary or rate offered to an applicant within this range is determined by considering several factors, including the individual's geographic location, skills, competencies, and unique qualifications. This ensures compensation is fair and aligned with the specific requirements and attributes of each candidate.

Vacancy Status

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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