Strategic Buyer

Cogeco•Montreal, QC

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Procurement, and mainly assigned to a purchasing category, the Buyer must support the Category Manager in the establishment of procurement strategies for services and goods. The incumbent is autonomous and mainly leads procurement files related to suppliers and business projects, manages the business relationship with suppliers, the bidding process (RFP) and the awarding of the contracts according to the organization's requests, project activities, business needs and established processes. He/she follows up on requirements with internal customers while creating value for the business.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in administration or related discipline.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in procurement;
Have a very good understanding of contractual language;
Very good knowledge of French and English, both oral and written. The candidate must be able to communicate in English with suppliers from other provinces in Canada or from the United States;
Very good ability to communicate ideas effectively;
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, Outlook, Visio, MS Project)

Nice To Haves

Experience in the telecommunications industry, particularly cable television, is an asset.
Knowledge of the Oracle financial management system (purchasing and inventory module) would be an important asset.

Responsibilities

Manage the business relationship with current and future suppliers assigned to him/her as well as the needs (products and/or services) of the organization;
Execute procurement activities for its categories;
Lead or participate in the process of requesting proposals, negotiating agreements and resolving disputes on the best possible terms within the timeframe required by the organization. Generate value for the organization (savings, avoided costs, etc.);
Prepare documentation for executive committees or selection committees for contract awards and approval levels;
Establish a link with the main applicants;
Represent the department at multidisciplinary meetings related to the various projects assigned to him/her;
Research new products (and/or services), equivalent products (and/or services) and new suppliers;
Collaborate with requesters to identify their business needs and prepare performance indicators (KPIs) for his/her purchasing category in relation to his/her objectives;
Collaborate in the development of total cost of ownership models with the support of internal experts;
Perform all other related duties, similar to the main characteristics mentioned in this description.