Direct Buyer

BRP•Valcourt (ville), QC

About The Position

We are looking for a Direct Buyer reporting to a Global Sourcing Manager to help us develop our new products. In this role, you will have a major impact in supporting the organization’s growth. You will be at the forefront of expanding BRP’s product range through your supply chain knowledge and by developing business partnerships with our suppliers.

Requirements

Relevant experience or education in procurement, business administration, engineering, or related fields.
Bilingualism (spoken and written) is essential, as the role involves representing BRP with international suppliers (French/English).
Strong knowledge of the Windows environment and SAP.
Good organizational skills and ability to manage priorities.
Strong analytical skills and solid negotiation abilities.
Excellent communication skills and a strong ability to work as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Spanish is an asset.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement sourcing strategies for key material and service categories.
Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and contracting processes.
Act as a key stakeholder in the development of new components in collaboration with engineering, the quality department, and strategic suppliers.
Negotiate and ensure compliance with various supplier agreements (lead times, cost structures, raw material fluctuations, exchange rates, etc.).
Manage the budget of your parts portfolio and ensure regular updates of cost prices.
Monitor market cost trends and initiate cost reduction activities.