Tactical / Operational Buyer

FED Group; Brossard; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

FED Group seeks a Tactical / Operational Buyer to join its procurement team in a fast-growing manufacturing setting. You will review requisitions, issue POs, and maintain supplier data in ERP, while collaborating with engineering, project, production and logistics teams.

Requirements include 2–3 years in tactical purchasing, ERP experience (Dynamics NAV a bonus), and strong price analysis, negotiation skills, and bilingual communication in French and English.

Qualifications

• Education in procurement, operations management, business administration, logistics, or related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in tactical or operational purchasing.
• Experience in manufacturing/technical/project-based environment is a plus.
• ERP experience; Dynamics NAV is an asset.
• Strong price analysis and supplier negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Review purchase requisitions and ensure information is complete.
• Identify inconsistencies and follow up with internal requesters.
• Issue purchase orders and follow up through delivery.
• Maintain supplier records and purchasing data in ERP.
• Collaborate with engineering, project, production, and logistics teams.
• Negotiate pricing and terms when needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Prioritization skills

Bilingual French and English

Curiosity autonomy

Education

Education in procurement/related field

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Dynamics NAV

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hello! My name is Angela, and I am a Recruitment Consultant at Fed Supply, a specialized recruitment agency focused on supply chain, logistics, transportation, and customer service. We recruit for both temporary and permanent positions throughout the Greater Montreal Area.YOUR MISSIONSPosition SummaryOur client, a fast-growing manufacturing company specializing in custom technical projects, is looking for a Tactical / Operational Buyer to join its procurement team.Reporting to the Procurement Director, the successful candidate will primarily be responsible for reviewing purchase requisitions, ensuring their compliance, and issuing purchase orders.Key ResponsibilitiesOperational PurchasingReview purchase requisitions and ensure they include all required information.Identify inconsistencies or missing details and follow up with internal requesters.Create and maintain supplier records, part numbers, and purchasing data in the ERP system.Issue purchase orders and follow up through to delivery.Maintain complete, accurate, and compliant purchasing records.Collaboration & ComplianceWork closely with engineering, project, production, and logistics teams.Challenge purchase requests when necessary and propose solutions that balance operational urgency, compliance, and risk management.Clearly communicate procurement requirements to internal stakeholders.Help improve the quality of purchase requisitions and procurement processes.Supplier ManagementCommunicate with suppliers regarding pricing, lead times, quantities, and purchasing terms.Review price changes and investigate significant variances compared with previous orders.Conduct occasional negotiations regarding pricing and commercial terms.Build and maintain strong professional relationships with suppliers.YOUR PROFILECandidate ProfileEducation & ExperienceEducation in procurement, operations management, business administration, logistics, or a related field.Approximately 2 to 3 years of experience in tactical or operational purchasing, or in a similar role.Experience in a manufacturing, technical, engineering, or project-based environment is considered an asset.An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will also be considered.Technical SkillsGood understanding of the procurement process, from purchase requisition review through purchase order follow-up.Ability to analyze requisitions and identify errors, inconsistencies, or potential risks.Experience working with an ERP system; knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics NAV is considered an asset.Good command of the Microsoft Office Suite.Knowledge of Power BI is considered an asset.Strong price analysis and supplier negotiation skills.Soft SkillsStrong judgment and analytical thinking.Curiosity, autonomy, and the ability to learn quickly.Attention to detail and a structured approach.Ability to ask the right questions and explain or justify decisions.Diplomatic, assertive, and solution-oriented communication style.Ability to manage priorities and urgent requests in a changing environment.Strong teamwork and communication skills.LanguagesBilingual in French and English.Specific RequirementsMust be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.Must be eligible for registration under the Controlled Goods Program.Must be willing to undergo the required security and background checks.