Manufacturing Purchaser

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•Position: Manufacturing Purchaser
•Industry: Specialized Vehicle and Heavy Equipment Manufacturing
•Location: Mont-Royal
•Status: Permanent, full-time (100% on-site)

Our client, an innovative leader in the specialized tracked vehicle sector, is looking for a Manufacturing Purchaser to join its rapidly expanding team in Mont-Royal. In a context of strong growth and technological transformation, you will play a pivotal role in structuring the parts and services department. This position offers a unique opportunity for rapid advancement into management responsibilities for a proactive and resilient candidate.

Advantages
•Group Insurance: Premiums 100% paid by the employer.
•Vacation: 3 weeks offered upon hiring
•Work Environment: Collaborative team focused on innovation and unique high-tech products.
•Stability: Solid company with a rapidly expanding order book.

Responsibilities
•Sourcing & Procurement: Source and purchase complex components (mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and engines).
•Subcontracting Management: Coordinate activities with local subcontractors for machining and welding.
•Technical Interpretation: Interpret engineering drawings to ensure the accuracy of parts and component orders.
•Data Management: Lead the cleanup of current inventory data (Microsoft Access) in preparation for the transition to a new ERP.
•ERP Implementation: Actively participate in the deployment of the ERP inventory module scheduled within the next 6 months.
•Supplier Relations: Manage international supplier relationships, including warranty tracking and performance monitoring.
•R&D Collaboration: Work closely with R&D departments to support procurement for custom projects and new product models.


Qualifications
•Experience: Minimum of 3 to 5 years of relevant experience as a Manufacturing Purchaser or in a similar industrial role.
•Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of mechanical principles and inventory management.
•Languages: Fluent English is mandatory (for communication with English-speaking suppliers); proficiency in Mandarin is a major asset for managing suppliers in Asia.
•Blueprint Reading: Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and Bills of Materials (BOM).
•Soft Skills: "Intrapreneurial" mindset: ability to adapt to change and proactively propose process improvements.
•Negotiation: Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to solve complex problems.

Summary
Interested in this challenge?

To discuss this opportunity, please contact me directly or send your CV to:

Alexandre Guertin
📧 alexandre.guertin@randstad.ca
🔗 linkedin.com/in/guertinalexandre

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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