Groupe Intermat Inc. and Agences Robert Janvier Ltée. (ARJ) announced today that they have reached an agreement in principle to merge the two companies, effective February 1, 2023.
« "We are proud to continue our growth in Quebec. It's just great to see that the shared values of our two companies will allow us to offer complementary expertise to our customers. This new stage in the Intermat story reflects our progress, and guarantees our future aspirations. Moreover, we see opportunities to grow and go even further together," - Alain Gauthier, Chief Executive Officer, Groupe Intermat Inc.
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Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, the incumbent is responsible for supporting him or her in the process of purchasing merchandise. He/she is primarily responsible for negotiating prices and business agreements with different suppliers as well as for various projects in the purchasing department. He/she is also responsible for managing inventory levels, ensuring pricing accuracy, placing and monitoring important orders, credits, and merchandise returns, and managing related systems.
Primary duties:
Contact suppliers and negotiate pricing and delivery agreements for the supply of raw materials
Order all components needed for the completion of projects and bid prices for special projects in collaboration with the technical team
Identify and examine other supply sources; negotiate with suppliers for important and complex orders
Find alternative solutions in the event of inventory shortages and propose substitute product purchases
Stay updated on physical inventory and collaborate with biannual stocktaking
Verify that prices and delivery agreements are negotiated in order to maintain material inventory at appropriate levels and according to budgetary constraints
Ensure and monitor suppliers' compliance regarding quantities, quality, prices, and delivery conditions and take corrective measures in the event of discrepancies
Ensure the monitoring of our suppliers' targets established at the beginning of the year in terms of agreements for annual volume discounts
Offer support needed to internal departments for any request for technical information
Assume any other responsibility and execute all other tasks related to the position
Requirements:
Collegiate or university degree in a field related to the position
At least 5 years of experience as a buyer
Experience in purchasing finishing products (a plus)
Skills:
Demonstrated negotiation skills
Bilingualism
Working knowledge of Office Suite
Ability to prioritize and manage several files at the same time
Ability to concentrate in an open and dynamic environment
Working conditions
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