Acheteur

Job Title: Buyer

Location: Laval, Quebec

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time

Role overview Reporting to the Tactical Sourcing Manager of Glencore Canada’s supply chain, the Buyer will be responsible for the daily sourcing activities for the assigned category to support Glencore’s operations in North America. In this role, you will collaborate with various departments to ensure effective management of their needs, maintain the demand backlog in line with departmental goals, promote policy compliance and improve transaction efficiency. You will remain the primary point of contact for the departments regarding the management of products and services needed to support ongoing operations.

More precisely, you will:

• Use Coupa daily to maintain the quality of tracking tables and related files, ensure rapid review of purchase requests and convert them into purchase orders professionally and within the required timeframes.
• Provide training on Coupa as well as on purchase request management, transactions and P2P (Purchase-to-Pay) and DOA (Delegation of Authority) policies.
• If needed, collaborate with category managers who manage contracts relating to goods and services in your portfolio, negotiating additions or modifications to agreements with contracting parties in Glencore’s interest.
• Master Coupa’s P2P functionalities.
• Be well-versed in Glencore policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with various departments to explain procurement processes.
• Maintain relationships with current and potential partners.
• Possess a good knowledge of Coupa reporting features to daily manage purchase requests and support monthly reporting requirements.
• Understand Glencore Canada’s supply chain structure to respond clearly and confidently to requests for clarification.
• Be able to manage multiple demands, sites of operation, projects, tasks and activities simultaneously, prioritising effectively and responding promptly to needs.

Do you have the profile we’re looking for?

• Postsecondary education, with experience as a Buyer.
• Experience in materials management or in a similar role, in an industrial environment.
• Good understanding of P2P processes; procurement experience is an asset.
• Proficiency in French and English (spoken and written), essential due to the diversity of our sites and suppliers.
• Very good command of IT tools, particularly spreadsheets, Word documents and presentations.
• Experience with an ERP system or procurement applications such as SAP, Coupa or Ariba.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work within a centralised team.
• Ability to influence and manage change in a demanding environment.

Travel Occasional site visits.

Work location Role based in Laval. On-site presence five (5) days per week.

The interview process may begin before the end of the posting period.

Only individuals authorised to work in Canada will be considered.

Glencore values diversity and fosters an inclusive workplace. We offer the necessary support and can arrange accommodations for individuals requiring assistance during the recruitment process.