Temporary Procurement Specialist

My name is Angela, and I am a Recruitment Consultant at Fed Supply, a specialized recruitment agency focused on supply chain, logistics, transportation, and customer service. We recruit for both temporary and permanent positions throughout the Greater Montreal Area.
Our client, a fast-growing manufacturing company specializing in custom technical projects, is looking for a Tactical / Operational Buyer to join its procurement team.

Reporting to the Procurement Director, the successful candidate will primarily be responsible for reviewing purchase requisitions, ensuring their compliance, and issuing purchase orders.

Operational Purchasing
Review purchase requisitions and ensure they include all required information.
Create and maintain supplier records, part numbers, and purchasing data in the ERP system.
Issue purchase orders and follow up through to delivery.
Maintain complete, accurate, and compliant purchasing records.
Work closely with engineering, project, production, and logistics teams.
Challenge purchase requests when necessary and propose solutions that balance operational urgency, compliance, and risk management.
Clearly communicate procurement requirements to internal stakeholders.
Help improve the quality of purchase requisitions and procurement processes.
Supplier Management
Communicate with suppliers regarding pricing, lead times, quantities, and purchasing terms.
Conduct occasional negotiations regarding pricing and commercial terms.
Build and maintain strong professional relationships with suppliers.
Education in procurement, operations management, business administration, logistics, or a related field.
Approximately 2 to 3 years of experience in tactical or operational purchasing, or in a similar role.
Experience in a manufacturing, technical, engineering, or project-based environment is considered an asset.
Technical Skills
Good understanding of the procurement process, from purchase requisition review through purchase order follow-up.
Ability to analyze requisitions and identify errors, inconsistencies, or potential risks.
knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics NAV is considered an asset.
Good command of the Microsoft Office Suite.
Knowledge of Power BI is considered an asset.
Strong price analysis and supplier negotiation skills.

Ability to manage priorities and urgent requests in a changing environment.
Languages
Bilingual in French and English.

Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
Must be eligible for registration under the Controlled Goods Program.