Strategic Procurement Buyer

154 Shriners Children's - Quebec; Quebec; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Hospitals for Children - Canada is seeking a procurement professional to manage all or part of the purchasing activities. The role involves handling requisitions, sourcing suppliers, preparing bids, issuing orders, and tracking deliveries.

The ideal candidate has a DEP in Administration and at least one year of purchasing experience, with strong knowledge of supply chain and procurement processes, and bilingual French/English communication.

Qualifications

• Diploma of Vocational Studies (DEP) in Administration or related field.
• Minimum of one year of experience in procurement or purchasing.
• Knowledge of inventory management, supply chain operations, and procurement processes.
• Experience with tendering, contract document preparation, and selection committee coordination.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and procurement software.
• Bilingual in French and English, both spoken and written.
• Strong organizational skills, autonomy, teamwork, and professional judgment.
• Familiarity with SEAO, CAG, Workday, Edilex, Lean/Kanban and continuous improvement is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate the procurement of goods, supplies, and equipment in collaboration with various departments.
• Manage tendering processes, evaluate bids, and ensure compliance with procurement requirements.
• Issue purchase orders and monitor deliveries, contracts, and specialized purchases.
• Conduct market research, assess suppliers, and participate in the selection of products and equipment.
• Negotiate with suppliers, manage returns, and resolve purchasing discrepancies.
• Prepare purchasing forecasts and monitor inventory levels.
• Maintain procurement records, catalogs, and supplier information.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and ensure adherence to purchasing policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Bilingual (French and English)

Microsoft 365

Organizational skills

Autonomy

Teamwork

Education

DEP in Administration

Tools

SEAO

CAG

Workday

Edilex

Lean/Kanban

Job description

Shriners Hospitals for Children - Canada is seeking a procurement professional to manage all or part of the purchasing activities. The role involves handling requisitions, sourcing suppliers, preparing bids, issuing orders, and tracking deliveries.

The ideal candidate has a DEP in Administration and at least one year of purchasing experience, with strong knowledge of supply chain and procurement processes, and bilingual French/English communication.