Packaging buyer

Fed Supply; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Buyer for Packaging in the food manufacturing sector. This role involves developing sourcing strategies, evaluating suppliers, and ensuring product quality while optimizing costs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supply management, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to communicate effectively in both French and English. Join a dynamic team that values performance and innovation in the supply chain and logistics field, and make a significant impact on the company's success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in supply management in a manufacturing environment.
• Bilingualism essential for daily interactions with international colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies and select the best suppliers in the market.
• Conduct negotiations to secure the best terms with manufacturers.

Skills

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Problem-solving Skills

Bilingualism (French/English)

Education

Bachelor's degree in operations management

Bachelor's degree in administration

Tools

Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

ERP systems (SAP)

Job description

Hello! I'm Anissa, Recruitment Consultant for Fed Supply, an employment agency specializing in supply chain, logistics, transportation, and customer service - offering temporary and permanent jobs in the Greater Montreal area. Our team, experts in Supply Chain and Logistics, speaks your language and evolves in your world.

I am currently recruiting a Buyer, Packaging, for one of my clients, a manufacturing company in the food industry.

Reporting to the Vice President, Supply Chain, you will be responsible for all packaging purchasing, ensuring supplier performance, product quality, and cost optimization.

Your main responsibilities:

1. Develop effective sourcing strategies and select the best suppliers in the market.
2. Evaluate products and suppliers by analyzing their quality, reliability, and competitiveness.
3. Conduct negotiations with manufacturers and suppliers to secure the best terms.
4. Define quality standards and manage product control and complaints.
5. Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and build a high-performance network.
6. Monitor costs, optimize expenses, and identify opportunities for improvement.
7. Oversee day-to-day operations related to purchasing and inventory management.
8. Establish and monitor performance indicators to measure the effectiveness of implemented strategies.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree in operations management, administration, or equivalent.
2. Minimum 5 years experience in supply management in a manufacturing environment.
3. Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
4. Bilingualism essential (French/English), as the incumbent will be required to interact on a daily basis with international colleagues, customers, and partners who do not speak French.
5. Proficiency in Office Suite software (Word, Excel, Outlook).
6. Proficiency in ERP systems, ideally on the SAP platform.
7. Strong problem-solving skills.
8. Sense of urgency and priorities.