Senior Buyer

A1 Imports; Laval (administrative region); On-site; CAD 70,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

A1 Imports is looking for a proactive Senior Buyer to join their team in Bois-des-Filion. This full-time, permanent position involves purchasing goods and maintaining supplier relationships, with a salary starting at CAD 70,000 per year. Candidates should be bilingual with significant procurement experience.

Benefits

Group Insurance after 3 months

Reduced prices across all divisions

Social activities

On-site parking

Qualifications

• At least 5 years experience as a Senior Buyer.
• Perfectly bilingual.
• Knowledge of Chinese is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate terms and pricing with suppliers.
• Place orders and track inventory efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and regulations.

Skills

Negotiation

Organization

Bilingual

ERP System Experience

Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in Procurement Management

Job description

A1 Imports is a Quebec-based SME that has been in business for 20 years. The primary goal of our procurement division is to build a win-win business relationship with Canadian companies by helping them solve procurement issues or reduce their supply costs. We offer a turnkey service to our clients : international product sourcing, samples, production tracking, logistics, customs clearance, and warehousing.

SENIOR BUYER – BOIS-DES-FILION HEAD OFFICE

We are searching for a proactive, efficient, versatile and professional Senior Buyer to join our motivated team at our head office in Bois-des-Filion. The candidate will be responsible for purchasing goods and services of the right quantity, quality, price and time, to meet its operational needs and goals, while maintaining strong supplier relationships.

ADVANTAGES :

• Salary starting at 70,000$ / year, based on experience and skills
• Group Insurance and group RRSP after 3 months of employment
• Reduced prices accross all our divisions
• Social activities
• On-site parking
• Full time, permanent, day shift
• Work schedule8 : 30 to 17 : 00, weekdays
• Must be available some evenings and weekends to communicate with suppliers abroad

Type of job : Full time, Permanent, On-site

RESPONSABILITIES :

• Negotiate terms, conditions, prices, payment terms, delivery schedules and quality standards with suppliers
• Place orders and issue purchase orders to international suppliers
• Update information in the ERP system
• Track orders in an international context (freight, transport, lead time, custom, duties, inspection)
• Monitor inventory levels to avoid overstocking or understocking by making informed purchasing decisions
• Ensure that the products meet the required quality standards and specifications. If needed, use third party to inspect and test incoming goods
• Optimize cost while maintaining the desired quality and standards
• Maintain positive relationships with suppliers
• Stay informed about marked trends, pricing fluctuations and industry developments
• Ensure that all purchases comply with relevant laws, regulations and company policies
• Prepare reports on purchasing activities, costs and performance metrics

QUALIFICATIONS :

• 5 years or more experience in a similar role – essential
• Perfectly bilingual – essential
• Knowledge of Chinese - asset
• Degree in Procurement Management - asset
• Has a great sense of organization, dynamic approach and excellent autonomy
• Ability to execute in a fast-paced environment
• Results oriented and goals oriented
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) - mandatory
• Experience with an ERP system - mandatory
• Player involved, motivated and determined to grow with the company for the long term

Join a dynamic, rigorous team committed to providing its customers with outstanding service and quality products.

Although we appreciate your interest in the company, only the selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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