Project Buyer

Moment Factory; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Moment Factory is looking for a Buyer to enhance procurement strategies for its creative productions. This role involves collaborating with various teams, maintaining supplier relationships, and evaluating procurement processes. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in supply chain management, 2-3 years of relevant experience, and be bilingual in French and English.

Benefits

Hybrid work mode

Group insurance benefits

Wellness account for personal expenses

Budget for inspiration account

Access to Dialogue telemedicine service

5 paid sick days per year

Personalized training plan

Daily meals and snacks

Employee wellness initiatives

Qualifications

• Bilingual in French and English, both spoken and written.
• 2-3 years of experience in supply chain management.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute procurement strategies for productions.
• Develop relationships with suppliers locally and internationally.
• Participate in tender offers and negotiate contracts.

Skills

Supplier relationship management

Market analysis

Negotiation

Communication

Critical judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management

Tools

MS Office Suite

ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle, Workday)

Job description

• At least 2 years of experience (Junior level)
• Buyer

A WORD ABOUT US

We come from many different places, but what unites us is our passion. At Moment Factory, each new project is a blank page awaiting the creativity and talent of our whole team, no matter the individual responsibilities, roles, or fields. Our desire to innovate, to take risks, and to learn from our mistakes and from each other is what allows us to create collective projects that go above and beyond. Today, thanks to a team of 450 creative minds, we have been able to create immersive multimedia environments for artists, museums, airports, brands, theme parks and events, as well as our signature shows. No matter the canvas – be it film, lighting, multimedia architecture, sound design, special effects, or interactive projects – the thirst for experimentation and innovation is at the core of our DNA.

YOUR MISSION

Reporting to the Director of Procurement and under the supervision of the Senior Buyer - Team Lead, you will play a key role in defining and executing essential procurement strategies for the success of Moment Factory's productions. You will be tasked with advising and supporting various projects, working closely with competence centers, production teams, and our international offices to ensure the acquisition of goods and services for which you are responsible. Acting as an ambassador, you will contribute to promote Moment Factory to its suppliers, collaborators, and partners. Additionally, you will play a part in establishing a sustainable and enduring procurement policy for the company.

YOUR TEAM

As a part of our procurement team, you will be working behind the scenes on diverse projects to ensure their optimal presentation. Operating at various stages of the project life cycle, you will offer advice, support, and guidance to creative, technical, and project teams, contributing to the success of our productions.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Sourcing

• Develop relationships and a network of suppliers based on specific needs at the local and international levels ;
• Conduct market analysis processes/RFI/qualification ;
• When necessary, ensure a presence and participation in certain events, exhibitions, or conferences to ensure the company's visibility to potential suppliers.
• Develop and maintain mutually beneficial, and long-term relationships with key players ;
• Act as a focal point and maintain privileged links with internal clients and suppliers ;
• Address conflicts and act as a representative for the supplier panel ;
• Evaluate vendors performance ;
• Assess the supplier experience following collaboration with our company.

Project procurement

• Participate in the entire S2P (Sourcing to Payment) process for the managed categories ;
• Lead tender offers/RFP/negotiation processes in collaboration with internal clients ;
• Evaluate supplier proposals and be able to provide advice on the final selection ;
• Create, and manage purchase orders (POs) and contracts ;
• Generate savings to optimize the production value of our projects and be able to quantify performance;
• Safeguard the commercial interests of Moment Factory and its projects.

Continuous improvement, strategy, and analysis

• Contribute to optimizing the company's procurement strategy and policy, ensuring alignment with the department's strategic objectives ;
• Collect and interpret purchasing data, including cost analysis reports, benchmark expenses, tender-related data, and return on investment ;
• Develop various case studies to facilitate decision-making ;
• Conduct regular assessments of the procurement processes to ensure continuous improvement.

YOUR JOURNEY INCLUDES

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain/procurement management or any other related field linked to operations, logistics, etc. ;
• Minimum of 2 to 3 years of experience in supply chain management ;
• Perfect bilingualism in French and English, both spoken and written ;
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and the Google Suite ;
• Knowledge of an ERP system, Procurement/Supply Chain module (SAP, Oracle, and Workday) is an asset ;
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt to a dynamically changing work environment.

YOUR QUALITIES

• Exceptional customer service and well-developed communication abilities ;
• Ability to demonstrate autonomy, organization, initiative, and adaptability ;
• Adept at exercising critical judgment, analyzing, and synthesizing information ;
• Ability to work under pressure and manage stress efficiently.

SPECIFIC WORK CONDITIONS

• Flexibility in terms of working hours ;
• Occasional international travel is possible.

SOME PERKS THAT COME WITH WORKING AT MOMENT FACTORY

• Hybrid work mode to optimize work-life balance;
• Group insurance benefits for you and your family;
• Wellness account allowing you to claim personal expenses ;
• Yearly budget for an inspiration account;
• Free access to Dialogue telemedicine service, to quickly respond to your health concerns and those of your family;
• 5 paid sick days per year;
• Personalized training and skills development plan through the Moment FactorySchool;
• Daily meals at lower cost, snacks, and coffee available at all times;
• Moment FactoryLife Department, a catalyst for employee wellness initiatives (physical, mental health, social activities, etc.).

If you think this position is for you, we invite you to apply now. Unfortunately, we will not be able to follow up with each candidate, so we will only contact the selected individuals. Thank you for considering a career at Moment Factory. We are looking forward to meeting you! Your resume will be read by Billy, our technical recruiter.

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