Senior Buyer

Aversan; Saint-Laurent-de-l'Île-d'Orléans; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aversan Inc. is seeking a qualified Senior Buyer to join our Montreal-based team. You will manage purchase orders, supplier performance, shortages, and supply risks to ensure continuous operations, while supporting RFQ activities and cross-functional initiatives in a hybrid work setting.

The ideal candidate will have 3–6 years in procurement, bilingual fluency, and strong knowledge of manufacturing/supply chain processes. Experience with ERP systems (Oracle a plus) is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline is required.
• 3–6 years of procurement/supply chain experience.
• Bilingualism is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing and supply chain processes.
• Experience managing supplier performance and delivery commitments.
• Strong problem-solving and independent decision-making abilities.
• Strong supplier management and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and data-reporting skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience with strategic/critical suppliers and shortage recovery.
• ERP systems experience; Oracle is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Execute and manage purchase orders from requisition through delivery.
• Monitor supplier performance and delivery commitments to support continuity of supply.
• Manage strategic and critical supplier relationships.
• Lead recovery efforts for material shortages and delivery issues.
• Analyze supplier performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Execute sourcing recommendations and commodity strategies.
• Participate in supplier business reviews.
• Mentor junior buyers and provide operational support.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support cost reduction and supply chain optimization.
• Lead RFQs and sourcing events under commodity management guidance.
• Collaborate with planning, manufacturing, quality, logistics and cross-functional teams.

Job description

Senior Buyer

Aversan Inc. ( www.aversan.com ) is a trusted multi-service engineering and electronics manufacturing company. Aversan delivers leading-edge and reliable safety-critical electronics and software systems to the aerospace, defence, and space industries.

We are currently seeking a qualified Buyer II to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing purchase orders, supplier performance, critical material requirements, and supply risks to ensure continuity of operations. The role will also support shortage recovery, sourcing and RFQ activities, supplier relationship management, and cross-functional initiatives focused on supply chain performance and optimization.

Location: Montreal, QC – Côte-de-liesse (ST-LAURENT)

Job Type: Full Time

Working Arrangement : Hybrid

Responsibilities

• Execute and manage purchase orders from requisition through delivery.
• Monitor supplier performance and delivery commitments to support continuity of supply.
• Manage strategic and critical supplier relationships.
• Lead recovery efforts for material shortages and delivery issues.
• Analyze supplier performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Execute sourcing recommendations and commodity strategies.
• Participate in supplier business reviews.
• Mentor junior buyers and provide operational support.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support cost reduction and supply chain optimization efforts.
• Lead complex RFQs and sourcing events under commodity management guidance.
• Work closely with planning, manufacturing, quality, logistics, and other cross-functional teams to support material availability and operational requirements.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related discipline.
• 3–6 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, supplier management, manufacturing, or supply chain, with demonstrated experience managing critical suppliers, shortages, and cross-functional initiatives.
• Bilingualism is mandatory.
• Strong manufacturing and supply chain knowledge.
• Experience managing supplier performance and delivery commitments.
• Strong independent problem-solving skills with the ability to be resourceful and make decisions across different levels.
• Strong supplier management and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and data-reporting skills.
• Strong communication, presentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience managing strategic or critical suppliers and shortage recovery activities.
• Proficiency with ERP systems; Oracle experience is an asset.
• Aerospace or technology-sector experience is an asset.
• Experience with aircraft parts or mechanical structures is an asset.
• Knowledge of hardware equipment, sheet metal, or machinery is an asset.
• SCMP, CPSM, CSCP, CPIM, or equivalent professional certification is an asset.

Compensation: $75000– $90000 CAD (annual salary)

The base salary or rate offered to an applicant within this range is determined by considering several factors, including the individual's geographic location, skills, competencies, and unique qualifications. This ensures compensation is fair and aligned with the specific requirements and attributes of each candidate.

Vacancy Status:This posting is for an existing vacancy.

AI in Hiring:We use AI tools to assist with application management (e.g., organizing submissions and surfacing potentially relevant qualifications). AI is not used to make hiring decisions. All decisions are made by our hiring managers and recruitment team. Our use of AI is governed by security and privacy risk assessments aligned with our cybersecurity framework.