Acheteur - Buyer

Solotech Inc.•Montreal, QC

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Procurement, the Buyer will be responsible for purchasing products according to clients needs and system recommendations, tracking orders, developing lasting business relationships and negotiating prices with suppliers and participating in cost reduction projects.

Requirements

An undergraduate degree in Purchasing or Supply Chain Management and a minimum of three years experience in purchasing OR A minimum of five years of experience in Procurement and Purchasing in lieu of a degree
Good understanding and knowledge of ERP, MRP systems
Knowledge of Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Good ability to prioritize under tight deadlines
Excellent negotiation skills
Strong customer service skills

Nice To Haves

Audiovisual industry experience considered an asset
Experience in a global company is an asset

Responsibilities

Purchase equipment, materials, supplies and services through strategically selected suppliers or vendors
Validate prices against the market to ensure items are purchased at the most favorable terms for the organization
Create and carry out follow-ups on Purchase Orders (PO), invoices, as well as credit or discounts and negotiate returns management with suppliers, as required
Track purchases, monitor vendor quality, and maintain a current database of vendor information
Forecast purchases of certain materials or equipment and assign raw material needs for orders
Qualify vendors, evaluates bids, and negotiates prices and terms for purchased goods and services while constantly looking for new products and/or suppliers
Take charge of certain calls for tenders within scope and monitor contracts
Negotiate strategically and continuously for rebates, discounts and credit with suppliers
Continuously improve the purchasing and inventory process according to the needs of the company and participate in projects related to the purchasing department
Work closely with accounts payable to ensure correct match between invoices and PO and that all available vendor credits are correctly applied before payment
Maintain good relationships and strong partnerships with customers/suppliers
Participate in the management of performance indicators of the purchasing, logistics and inventory department
Ensure compliance with the company's procurement policies and guidelines with suppliers
Perform any other related duties required by the position.