Sourcing Specialist - Longueuil, Canada - Techo-Bloc

Description

Techo-Bloc's Sourcing Specialist is a key position in global sourcing strategy. This individual will support our buyers, and interface with vendors to manage consolidated quotation requests, new vendor relationships and occasionally, place orders for non-inventoried items including ensuring the timely delivery of product to our Techo-Bloc sites.
Working closely with the Procurement, Production and Maintenance teams, the Sourcing Specialist is accountable for detailed information collection, data management and identification of requirements through our ERP system and contribution toward a risk adverse global sourcing portfolio. This role requires a high level of detail, organization and willingness to go above and beyond to deliver the best value to Techo-Bloc from our vendors.

Day in the life:

Join Techo-Bloc's sourcing team, where every day is an adventure in finding the perfect materials and services to fuel our industry-leading operations. Start with a quick stand-up meeting to plan the day's priorities, then grab a coffee as you dive into projects like sourcing new materials or reviewing CAD drawings. Your day might include visits to vendors, checking product quality, and setting up demos with the sales team. For lunch, join your team for a quick bite, discussing the morning's wins and planning the rest of the day. After lunch, you might find yourself setting up live demos, like roasting marshmallows to test fire-pit accessories, ensuring everything works as it should. It's fast-paced and rewarding, with plenty of opportunities to make a real impact.

Responsibilities:

• Serves as the primary liaison between new vendors and Techo-Bloc to identify, select, develop and purchase new product as well as negotiate and confirm preferred service agreements.
• Complete purchase orders (P.Os), for non-inventoried procurement needs and manage data held within the ERP system prior to hand-over to buyers.
• Partner with accounting team to enroll new vendors and handle accounts payable set-up.
• Individually contributes to sourcing team through reporting, data analysis, documentation and any other relevant requests.
• Actively develop relationships with new and existing vendors, while handling contract and pricing negotiations.
• Partners with the procurement team to identify needs and present viable purchasing options for equipment and supplies.
• Shares research and expertise on industry trends, new products, and potential problem-solving solutions.
• Acts as a liaison between departments, vendors and colleagues.

• 1+ years' experience in strategic sourcing, procurement or product management role.
• 1+ years' vendor relations and contract negotiation.
• Previous demonstrable / autonomous experience with researching and qualifying and selecting leads for a project
• Experience working within an ERP system (SAP or Microsoft AX is preferred).
• Use of Microsoft office suite (Microsoft Office Suite: Teams, Excel, etc)
• Bilingual with strong English (English is required in order to service our customers and suppliers based in the United States and outside Quebec)

Techo-Bloc is growing at a rapid pace; your ideas and talents are needed to contribute our dynamic and passionate team as we continue the development of the prestigious brand image that Techo-Bloc has developed over the years.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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