Procurement Specialist

Our culture lifts you up—there is no ego in the way. Our common purpose? We all want to win for our customers. We aim to always be evolving, dynamic, and ambitious. We believe in the power of genuine connections. Each employee is a part of what makes us unique on the market: agile and dedicated.

Time Type
Regular

Job Description
SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to the Manager, Planning, the incumbent is responsible for ensuring a continuous supply of products required for the completion of Cogeco's network construction and installation projects. Responsible for optimizing inventory levels to maintain a fair financial and operational balance. This role also involves identifying and proposing alternative sources of supply.

Key Responsibilities

• Order and Delivery Management: Tracking orders, managing delivery delays, coordinating with the warehouse manager, and ensuring all orders are shipped on time. This also involves tracking delivery dates, identifying potential issues, proactively formulating solutions, and notifying internal users of delays while finding alternative solutions with suppliers.
• Inventory Control and Optimization: Analyzing inventory statistics, knowing inventory levels and trends, and preventing stock shortages through proactive planning based on internal requests. This also encompasses managing RMAs (return of material authorization process), ensuring accurate and up-to-date inventory reports, and monitoring inventory levels in collaboration with buyers to optimize restocking.
• Supply Chain Coordination: Coordinating supply chain activities and deliveries, and participating in various improvement projects related to inventory management.
• Purchasing and Compliance: Soliciting bids for new inventory-related products as needed and ensuring requisitions comply with purchasing policies.
• System and Process Enhancement: Following up on non-conformities with internal requestors, adjusting the planning tool (min-max) based on changing needs, and optimizing the use of the ERP system.
• Strategic Participation: Participating in governance meetings focused on inventory management optimization.

Academic background

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management or DEC in Logistics or supply chain management.

Work Experience

• 1-2 years of experience in planning, management and procurement related roles.

Key competencies

• Be known as a team player;
• Good analytical skills;
• Have a sense of urgency and customer service;
• Knowledge of ERP systems;
• Good organizational skills, priority management and problem solving;
• Knowledge of basic office tools (spreadsheet, Google Suite, Powerpoint) Looker for reporting
• Good communication skills, both oral and written, in English.

You Will Be Offered The Following Benefits

• Flexibility: What you do is important, both at work and at home;
• Fun: Laughing at the office is part of everyday life;
• A compelling salary: Let's be honest - salary is important. We are competitive, come and see;
• Cutting-edge technology: Are you passionate about technology? So are we. We offer you the opportunity to drive, influence, create, improve and shape the industry of tomorrow;
• A positive and pleasant work atmosphere;
• Activities.

Location :

Montréal, QC

Company
Cogeco Communications Inc.

At Cogeco, we know that different backgrounds, perspectives, and beliefs can bring critical value to our business. The strength of this diversity enhances our ability to imagine, innovate, and grow as a company. So, we are committed to doing everything in our power to create a more diverse and inclusive world of belonging.

By creating a culture where all our colleagues can bring their best selves to work, we're doing our part to build a more equitable workplace and world. From professional development to personal safety, Cogeco constantly strives to create an environment that welcomes and nurtures all. We make the health and well-being of our colleagues one of our highest priorities, for we know engaged and appreciated employees equate to a better overall experience for our customers.

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