Strategic buyer - R&D specialist

Hello ! I'm Jérémy, Recruitment Consultant for the Fed Supply employment agency, specialist in the fields of supply chain, logistics, transportation and customer service - offering temporary and permanent jobs in the Greater Montreal area. Our team of Supply Chain and Logistics experts speaks your language and operates in your world. Hello ! I'm Jérémy, Recruitment Consultant for the Fed Supply employment agency, specialist in the fields of supply chain, logistics, transportation and customer service - offering temporary and permanent jobs in the Greater Montreal area. Our team of Supply Chain and Logistics experts speaks your language and operates in your world. I am currently recruiting an Operational Buyer for one of my clients, a manufacturing company in Repentigny. Reporting to the Purchasing and Logistics Manager, you will : - Research, qualify and integrate new local and international suppliers - Research and identify innovative suppliers capable of meeting technical and development needs. - Evaluate and qualify new partners according to criteria of total cost, quality, lead time and innovation. - Negotiate commercial terms, framework contracts and confidentiality agreements. - Support the engineering team in new product development (R&D) projects - Analyze short- and long-term strategic sourcing needs - Monitor market developments, trends and technological innovations - Participate in supplier risk management and the implementation of mitigation plans - Contribute to the continuous improvement of sourcing processes - Evaluate supplier performance and coordinate audits when required - Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and environmental standards Skills required: - Minimum 5 to 7 years' experience in strategic sourcing, ideally in a manufacturing environment - Bachelor's degree in operations management, procurement, engineering or related field - Bilingualism required (French and English, spoken and written) to exchange with international partners - Proficiency in IT tools (ERP, advanced Excel, cost analysis tools) - Experience in international sourcing and contract negotiation - Knowledge of supplier evaluation and risk management methodologies - Understanding of R&D and supply chain issues

Location: Repentigny, Quebec, CA

Posted Date: 7/4/2025