Senior Corporate Buyer

Lantic Inc.; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lantic Inc. is seeking a Senior Corporate Buyer for its Montreal head office. This role involves acquiring goods and services for daily production needs, establishing agreements with strategic partners, and participating in cost reduction initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in procurement and strong negotiation skills, contributing to the company's operational success.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

Employee share purchase plan

Opportunities for career development and personal growth

Wellness-focused, flexible work environment

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience as a buyer in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes and MRP systems.
• Understanding of ISO, HACCP, and FSSC22000 standards.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement procurement strategies focused on cost reduction.
• Negotiate with suppliers and develop strategic supplier relationships.
• Monitor and validate service agreements and contracts.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical

Organizational

Bilingual (English and French)

Education

Bachelor's degree in procurement or administration

Tools

MS Office

Outlook

Maximo

Navision

Job description

WHY JOIN LANTIC?

• It's simple: we strive to be a great company to partner with, work for, and invest in, offering a best-in-class portfolio of natural sweetener solutions.
• With over 130 years of experience, we are committed to creating lasting brand connections and long-term business partnerships.
• We are proud of our heritage and continuously improve to meet the evolving needs of consumers and customers in a dynamic industry.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Join a dynamic, inclusive, and passionate team.
• Enjoy a wide range of perks, including:
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Employee share purchase plan
• Opportunities for career development and personal growth
• A wellness-focused, flexible work environment to help you balance work and life, and much more!

SUMMARY :

Lantic is recruiting a Senior Corporate Buyer at our Montreal head office. Reporting to the Corporate Director of Procurement, the Senior Corporate Buyer is responsible for acquiring goods and services necessary for operations and daily production needs at the Montreal refinery. This role involves establishing agreements with strategic partners, participating in projects, process standardization, and cost reduction initiatives, all in compliance with company policies and regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Define and implement procurement strategies focused on cost reduction;
• Negotiate with suppliers;
• Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships;
• Analyze and challenge supplier submissions;
• Research and qualify new sources for procurement;
• Monitor and validate service agreements and contracts;
• Manage purchase requests and orders;
• Prioritize operational requests;
• Support innovation projects and coordinate production tests;
• Assist internal customers in achieving objectives;
• Maintain procurement documentation in accordance with ISO standards;
• Support and replace fellow buyers when necessary;
• Participate in supplier evaluations and procedural improvements;
• Attend departmental meetings and support budget development;
• Monitor non-conformities and budget adherence;
• Perform other related tasks.

QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :

• Bachelor's degree in procurement or administration;
• At least 10 years of experience as a buyer in manufacturing;
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes and MRP systems;
• Knowledge of the packaging products market is an asset;
• Proficiency in MS Office, Outlook, Maximo, and Navision;
• Understanding of ISO, HACCP, and FSSC22000 standards;
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills;
• Analytical, rigorous, autonomous, and responsible;
• Strong negotiation and communication skills;
• Bilingual in English and French, both spoken and written;
• Results-oriented and team player;
• Good stress management skills.