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The Buyer will drive value through efficient, consistent sourcing and procurement practices.\nResponsibilities\nSupplier Management: Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, including negotiations on pricing, terms, and delivery schedules to achieve cost-effective solutions.\nProcurement Planning: Analyze demand forecasts and inventory levels to create purchase plans that align with company needs and minimize supply chain risks.\nContract Management: Draft, review, and manage supplier contracts and agreements. Ensure compliance with corporate policies and regulatory standards, while effectively managing contract terms and renewals.\nOrder Management: Execute and monitor purchase orders, tracking deliveries and ensuring quality and compliance with agreed specifications.\nProcess Improvement: Identify and implement enhancements to procurement and logistics processes to improve cost savings, efficiency, and service quality.\nData Analysis and Reporting: Prepare regular reports on procurement activities, including cost analyses, supplier performance, and key performance metrics.\nCross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with internal teams, including shop, warehouse, and finance, to align procurement activities with business needs.\nRisk Management: Identify and mitigate supply chain risks by proactively assessing supplier reliability, market changes, and geopolitical factors that may impact procurement. Develop contingency plans to ensure business continuity.\nOther duties as assigned\nCompetencies\nMinimum of 3-5 years of experience in procurement or buying, ideally within the heavy equipment or manufacturing industry.\nExperience in managing supplier relationships within a complex, dynamic environment.\nFluent in French and English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in managing data, generating reports, and drawing insights to support decision-making.\nDemonstrated ability to negotiate terms and conditions effectively to maximize value and manage costs.\nProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with ERP or procurement systems; familiarity with SAP is a plus.\nSolid understanding of procurement principles, supplier management, and supply chain logistics.\nAbility to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and contribute to a positive team environment.\nWillingness to take on new challenges, adapt to changing business needs, and continuously seek process improvements.\nOur Offer\nCompetitive wages\nExtensive benefits with employer paid premiums starting day 1\nHybrid or remote work opportunities for select roles*\nPaid vacation starting at 3 weeks PLUS 6 dedicated family, health and wellness days\n6% employer RRSP matching\n$3000 annual allowance for continuing education\nInternational training & development work opportunities for select roles*\nAnd much more!\nLiebherr Canada Ltd. is committed to provide a diverse, inclusive, safe and dignified work environment for all employees, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or any other aspect of their identity.\nPlease note the following:\nWe do not use AI to screen resumes. Every application is reviewed directly by a human talent acquisition specialist.\nThis position is for an existing vacancy.\nHave we awoken your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your online application. If you have any questions, please contact Dure Najif.\nOne Passion. Many Opportunities.\nThe company\nThe Liebherr Group has represented leading-edge technical products and services for more than 70 years and has proudly serviced Canadian customers directly since 1973. 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