Purchaser

**Company Description** Pave your career at Techo-Bloc**

We are entrepreneurial and innovators at heart who love to roll up our sleeves, jump right in and get things done. We boast 9 cutting-edge manufacturing facilities, 13+ distribution centers, and a dynamic team of over 900 employees located across 20+ locations in North America. We have ambitious growth plans and a restless pursuit of excellence. We live to create, and we invest in great ideas. We take pride in offering a collaborative, inclusive and positive working environment.

**Career Growth and Recognition**:
At Techo-Bloc, we're career builders. Explore advancement opportunities through our well-defined career paths by department. Your success is our shared responsibility, supported by a culture that values your unique contributions.

**Performance-Driven Rewards**:
Experience the direct impact of your efforts with competitive performance-based bonuses. Join a passionate, driven team that collaborates seamlessly to achieve remarkable results.

**Financial Stability**:
We’ve experienced consistent growth, reflecting our strong financial health and continued geographical expansion across North America.

**Collaborative Company Culture**:
Ditch the silos and join us in driving innovation and excellence together. We support and care about each other’s success Experience a vibrant culture with 5-star ratings from most of our employees. Leave egos at the door as we engage in activities like brainstorming sessions, lively BBQs, and festive parties, fostering a strong sense of community and belonging.

**Perks and Benefits**:

- RRSP with employer contribution
- 24/7 telemedicine & Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Inhouse leadership development and coaching
- Training & Development Programs
- Flexible work arrangements
- Considerable referral bonuses
- Discounts on Techo-Bloc’s products
- Healthy snack-filled kitchens
- Techo-Bloc branded swag
- Free parking
- Employee Recognition Events
- English and French courses available as needed

The Purchaser is responsible for the procurement of goods and services for their designated locations and categories. This role involves placing orders and following up with vendors to ensure timely delivery of products to Techo-Bloc sites. The Purchaser will need to identify and select the best products to purchase while managing relationships with suppliers. They will also serve as an advisor to internal and external stakeholders on projects related to their area of expertise, providing insights and assisting in problem-solving. Additionally, the Purchaser may be called upon to develop tools and collaborate with accounting, operations, distribution, departmental managers, and suppliers.
- Analyze and complete purchase orders and purchase requisitions generated by the ERP system or other requests related to the needs of operations;
- Tracking orders to ensure delivery on schedule and communicate delays to stakeholders;
- Ensuring the conformity of the purchasing process with precise conditions / see the reduction and the best quality / price ratio;
- Manage billing issues with vendors and payables team;
- Participate in supplier and cost evaluation of new materials in the resale category;
- Support other Techo-Bloc departments needs for procurement of materials;
- Communicate supply issues and seek resolution with vendors;
- Assist purchasing team with reporting, data analysis, documentation and any other relevant requests;
- Work in collaboration with the logistics, distribution and customer service departments;
- Participates in developing tools to augment procurement functions, reporting and tracking.

**Qualifications**
- 1 - 3 years of experience in similar clerical roles;
- Experience with an ERP such as SAP or Microsoft AX (an asset);
- Knowledge of maintenance products (an asset);
- Strong organisational skills, ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively to ensure smooth workflow;
- Bilingualism (French and English), both spoken and written _(English is necessary to serve our clients in the United States)_;
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office tools;
- Creative thinker, resourceful, solutions and results driven;
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment;
- Sense of urgency in dealing with requests from other departments;
- Team player, organized, ability to prioritize;
- Fast learner and autonomous.

**Additional Information** Ambition Thrives Here** Techo-Bloc is a firm believer in everyone having a voice and the opportunity to make an impact. We value empathy and enthusiasm. If you are determined to support the success of your customers and build a reputation that will set you apart from the competition, this is the place to do it.