Description
First of its kind, our client produces renewable biofuels (such as cellulosic ethanol) and chemicals from municipal solid waste. Their highly skilled employees are proud of pioneering a clean fuels industry that is socially acceptable and economically profitable.

This is a unique opportunity for the right candidate to take his or her career to the next level by helping our client build a global company. Our client is seeking someone who is undaunted by challenges and inspired by a dynamic business environment, seeing opportunities where others might see obstacles. He or she has the skills and personality to work in collaboration with internal clients to build efficiencies and structures that can accommodate the evolving demands of our growing business. Above all, he or she is resilient, able to push his or her limits and is motivated by the chance to personally and professionally grow at an exponential rate by working with top caliber professionals.

The Buyer plays a key role in the management of the company's supply chain. He/she participates actively in the selection of material and specialized equipment suppliers (pressure vessels, heat exchangers, pumps, motors), the process of contract negotiation, the qualification of new suppliers and the management of business relations in order to optimize the global sourcing network in an effective an competitive manner.

Salary : 80 000 à 90 000$ + Bonus

Responsibilities
Manage procurement activities for all assigned material and equipment packages;

Participate in the search and qualification of new suppliers;

Coordinate and verify specifications, lead times and delivery dates with package engineering and project management teams;

Prepare calls for tenders and determine the selection of bidders;

Prepare bidding documents and issue bidding documents to bidders;

Review bids from suppliers to ensure correct scope coverage, understanding of cost and time schedules, acknowledgment of all addenda or modifications;

Participate in the negotiation process with suppliers;

Prepare and issue purchase requisitions and purchase orders and support the execution of the contract with contract administrator;

Manage the business relations between the company and its suppliers;

Participate in the design of new processes to improve efficiency.

Skills
Bachelor's degree in administration or in engineering or other related diploma, or experienced deemed to be equivalent;

At least 5 years' experience in project supply management, preferably in the industrial or the heavy industry sector (chemical industry, oil and gas, pulp and paper, or hydroelectric power);

Experience in international purchasing (an asset);

Experience in negotiating, writing and administering contracts and legal documents;

Skilled with Microsoft Office Suite;

APICS certification (an asset);

Excellent aptitude in communication (ability to communicate with people of all levels of the organization;

Excellent negotiation skills;

Good listening skills;

Excellent analytical skills;

Availability to spend 10% to 20% of time travelling;

Fluency in French and English (both spoken and written); knowledge of a third language (Spanish or Mandarin) an asset.