Specialist Operational Procurement

Metso Corporation; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 82,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Competitive compensation

Global collaboration opportunities

Job summary

Metso Corporation in Montreal, QC, is seeking an Operational Procurement Specialist to join the North and Central America team. You will execute purchasing activities, process requisitions and POs, monitor backlog, and support supplier follow-up to ensure timely delivery and inventory health.

The role is based in Montreal with hybrid work options. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage supplier performance, and contribute to procurement excellence in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain.
• Experience processing procurement transactions and purchase orders.
• ERP systems experience, preferably SAP S/4.
• Strong Excel and MS Office skills.
• Solid understanding of supply chain, procurement, and logistics.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Attention to data accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication with stakeholders.
• Problem-solving mindset and ability to work independently.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Create purchase orders based on approved requisitions.
• Manage PO confirmations and maintain purchasing records.
• Monitor and expedite POs based on urgency and priority.
• Manage inbound material flow and related SAP transactions.
• Maintain purchasing master data and data accuracy initiatives.
• Track vendor performance and on-time delivery metrics.
• Support inventory health and high product availability.
• Monitor key procurement KPIs and cycle times.
• Conduct procurement activities per Global Procurement policies and legal requirements.
• Support additional purchasing activities and projects.

Skills

Procurement experience

Purchase orders

Excel

MS Office

English fluency

Vendor management

Power BI

Tools

SAP S/4

Job description

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Specialist Operational Procurement

Primary Location:

Montreal, Quebec, CA

Our world depends on rocks, minerals, metals and other raw materials – the building blocks of modern society. As an industry leader, Metso helps transform these essential materials to enable sustainable modern life.

Our solutions and services support everything from renewable energy and electrification to the infrastructure and digital economy shaping our future. Together, we help our customers meet growing demand while driving the industry toward a more sustainable use of the earth’s natural resources.

Join nearly 18,000 Metsonites worldwide, each bringing unique expertise and experience to positive change. At Metso, you’re supported by a growth culture built on safety, wellbeing, inclusion and collaboration.

This is your opportunity to make an impact and rise above the possible.

Job posting end date:

Introduction

We are looking for an Operational Procurement Specialist to join our Order and Logistics Operations organization for North and Central America (NCA). In this role, you will execute operational purchasing activities, including requisition and purchase order processing, backlog management, inbound process monitoring, and supplier follow-up activities. You will play a key role in ensuring the timely delivery of goods and services while supporting inventory health, procurement performance, and operational excellence. You will report to the Senior Manager, Operational Procurement.

This role is based in Montreal, QC, with Hybrid working options available.

Team you will belong to

You will join the Operational Purchasing team within the Order and Logistics Operations organization. Our team is responsible for ensuring efficient procurement execution, material availability, supplier performance management, and operational purchasing support across North and Central America.We collaborate closely with supply chain, logistics, inventory management, sales, vendors, and other internal stakeholders to ensure the seamless flow of materials and services required to support business operations. Our ways of working emphasize collaboration, accountability, operational excellence, continuous improvement, and customer-focused execution.

What you'll do

• Create purchase orders based on approved purchase requisitions.
• Manage purchase order confirmations and maintain accurate purchasing records.
• Monitor and expedite purchase orders based on sales and operational criticality.
• Manage inbound material flow and related SAP transactions.
• Maintain purchasing master data and support data accuracy initiatives.
• Track and manage vendor performance, including on-time delivery metrics.
• Execute actions to support inventory health and ensure high product availability.
• Monitor and act on key procurement KPIs, including on-time delivery, backlog aging, and purchase order cycle time.
• Conduct all procurement activities in accordance with Metso's Global Procurement policies, procedures, ethical standards, and applicable legal requirements.
• Support additional operational purchasing activities and projects as assigned.

What you'll bring

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a procurement, purchasing, or supply chain role.
• Minimum 2 years of experience processing procurement transactions and purchase orders.
• Experience working with ERP systems, preferably SAP S/4.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Solid understanding of supply chain, procurement, and logistics processes.
• Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple competing deadlines.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Problem-solving mindset and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluency in English.

Nice to Have:

• Experience using Power BI.
• Experience managing supplier relationships or working with third-party providers.
• Familiarity with industrial environments, heavy industry, or complex engineered products.
• Basic understanding of technical drawings and industrial terminology.
• Experience with products within Metso's portfolio and/or the mining industry.
• French language proficiency.

What's in it for you

At Metso, you will combine meaningful work with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact in a supportive and inclusive environment. You'll be part of a global team where collaboration, wellbeing, and continuous learning are part of everyday work.

We support your growth and wellbeing by offering:

• Purpose-led work: Contribute to enabling sustainable modern life and transforming the industry.
• Wellbeing: Access to wellbeing programs, occupational healthcare, and supportive services.
• Rewards: Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives.
• Flexibility: Hybrid working options to support balance and productivity.
• Growth: Learning pathways, mentoring, internal mobility, and global collaboration opportunities.
• Culture: A caring, collaborative, and inclusive workplace committed to helping you thrive.

When joining Metso in Canada, you can also benefit from:

• Competitive benefits plan
• Healthy living rewards
• Annual leave starting at 15 days per calendar year
• Engagement surveys
• Global incentive program tied to business and performance targets

The Canada base salary range for this full-time position is $82,100 - $100,400 CAD per annum. Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on skills, experience, and role‑related qualifications.

Get in touch

Want to rise above the possible with us?
For more information, please contact: Francesca Palermo at [e-mail]

We review applications on an ongoing basis and may begin interviews before the application deadline.

Metso is committed to pay equity and transparent reward practices globally. Compensation information is shared in line with local legislation and applicable recruitment practices.

Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.

Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2025 Metso had close to 18,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2025 were about EUR 5.3 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.