Buyer, Food and Ingredients

**Position**: Buyer, Food and Ingredients **Location**: Vaudreuil, Quebec or Burlington/Oakville, Ontario (flexibility policy) **Status**: Full-time Permanent (1) We are currently looking for an experienced Buyer that will be working under the supervision of our Product Market Manager for our Food and Ingredients group. The person sought will be responsible for a portfolio of suppliers and will be responsible for the profitable growth of their product portfolio. As part of the Marketing team, this person will be charged with providing the commercial team with relevant market information. We are looking for a passionate person who wants to invest fully over the long term in a growing company. Quadra Chemicals is one of North America's leading distributors of chemicals and ingredients. We have facilities across Canada and in selected markets in the United States. We are a growing company with a long-term commitment to our employees. If you are committed to excellence and driven by results, you belong at Quadra. Our employees are professional and passionate about our business. **Responsibilities include**: The Buyer is responsible for building trust with our sales team by providing up to date market information, relevant market pricing in a timely fashion with the goal of gaining market share for the portfolio. - Maintain inventory within corporate targets - Ensure that all inventory held is covered by back to back agreements, that buying decisions are in line with the procurement protocol - Negotiate appropriate terms in line with the business needs of the product line - Negotiate the best possible pricing and terms with each of the suppliers in the portfolio, ensuring that we can offer competitive pricing in the market - Provide timely pricing and technical information to the sales team - Provide suppliers with the relevant information needed to understand the Canadian market, share opportunities with them and determine together which are the best targets to close - Monitor the profitability of all transactions for the portfolio and adjusting on an as needed - Maintain good communication with suppliers to ensure you are aware of their needs and market conditions that are affecting them - Monitor the service levels provided to us, and give feedback as needed - Closely monitor customer product demand and pro-actively adjust inventory and procurement levels as needed - Placing replenishment orders with suppliers - Inventory control and monitoring - Run and analyze several systems generated reports - Data entries in different platforms (SAP, Oracle / JD Edwards, Excel, etc.) - Ensure the quality of the product and the respect of the quantities to be delivered - Have a post-secondary diploma or college diploma and/or bachelor’s degree in business, accounting or related field - At least 3 to 5 years’ experience in procurement or any related field - Strong negotiating skills - Detail oriented, multi-functional with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills - Have acquired strong computer skills (ideally with a CRM like SalesForce and be able to work effectively with the Office 365 suite) - Ability to motivate oneself, demonstrate autonomy, learn new technologies and adapt to new situations - Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities and cooperate with other to achieve results - Solid analytical skills and the ability to make decisions even when under pressure Who are we ? Founded over 45 years ago, Quadra is one of North America's leading distributors of chemicals and ingredients. Quadra is dedicated to its 450+ employees located in Canada and the United States. You will be joining a global team that supports employees across the country and across the border. At Quadra, we offer not only an engaging culture, a collaborative, family-oriented and supportive environment, but also a lot of autonomy and flexibility. We also offer you the opportunity to be part of a professional, fun, innovative and committed team in a growing, people-oriented, Great Place to Work certified organization. In addition to being Great Place to Work certified, Quadra is recognized as one of the "Best Managed Companies", "Great Place to Work for Women" and "Great Place to Work for Mental Wellness". You will work with dynamic colleagues who are eager to share their knowledge with you. If you are committed to excellence, you belong at Quadra. Our employees are professional and passionate about our business. **Benefits of choosing this position at Quadra**: - Essential services company - State of the art environment - Customized training - Permanent full-time position - Competitive salary - Performance incentive program - Complete coverage of benefits (dental, medical, etc.) - Programs offered to employees to improve their quality of life (Wellness) - Virtual wellness and mental health programs with a global healthcare leader - Retirement plan with a match and several long-term investment programs - Vacation, p