Strategic senior buyer
Introduction
Hello! My name is Angela, and I am a Recruitment Consultant at Fed Supply, a specialized recruitment agency focused on supply chain, logistics, transportation, and customer service. We recruit for both temporary and permanent positions throughout the Greater Montreal Area.
Mission
The Company
Our client, a well-established Quebec-based manufacturing company specializing in custom-made technical components, is looking for a Senior Strategic Buyer to strengthen its procurement team in a growing business environment.
The Role
Reporting to the Director of Finance and Performance, you will be responsible for the strategic procurement of raw materials and technical materials, with a strong emphasis on supplier negotiations and cost optimization.
You will work closely with the purchasing, planning, production, and engineering teams to ensure material availability while optimizing commercial terms and maintaining strong supplier relationships.
This position is ideal for an experienced, autonomous buyer with excellent interpersonal skills who is looking to contribute to the growth of a manufacturing company.
Key Responsibilities
• Manage the strategic procurement of raw materials and technical materials, considering production requirements, costs, lead times, and quality standards.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and commercial terms with suppliers to optimize procurement costs.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with a portfolio of strategic suppliers.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and develop purchasing strategies aligned with business needs.
• Participate in sourcing and evaluating new suppliers when required.
• Collaborate with planning and production teams to anticipate raw material requirements and ensure supply continuity.
• Manage supplier-related issues and help resolve challenges involving pricing, delivery timelines, or quality.
• Work with technical and engineering teams to understand material specifications and customer requirements.
• Contribute to improving procurement practices and optimizing supplier performance.
Your profile
Candidate Profile
• Significant experience in strategic purchasing, ideally within a manufacturing or technical industrial environment.
• Strong background in commercial negotiations, supplier relationship management, and cost optimization.
• Good understanding of direct raw material purchasing and manufacturing-related constraints.
• Experience in the plastics, chemical, metalworking, or other technical manufacturing industries is a strong asset.
• Proven ability to negotiate with strategic suppliers and manage complex commercial relationships.
• Good understanding of procurement processes and collaboration with production and planning teams.
• Interest in technical products and materials, with a strong ability to learn.
• Autonomy, teamwork, humility, and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to take initiative, solve problems, and thrive in a collaborative environment.
• Fluency in both French and English is required, with excellent verbal communication skills.
Working Conditions & Benefits
• Permanent, full-time position, 40 hours per week.
• Annual salary of $90,000 to $100,000, depending on experience.
• Possibility of one remote workday per week.
• Group insurance plan with 50% employer contribution.
• Potential bonus eligibility, subject to applicable terms.
• Ongoing training opportunities, social activities, and a collaborative work environment.
• Career advancement opportunities within a growing manufacturing company.
