Purchasing Technician

Fuze HR; Montreal; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Montreal is seeking a detailed-oriented Purchasing Technician to support the food manufacturing procurement team. In this role, you will be responsible for sourcing and ordering raw materials while ensuring compliance with food safety standards. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in a regulated manufacturing environment and strong communication skills in both French and English.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of purchasing experience in food manufacturing or a similar regulated environment.
• Working knowledge of food safety standards (HACCP, SQF, etc.).
• Familiarity with inventory control and vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders for ingredients and packaging materials.
• Ensure purchases meet food safety standards.
• Track deliveries and coordinate with warehouse and production teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication in French

Communication in English

Education

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, or food science

Tools

ERP or MRP systems

Microsoft Office - Excel (Intermediate)

Job description

The Purchasing Technician supports the food manufacturing procurement team by sourcing, ordering, and tracking raw materials, packaging supplies, and other operational goods. This role is essential in maintaining the flow of materials necessary for continuous production, ensuring food safety compliance, and optimizing supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and familiar with procurement in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities:

1. Process purchase orders for ingredients, packaging materials, sanitation supplies, and other production-related items.
2. Ensure all purchases meet food safety standards (e.g., FDA, USDA, HACCP, SQF) and company quality specifications.
3. Track deliveries and coordinate with warehouse and production teams to ensure timely receipt of goods.
4. Assist in managing inventory levels and reorder points for raw materials and supplies.
5. Verify pricing, delivery terms, and resolve invoice or order discrepancies with vendors and payables.
6. Work closely with QA/QC, production, and warehouse teams to align purchasing activities with production schedules.
7. Support audits and maintain documentation required for food safety and regulatory compliance.
8. Evaluate supplier performance related to quality, reliability, and cost.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, or food science preferred.
• 3-5 years of purchasing experience in food manufacturing or a similar regulated environment.
• Working knowledge of food safety standards (HACCP, SQF, etc.).
• Experience with ERP or MRP systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel - Intermediate, Outlook).
• Strong communication and organizational skills in French and English.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Familiarity with inventory control and vendor management.

Responsabilités en français :

1. Traiter les bons de commande pour les ingrédients, matériaux d'emballage, fournitures de sanitation, etc.
2. S'assurer que tous les achats respectent les normes de sécurité alimentaire (ex. : FDA, USDA, HACCP, SQF) et spécifications de qualité.
3. Suivre les livraisons et coordonner avec les équipes de l’entrepôt et de la production.
4. Aider à la gestion des niveaux d'inventaire et des points de réapprovisionnement.
5. Vérifier les prix, conditions de livraison, et résoudre tout écart avec les fournisseurs.
6. Collaborer avec les équipes AQ/CQ, production, et entrepôt pour aligner les activités d’approvisionnement.
7. Maintenir la documentation pour la conformité et soutenir les audits.
8. Évaluer la performance des fournisseurs en termes de qualité, fiabilité, et coût.

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