Purchasing agent

JobsMedia.io; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Life insurance

RRSP

Long-term care insurance

DPSP

Travel insurance

Job summary

JobsMedia.io in Montreal, Quebec, is seeking an experienced procurement professional to manage the purchase of equipment, materials, and services. The role involves developing specifications, negotiating with suppliers, and determining contract terms to ensure best value and compliant procurement processes across the organization.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree, 5+ years of experience in procurement, and proficiency in SAP.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and supplier management.
• Ability to develop specifications and negotiate contracts.
• Fluency in French is required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials or business services
• Assess requirements of an establishment to develop specifications for equipment, materials and supplies to be purchased
• Negotiate offers from suppliers
• Consult with suppliers
• Determine contract terms and conditions
• Award contracts to appropriate parties
• Contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems
• Internal audit

Skills

Client focus

Oral communication

Written communication

Organized

Team player

Time management

Multitasking

Flexibility

Education

Master's degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

• Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials or business services
• Assess requirements of an establishment to develop specifications for equipment, materials and supplies to be purchased
• Negotiate offers from suppliers
• Consult with suppliers
• Determine contract terms and conditions
• Award contracts to appropriate parties
• Contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems
• Internal audit

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: French
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: Master's degree
• Experience: 5 years or more

Work setting

• Private sector

Tasks

• Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials or business services
• Assess requirements of an establishment to develop specifications for equipment, materials and supplies to be purchased
• Negotiate offers from suppliers
• Consult with suppliers
• Determine contract terms and conditions
• Award contracts to appropriate parties
• Contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems
• Internal audit

Computer and technology knowledge

• SAP (FI/CO / HR / MM / OT SD)

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Time management
• Flexibility
• Ability to multitask

Screening questions

• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Employment terms options

• Day

Workplace information

• Hybrid

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other Benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Travel insurance