Operational Buyer

Operational Buyer

Location: Montreal, QC, Hybrid (3 days per week on-site)
Language: Advanced or fluent written and verbal communication skills in English required.
Duration: 12-month contract, with the possibility of extension or permanent placement.
Compensation: $70/hour (incorporated contractor rate).

About the Opportunity

Are you an experienced procurement professional who thrives in a fast-paced, global environment? We're looking for an Operational Buyer to join a leading multinational organization in the industrial technology sector. You'll play a key role in managing supplier relationships, optimizing purchasing processes, and ensuring timely procurement operations.

Working closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and procurement teams, you'll help strengthen supplier performance, maintain purchasing compliance, and drive operational efficiency across a complex global environment.

What's In It for You

• A 12-month contract with potential for extension or permanent placement.
• A hybrid work arrangement with three days per week on-site in Montreal.
• Exposure to global procurement operations and established purchasing systems.
• Opportunities to collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to process improvements.

Your Responsibilities

• You'll manage supplier portfolios, support sourcing activities, negotiate pricing adjustments, and resolve payment discrepancies.
• You'll oversee purchasing workqueues and ensure purchase orders are issued accurately and on time.
• You'll collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand purchasing needs and provide responsive procurement support.
• You'll ensure compliance with Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) processes, procurement guidelines, and established systems.
• You'll support supplier qualification, selection, evaluation, and development to maintain procurement quality.
• You'll maintain purchasing records, supplier evaluations, and contract documentation while contributing to procurement improvement initiatives.

Skills and Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in direct procurement within a complex organizational environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related field.
• Strong SAP transactional experience, particularly with the PS1 ATLAS module in a production environment.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in procurement data management.
• Strong understanding of purchasing processes, supplier management, and procurement compliance.
• Excellent organizational, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-changing global environment.

Why Partner with Altis

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We’re an equal opportunities employer committed to increasing diversity and inclusion in today’s workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Minorities, women, LGBTQ candidates, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions.