Would you like to play a strategic role at the heart of operations in the food industry? Do you enjoy negotiating, analyzing, and optimizing procurement while collaborating with multiple teams? This opportunity may be of great interest to you.
Our client, a leading company in the food industry located in Montreal, is looking for a Senior Buyer to join their team. Reporting to management, the Senior Buyer acts as a key partner between suppliers, operations, and internal teams. Your main objective will be to ensure efficient management of purchasing and procurement while optimizing costs, timelines, and inventory levels.
Tasks
Research, select, and negotiate with suppliers to secure the best purchasing conditions in terms of cost, quality, and delivery timelines.
Manage the full purchasing cycle, including order processing, delivery follow-ups, and responding to company needs.
Oversee supplier relationships, including issue resolution, returns, claims, and maintaining strong partnerships.
Coordinate communication between suppliers and internal departments (operations, logistics, sales, quality, finance).
Manage and optimize inventory by monitoring stock levels, replenishment, traceability, and adherence to best practices (e.g., stock rotation).
Maintain procurement tools and reports, while contributing to continuous process improvement and compliance with internal policies.
Perform any other related duties as required.
If you are ready to take on new challenges, we want to meet you!
Advantages
Group insurance;
Group RRSP with DPSP;
Possibility of remote work;
5 sick days.
Job requirements
Education in supply chain, logistics, or a related field;
Minimum of 4 years of purchasing experience in the food industry;
Functional bilingualism (French/English) to communicate regularly with English-speaking suppliers (30% of the time);
Experience purchasing canola oil (asset).
Desired profile
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage priorities;
Ability to handle unexpected situations in a dynamic environment;
Strong interpersonal skills, administrative rigor, and attention to detail;
Excellent negotiation and communication skills;
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.