Purchaser (construction/bilingual)

IKEA; Burlington; In loco; CAD 79.488 - 109.296; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Wellness days

Extended health, dental, and vision coverage

RRSP with IKEA contribution matching

Annual IKEA bonus incentive

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Merchandise and restaurant discounts

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Employee assistance program

Descrizione del lavoro

A global home furnishing retailer in Burlington is seeking a Purchaser (construction/bilingual) to drive supplier performance and optimize sourcing projects. Ideal candidates will be bilingual in French and English, with 3-5 years of experience in multinational environments. Key responsibilities include implementing sourcing agendas and collaborating across teams to enhance business value. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits.

Competenze

• 3–5 years of experience in a multinational company.
• Experience with project procurement and construction contracting.
• Knowledge of project management methods and cost drivers.

Mansioni

• Contribute to Strategic Sourcing agenda implementation.
• Execute sourcing projects according to Source-to-Pay process.
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments as one team.

Conoscenze

Bilingual in French and English

Strong analytical skills

Good knowledge of sourcing and procurement practices

Negotiation skills

Strumenti

SAP procurement tools (ARIBA/S4Hana)

Descrizione del lavoro

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Qualifications

• Bilingual in French and English.
• Strong drive and commitment to deliver better products and services, with genuine interest in innovation and sourcing option development.
• 3–5 years of experience in a multinational company, working in cross‑functional teams.
• Project procurement and construction contracting experience.
• Experience with SAP procurement tools such as ARIBA/S4Hana (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of sourcing and procurement practices, including negotiation, financial, legal, supplier management and supplier development.
• Good knowledge of project management methods and cost drivers, the value chain, and industry and market‑specific conditions for category.
• Strong analytical skills, able to zoom into details while keeping the bigger picture in mind.
• Good knowledge of IKEA business model, strategic landscape, and IKEA ways of working, able to lead by example and share IKEA values.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the implementation of the Strategic Sourcing agenda in the markets and/or categories by executing relevant action plans while building long‑term supplier partnerships and driving supplier performance.
• Execute sourcing projects according to the Source‑to‑Pay process and SAP Ariba.
• Deliver business priorities by collaborating with colleagues across departments as one cross‑functional team.
• Ensure a strategic and professional approach to sourcing, using excellent negotiation skills to optimize and drive out costs and considering the end user for effective call‑off options and optimal invoicing channel.
• Secure compliance through IWAY and the Code of Conduct.
• Continuously monitor the supplier market and provide input to business owners on sourcing options, supplier market, market trends, and contributing to the development of the Category Plans.
• Implement and communicate procurement strategies / category plans / strategic directions within the markets and/or categories.
• Ensure added value and relevant solutions to meet customers' needs.

Benefits

• Wellness days (in addition to vacation days).
• Extended health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• RRSP with IKEA contribution matching options.
• Eligibility for the annual IKEA bonus incentive plan.
• Flexible spending account.
• Life insurance.
• Merchandise and restaurant discounts.
• Parental leave.
• Bereavement leave.
• Employee assistance program to support mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.

Salary

The starting rate for this position ranges from 79,488 CAD to 109,296 CAD and will be based on relevant work experience.

Seniority level

Not applicable.

Employment type

Full‑time.

Job function

Purchasing (Retail).

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