Junior Buyer

**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

For it’s Head Office, Techo-Bloc is looking for a Junior Buyer who will be responsible for creating purchase orders and sales orders for the marketing team. In this role, the Junior Buyer will perform the following tasks:

- Maintain frequent communications with suppliers to ensure deliveries are on schedule.
- Negotiate the availability of products to meet internal customer requirements and negotiate with suppliers (price, payment terms, delivery dates, etc.).
- Track and follow-up on receptions, payments and invoices that complete the purchasing and receiving cycle.
- Read and interpret contracts to produce purchase orders.
- Ensure the replenishment of the US and Canadian sites.
- Negotiate, discuss and establish relationships with various suppliers.
- Issue and coordinate delivery schedules for incoming shipments with receiving sites
- Discuss inventory and warehouse capacity with warehouse managers prior large purchases.
- Research and source new products for the different needs of the Marketing Department.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes.
- Update written procedures for the procurement SOP.
- Keep the department and individual stakeholders updated on the status of their orders and any delays that may arise.

**Qualifications**
- College diploma in accounting / procurement or other relevant field.
- Minimum of 1 year experience in a similar position.
- Knowledge of an ERP system such as SAP or Microsoft AX (an asset).
- Bilingualism (English and French).
- Excellent knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite.
- Ability to organize and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Must have a proactive working style with a strong sense of ownership and urgency.
- Must display a positive, friendly attitude with a genuine interest in contributing within a team-driven environment.
- Flexible and autonomous.

**Additional Information**:

- We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only selected applicants will be contacted._