Procurement Specialist

**Position**: Procurement Specialist - Nutritional and Functional Ingredients
**Location**: Vaudreuil, Québec or Ontario (Burlington or Oakville)
**Workplace Flexibility**: We require a presence minimum of 2 days / week in office.
**Status**: Contractual - 12-months (1)
Are you known for your initiative and attention to detail? Are you described as an excellent team player capable of dealing quickly with various complex situations? Do you have a good knowledge of ingredients and raw material purchasing and enjoy maintaining excellent relationships with your suppliers? Seize this opportunity to contribute to the success and growth of a large local company
At Quadra, we put people first so that together, we can reimagine the possibilities.
Quadra Chemicals stands as one of North America's prominent distributors of chemicals and ingredients. With a strong presence spanning facilities throughout Canada and select markets in the United States, we are a growing company dedicated to the long-term well-being of our employees. At Quadra, a Great Place to Work® certified organization, we foster a culture of excellence and seek individuals who share our unwavering commitment. Join our team of passionate professionals who are deeply invested in our business and poised for success.
What would be your main responsibilities as a Procurement Specialist?:

- Manage the end-to-end procurement process, including issuing purchase orders for food ingredients products, tracking deliveries, forecasting and inventory management
- Proactively implementing measures to minimize aging inventory
- Foster strong and seamless communication between our valued commercial team and dedicated Product Managers, ensuring the meticulous maintenance of our pricing list
- Efficiently managing the replenishment process by promptly placing orders with our trusted suppliers
- Maintain precise inventory control and consistently monitor stock levels to ensure optimal management of our product availability
- Collaborating with internal stakeholders to understand their procurement needs and requirements
- Monitoring supplier performance and resolving any issues or disputes that may arise
- Diligently reconcile complex supplier invoices on a monthly basis, ensuring accuracy and clarity in our financial transactions
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
- Maintaining accurate procurement records and quality documentation, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory guidelines
- In collaboration with the Product Managers, keeping up-to-date with industry trends, market conditions, sales trends and best practices in procurement
- Reviewing and taking action on weekly profit/loss reports; collaborate on cost-saving initiatives and optimizing procurement processes to improve efficiency and reduce expenses
- Run and analyze various reports generated by different systems, allowing us to derive valuable insights and make informed decisions based on the data at hand
- Handle data entry across multiple platforms, including Oracle/JD Edwards, Excel, Salesforce, and more, ensuring accurate and seamless information management
- Manage and support a variety of projects
- University degree or post-secondary education in Business/Commerce or Science
- Minimum 3 years experience working in procurement, replenishment, inventory control
- Experience in a food ingredients or food manufacturing environment is an asset
- Advanced computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Salesforce) and experience working with SAP or JD Edwards
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate, understand requirements and influence decisions
- Must be detail oriented and have keen eye for detail, minimizing the risk of errors or oversights that could impact the procurement process
- Remarkable ability to thrive in a collaborative team setting, effortlessly managing multiple deadlines with finesse and agility
- Possess a growth mindset, being self-motivated and solutions-oriented attitude
- Excited to contribute towards a high-performance culture, accustomed to a fast-paced environment

At Quadra, we provide an engaging and supportive culture that fosters collaboration, a family-oriented atmosphere, and a high degree of autonomy and flexibility. You’ll have the chance to be part of a professional, innovative, and fun team within a growing, people-centric organization that has earned Great Place to Work® certification. Why should you chose us ?
**Here’s some of the benefits you will gain**:

- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package for our contractual employees
- Employee wellness initiatives designed to enhance quality of life, including a Wellness Portfolio and virtual wellness and mental health program
- Access to virtual care/telemedicine services for you and your family, offering 24/7 physician availability
- Generous vacation, personal days and additional stat holidays
- Helping each o