Technician, Administration and Procurement

bba; Mont-Saint-Hilaire; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Mont-Saint-Hilaire is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage purchasing operations, ensuring optimal efficiency and collaboration. The ideal candidate has a specialized degree, over five years of procurement experience, and strong negotiation skills. Proficiency in both English and French is essential as the role involves liaising with international clients. Employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including flexible work schedules, insurance plans, and an annual premium program.

Benefits

Annual base salary

Annual premium program

Group insurance plan

Flexible schedule

Friendly work environment

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience in procurement or relevant fields.
• Advanced level of English and French for collaboration with clients.
• Knowledge of ERP systems, particularly Maconomy is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase order requests and ensure projects are charged properly.
• Create purchase orders in ERP software and communicate with suppliers.
• Monitor costs and assist in procurement negotiations and reviews.

Skills

Attention to detail

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving

Education

Specialized graduate degree in Procurement or Administration

University certificate or college diploma

Tools

ERP software

MS Office Suite

Job description

Type of position

Regular

Your future role on our team

Join BBA and put your experience to work by playing an active role in keeping our procurement operations running smoothly. This role will give you the opportunity to take initiative and be in the thick of the action, working closely with both internal and external collaborators.

With us, you’ll get the opportunity to...

Responsibilities

• Process purchase order requests
• Create purchase orders in the enterprise resource planning (ERP) software and send them to suppliers
• Ensure the firm’s various projects are properly charged
• Follow up on open purchase orders with requesters
• Monitor costs and the budget for some corporate projects
• Support the firm's various departments in requesting quotes to purchase goods and services and, if necessary, negotiate with suppliers
• Each year, review agreements and prices for certain suppliers and maintain good relationships with them
• Every month, reconcile transactions that were paid using corporate credit cards in the Procurement department
• Perform annual assessments of our corporate suppliers
• Help continually improve procurement methods, tools, procedures and systems

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

• Thirst to learn and excel
• Willingness to work together while having fun
• Caring mindset that puts people first
• Desire to be in the thick of the action
• Rigour and ethics

Overview of certifications and job requirements

• Specialized graduate degree, university certificate or college diploma in Procurement or Administration, or any other combination of equivalent training
• At least five years of experience in procurement or any other relevant experience
• Good knowledge of MS Office Suite
• Advanced level of English to collaborate effectively with BBA offices and/or clients in English‑speaking Canadian provinces and internationally. The frequency of English use may range from occasional to daily, depending on ongoing projects
• Advanced level of French to collaborate effectively with BBA offices and/or clients in Québec.
• Asset: knowledge of an ERP such as Maconomy
• Asset: experience with expediting and logistics

An overview of BBA’s total rewards

• Annual base salary
• Annual premium program for all regular employees
• Onsite mobility premium
• Access to a time bank
• Cellphone program
• Group insurance plan that starts on day 1, including short‑term and long‑term disability insurance and a telemedicine program
• Retirement savings plan
• Annual vacation and sick leave
• A premium through the Employee Referral program

BBA considers many factors when determining the annual base salary, including market conditions, education, verified and relevant work experience, technical assessments, qualifications, certifications and other key skills and experience.

At BBA, you get many benefits

• Collaborative culture among various departments and with our operations clients
• Recognition of complementary areas of expertise
• Agility and listening: Your ideas are transformed into concrete initiatives.
• Flexible schedule that combines office presence and working from home
• Caring environment where everyone’s ideas are listened to and there’s no perception of hierarchy
• Friendly, eco‑mindful and high‑tech workspaces

About BBA

For over 40 years, we’ve been pushing the boundaries of engineering to serve our clients in the Energy and Natural Resources sector. At BBA, we develop innovative, flexible and sustainable solutions, from strategy to execution. BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, focused on practice (PCB), with a network of 15 offices. Our teams work closely to deliver projects that shape tomorrow’s industry at the local, national and international levels. Our people’s passion and excellence make BBA a Canada’s Best Employer and one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. We have unique talents, and we’re committed to providing a workplace where you can be yourself. Job postings are written in gender-neutral language.

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