Location: Saint-Rémi

Salary: Competitive salary

Category: Management

Upload : on: 14/10/2021

Job description

Reporting to the director of purchasing, the successful candidate will help ensure that the department’s strategic goals and annual targets are met. Working at our Saint-Rémi site, they will manage our day-to-day procurement operations and oversee the multi-site purchasing team. They will plan all procurement activities for Groupe Intermat. 

Primary duties

• Manage and support the purchasing team to ensure they meet their goals and the needs of our business units in accordance with company policies
• Maintain open communication with your team and internal and external stakeholders
• Select, negotiate with and assess suppliers to meet the company’s needs in terms of price, delivery, quality and quantity and ensure that they are monitored for quality and efficiency
• Optimize supply management by implementing efficient procedures based on continuous improvement principles
• Design, develop and propose purchasing strategies based on the company’s financial and material resources and market issues
• Pursue business opportunities with new suppliers as required
• Purchase materials, components and equipment from external suppliers
• Actively participate in the implementation of the ERP system and process improvement
• Ensure that complaints are handled effectively
• Perform all other related tasks 

Knowledge and requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in administration, operations management or equivalent
• 5 to 10 years of experience managing a purchasing department
• Excellent analytical and negotiation skills
• Knowledge of the construction industry (an asset)
• Knowledge of Office Suite software (Word, Excel, Teams, etc.)
• Bilingual
• Knowledge of ERP systems
• Good teamwork and communication skills

Working conditions

• Permanent, full-time job (40 hours)
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Monday to Friday daytime schedule
• Competitive benefits: group insurance, voluntary retirement savings plan
• 4 weeks off (2 during summer construction and 2 during holiday season)
• Dynamic team