Purchaser

STAS; Saguenay; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean is seeking a Buyer to manage the procurement cycle. The role involves negotiating with suppliers, optimizing the supplier base, and collaborating with project teams to ensure delivery objectives are met. The ideal candidate will have a degree in procurement management and at least 5 years of relevant experience, with fluency in both French and English.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar position, ideally in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of logistics and inventory management.
• Fluent in both French and English.

Responsibilities

• Execute procurement strategy to obtain products and services under the best conditions.
• Manage the complete purchasing process: bids, submission analysis, purchase orders.
• Collaborate closely with project teams to plan needs and ensure delivery objectives.

Skills

Negotiation excellence

Strategic vision and initiative

Influential communication

Rigor and autonomy

Team spirit

Education

DEC or BAC in procurement management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

ERP

Job description

Reporting to the Chief Purchasing Officer, the Buyer plays a key role in the realization of STAS projects, from the beginning of the sale to commissioning. As a true business partner, the Buyer manages the entire procurement cycle while developing sustainable and high-performing relationships with suppliers.

This role is suited for a curious, agile professional capable of anticipating needs, innovating, and positively influencing company performance.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute procurement strategy to obtain products and services under the best conditions : cost, quality, lead time, while adhering to internal policies.
• Be the primary contact for STAS with suppliers : negotiations, relationship management, and proactive problem resolution.
• Manage the complete purchasing process : bids, submission analysis, purchase orders, and compliance monitoring.
• Contribute to innovation by proposing alternative solutions, continuous improvements, and best practices.
• Identify and qualify new business partners and optimize the supplier base.
• Collaborate closely with project teams to plan needs, monitor budgets, and ensure delivery objectives are met.
• Lead or contribute to continuous improvement projects to increase performance and value creation.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• DEC or BAC in procurement management or related field;
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar position, ideally in a manufacturing environment;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, ERP;
• Strong knowledge of logistics and inventory management;
• Understanding of international trade practices;
• Comfort with digital tools (ERP, inventory management systems, collaborative platforms);
• Spoken and written languages : French and English. This position requires fluency in English due to regular interactions with English-speaking international partners. English enables the provision of quality service, precise document drafting, and effective collaboration.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strategic vision and initiative : anticipates needs and proposes innovative solutions.
• Negotiation excellence : consistently seeks the best cost / quality / service ratio.
• Influential communication : can rally, inform, and collaborate effectively.
• Rigor and autonomy : responsible, structured, and capable of delivering results under pressure.
• Team spirit : plays as a team player while maintaining a strong results orientation.