Nadeau Isolation
Saint-Léonard
27 March 2025 | #
Nature of work
In line with the organization’s vision and mission, and reporting to the VP Supply Chain, the Senior Buyer will coordinate efforts with Warehouses and suppliers to maintain the appropriate level of inventories, using his/her knowledge and expertise to buy the right products at the best price for the company, while establishing and maintaining strategic relationships with key suppliers and taking into account freight, discounts and purchase prices according to the suppliers and categories in his/her portfolio.
Main functions :
Validate and place orders (PO’s) with our suppliers, consolidating purchases to obtain discounts/volumes.
- Manage inter-company transfers to optimize stock levels in each warehouse.
- Maintain and manage qualification parameters in the ERP system (lead times, order cycles, safety stock, delivery dates);
- Negotiate prices, lead times, payment terms and discount programs with suppliers.
- Coordinate purchasing logistics with inventory or warehouse managers to ensure prompt delivery and receipt of goods.
- Research and survey purchasing markets to find the most optimal suppliers.
- Prepare and administer bids, RFQs, proposals, information and other supplier documents.
- Keep abreast of price trends, changes, restrictions or any other variables in purchasing strategies.
- Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies with suppliers, negotiate the return of items and coordinate subsequent credits, refunds or replacements.
- Plan alternative arrangements in the event of shortages or delivery delays, to minimize the impact on the organization.
- Comply with supply chain policies, procedures and regulations