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Description

Bourgault is looking for a Purchaser to join our team at our corporate headquarters in St. Brieux. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and performing industry best practices in procurement to ensure that right materials, with the right quality, timing and price are available to Bourgault Industries.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Purchase a designated group of items/commodities
- Proactively manage open purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of items relative to production schedules.
- Arrange and improve the inbound freight of our supply chain
- Monitor and track shipments and review freight invoices for accuracy.
- Act as a liaison between suppliers and other Bourgault departments, including engineering, finance, quality, production, and marketing.
- Facilitate resolution of supplier-related quality issues.
- Provide high quality procurement services and develop supplier business relationships.
- Develop efficient buying methods and promote the standardization of best practices.
- Analyze production requirements by gathering and analyzing quantitative data.
- Negotiate prices, terms, rates and analyze markets as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:
- 5+ years of purchasing experience in a  manufacturing organization is desired
- Relevant post-secondary education (Degree in Business, Materials Management or equivalent)
- Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation is desired
- Effective leadership skills, including the ability to influence people and manage projects
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Readily able to establish and develop strategic relationships and partnerships
- Advanced computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Office Excel but also Word and Outlook
- Experience with and knowledge of Lean principles & practices is an asset

Bourgault offers profit sharing, a company-matching RRSP, health & dental benefits, performance-based pay increases and much more!