Supply Chain Planning & Purchasing Specialist

Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, you will play a key role in driving supply chain performance through strategic procurement, supply planning, and supplier relationship management for your assigned product portfolio. You will directly contribute to product availability while optimizing inventory levels, costs, and supply risks.
Procurement and Order Management
Create, manage, and adjust purchase orders to support evolving business needs.
Ensure compliance with supplier agreements and procurement parameters.
Maintain accurate master data and procurement settings within company systems.
Demand Management and Inventory Optimization
Manage inventory levels to achieve product availability targets while optimizing inventory turnover.
Provide proactive visibility on supply risks, constraints, and opportunities.
Produce and communicate analyses that support business decision-making and inventory optimization initiatives.
Supplier Performance and Relationship Optimization
Participate in the negotiation of pricing, commercial terms, and long-term supply agreements.
Monitor supplier performance and implement corrective actions to meet business objectives.
Collaborate closely with Strategic Sourcing, Planning, Logistics, and other cross-functional teams.
Supply Chain Expertise and Risk Management
Work closely with Demand Planning, Engineering, Product Development, and Quality teams.
Identify, assess, and communicate risks related to supplier capacity, material availability, and business continuity.
Act as a key contributor in resolving supply chain challenges and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
YOU’LL THRIVE IN THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND QUALITIES:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related field. Equivalent work experience will also be considered.
Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in procurement, supply planning, inventory management, or a related function.
Experience working within a manufacturing or complex supply chain environment.
Experience using ERP systems (SAP is considered an asset).
Strong proficiency in English; bilingualism (English/French) is considered an asset.
Proactive mindset and ability to anticipate risks and identify practical solutions.

ACKNOWLEDGING THE POWER OF DIVERSITY

Ultimately, the diversity and uniqueness of our people fuel our ingenuity and set the course for the path ahead! For this reason, we value diversity and we strive to always push each other forward to build an inclusive workplace where every employee feels like they belong, where they can grow and find meaning. Let’s start with a strong foundation - You want it, we have it: Annual bonus based on the company’s financial results Pension plan Industry leading healthcare fully paid by BRP Flexible work schedule A summer schedule that varies by department and location Holiday season shutdown We’re a world leader in recreational vehicles and boats, creating innovative ways to move on snow, water, asphalt, dirt and even in the air. Headquartered in the Canadian town of Valcourt, Quebec, our company is rooted in a spirit of ingenuity and intense customer focus. Today, we operate manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Finland, Australia and Austria, with a workforce made up of close to 17,000 spirited people, all driven by the deeply held belief that at work, as with life itself, it’s not about the destination: