Purchasing Coordinator

**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.

**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

Techo-Bloc’s Purchasing Coordinator (Buyer) procures the goods and services for our manufacturing plant based in Saint-Hubert, Quebec. This individual will interface with vendors to manage quotation requests, place orders and ensure the timely delivery of product to our Techo-Bloc sites. Working closely with the Production and Maintenance teams, the Buyer is responsible to handle all purchasing requirements through our ERP system. 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. Here is a snapshot of your day-to-day:

- Serves as the primary liaison between our vendors and Techo-Bloc to identify, select and purchase products.
- Advises internal and external stakeholders on projects related to area of expertise.
- Completes purchase orders (P.O), purchase requisitions and manages requests generated by the ERP system.
- Tracks orders to ensure delivery on schedule, while communicating updates or potential delays to stakeholders.
- Ensures the conformity of our purchasing process by highlighting quality and price ratio in conjunction with contract negotiation.
- Partners with accounting team to handle billing issues.
- Assists with supplier and cost evaluation of new materials.
- Support various Techo-Bloc departments (operations, distribution, accounting, etc) to coordinate procurement needs and materials.
- Communicates supply issues and answers questions, as needed.
- Assist purchasing team with reporting, data analysis, documentation and any other relevant requests.
- Participates in developing tools to augment procurement functions, reporting and tracking.

**Qualifications**
- 1+ years’ experience in a purchasing, buying or similar role.
- 1+ years’ vendor relations and contract negotiation.
- Previous experience with purchasing orders and/or billing.
- Experience working within an ERP system (SAP or Microsoft AX is preferred).
- Strong computer proficiency (Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, etc)

**Additional Information**: