Procurement Coordinator

Jobtailor; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Montreal, QC, seeks a Purchasing & Inventory Analyst to analyze inventory and category products, manage procurement and inventory performance with KPIs, and drive data‑driven improvements.

You will prepare purchasing reports, evaluate supplier information, use MRP for stock movements and costs, place orders, and build strong supplier relationships while negotiating contracts to balance cost and service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field
• One year of administrative experience
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry is an asset
• Experience working with an ERP system (Syspro an asset)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Outlook, Teams, and Excel) required
• Strong listening skills, customer-oriented approach, and professionalism
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Proven ability to exercise sound judgment, adhere to ethical practices, and make decisions
• Excellent time management and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Analyze inventory and category-related products
• Develop, manage, and evaluate purchasing and inventory performance using KPIs and metrics
• Prepare purchasing reports and analyze supplier information to identify opportunities for improvement
• Use the MRP system to analyze stock movements, turnover, and costs
• Place purchase orders upon receipt of suggestions from the MRP system
• Establish KPIs to measure success based on service level, inventory turnover, and shrinkage
• Build and manage supplier relationships while overseeing supplier performance
• Negotiate competitive pricing, discounts, and contracts while maintaining high quality and service standards
• Work with suppliers to ensure product availability, delivery schedules, and resolve potential shortages
• Ensure all orders are delivered according to PO specifications and released for sale in line with the MRP schedule

Skills

Inventory Analysis

Purchasing Performance

Supplier Relationships

Negotiation

ERP Experience

Data Analysis

KPIs

MRP

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Syspro

Word

Outlook

Teams

Excel

Job description

• Analyze inventory and category-related products
• Develop, manage, and evaluate purchasing and inventory performance using key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics, and leverage data to drive continuous improvement in support of company management and strategy
• Prepare purchasing reports and analyze supplier information to identify opportunities for improvement
• Use the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system to analyze stock movements, turnover, and costs
• Place purchase orders upon receipt of suggestions from the MRP system
• Establish KPIs to measure success based on service level, inventory turnover, and shrinkage
• Build and manage supplier relationships while overseeing supplier performance; conduct routine reviews of supplier activities
• Negotiate competitive pricing, discounts, and contracts while maintaining the highest quality and service standards, balancing cost control and mitigating supplier-related risks
• Work with suppliers to ensure product availability, delivery schedules, and resolve any potential supplier shortages
• Ensure all orders are delivered according to purchase order specifications and are released for sale in line with the MRP schedule.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field
• One (1) year of administrative experience
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry is an asset
• Experience working with an ERP system (Syspro an asset)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Outlook, Teams, and Excel) required
• Strong listening skills, customer-oriented approach, and professionalism
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Proven ability to exercise sound judgment, adhere to ethical practices, and make decisions
• Excellent time management and organizational skills

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in inventory analysis, purchasing performance evaluation, and supplier relationship management, utilizing key performance indicators (KPIs) and data-driven strategies to enhance operational efficiency. Proficient in negotiating contracts and ensuring product availability while adhering to ethical practices and maintaining high service standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Inventory Analysis
• Purchasing Performance Evaluation
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Negotiation Skills
• ERP System Experience

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Inventory Management
• Data Analysis
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
• Purchasing Reports
• Cost Control
• Supplier Performance Evaluation
• Contract Negotiation
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Administrative Experience

Soft Skills

• Strong Listening Skills
• Customer-Oriented Approach
• Professionalism
• Time Management
• Organizational Skills

Industry Keywords

• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Supply Chain Management
• Purchasing
• Supplier Management
• Inventory Turnover

Tools & Technologies

• ERP System
• Syspro
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Teams
• Microsoft Excel