YourLiebherrCareer : Bilingual Buyer, Indirect Buying (Hybrid)

Liebherr; Burlington; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Liebherr is seeking a motivated Bilingual Buyer to enhance procurement operations in Burlington. This role involves negotiating with suppliers, managing contracts, and collaborating across teams to ensure efficient purchasing activities. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, fluent in French and English, and have at least three years of experience in procurement or a related field. The company offers competitive wages, extensive benefits, and opportunities for work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Extensive benefits with employer-paid premiums

Paid vacation starting at 3 weeks

RRSP matching

Annual allowance for continuing education

International training & development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience managing supplier relationships in a dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
• Proven negotiation skills to maximize value and manage costs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain supplier relationships and negotiate terms.
• Analyze demand and create procurement plans to mitigate risks.
• Draft and manage supplier contracts ensuring compliance.

Skills

Negotiation

Data Analysis

Supplier Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Minimum 3 years of experience in indirect buying

Fluent in French and English

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SAP

Job description

Are you a bilingual detail-oriented professional with a knack for negotiating and have a strategic approach to purchasing Were seeking a motivated and resourceful Bilingual Buyer to join our team and support our procurement operations. In this role youll be responsible for managing supplier relationships executing purchase plans negotiating pricing and terms and ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement of materials and services. Youll work closely with internal teamssuch as warehouse workshop and financeto align purchasing activities with operational needs while also analyzing data to improve performance and mitigate risks. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about driving value through smart purchasing decisions wed love to connect with you.

Responsibilities

• Supplier Management : Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers including negotiations on pricing terms and delivery schedules to achieve cost-effective solutions.
• Procurement Planning : Analyze demand forecasts and inventory levels to create purchase plans that align with company needs and minimize supply chain risks.
• Contract Management : Draft review and manage supplier contracts and agreements. Ensure compliance with corporate policies and regulatory standards while effectively managing contract terms and renewals.
• Order Management : Execute and monitor purchase orders tracking deliveries and ensuring quality and compliance with agreed specifications.
• Process Improvement : Identify and implement enhancements to procurement and logistics processes to improve cost savings efficiency and service quality.
• Data Analysis and Reporting : Prepare regular reports on procurement activities including cost analyses supplier performance and key performance metrics.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Collaborate with internal teams including shop warehouse and finance to align procurement activities with business needs.
• Risk Management : Identify and mitigate supply chain risks by proactively assessing supplier reliability market changes and geopolitical factors that may impact procurement. Develop contingency plans to ensure business continuity.
• Other duties as assigned
• Minimum 3 years of experience of indirect buying ideally within the heavy equipment or manufacturing industry.
• Experience in managing supplier relationships within a complex dynamic environment.
• Fluent in French and English with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in managing data generating reports and drawing insights to support decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate terms and conditions effectively to maximize value and manage costs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with ERP or procurement systems; familiarity with SAP is a plus.
• Solid understanding of procurement principles supplier management and supply chain logistics.

Our Offer

• Competitive wages
• Extensive benefits with employer paid premiums starting day 1
• Hybrid or remote work opportunities for select roles
• Paid vacation starting at 3 weeks PLUS 6 dedicated family health and wellness days
• 6% employer RRSP matching
• 3000 annual allowance for continuing education
• International training & development work opportunities for select roles
• And much more!

Liebherr Canada Ltd. is committed to provide a diverse inclusive safe and dignified work environment for all employees regardless of gender race ethnicity sexual orientation disability religion or any other aspect of their identity.

Have we awoken your interest Then we look forward to receiving your online application. If you have any questions please contact Natalie Ely.

One Passion. Many Opportunities.

The company

The Liebherr Group has represented leading-edge technical products and services for more than 70 years and has proudly serviced Canadian customers directly since -Canada Ltd. has 11 branch locations across Canada providing sales service and product support for equipment in the construction mining material handling crane aerospace and transportation industries.

Location

1015 Sutton Drive

L7L 5Z8 Burlington ON

Contact

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Key Skills

Administrative Skills,Time Management,Diplomatic Skills,Listening Skill,Languages Fluency,Organizational Skill,Pressure Management,Discipline Skills,Communication,Relationship Management,Client Services,Flexibility,IT Skill,Orderly Condition,Secretarial Skill