Acheteur sénior

Duties and Responsibility

The incumbent will be responsible for the procurement of all supplies and services for the Varennes plant. They will lead negotiations and ensure follow-up with major suppliers, from initial contact through to contract closure following KRONOS acceptance.

• Prepare tender documents and issue them to bidders;
• Develop negotiation strategies and negotiate with suppliers;
• Prepare and review purchase orders and ensure follow-up on monthly reports;
• Identify new suppliers and manage business relationships between KRONOS and its suppliers;
• Maintain information in the SAP system;
• Participate in the development of new processes to improve efficiency;
• Evaluate the performance of key suppliers in close collaboration with the departments involved and/or recipients of goods and services;
• Manage the full supplier complaint process and follow up until resolution;
• Participate in the preparation of engineering specifications and provide recommendations based on project needs;
• Coordinate QA/QC activities for assigned contracts;
• Ensure logistics for the delivery of goods (temporary storage, Incoterms, special transportation, etc.).

Education, Experience and Competencies

• DEC in Administration or a diploma in Supply Chain, Logistics, and Procurement, or completion of the following four courses: Procurement, Logistics, Transportation, and Operations Management;
• 10 years of experience in procurement;
• Proficiency in French and English (spoken and written);
• Knowledge of SAP;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• We are looking for a detail-oriented individual with a strong analytical mindset and excellent negotiation skills.

Job benefits

• Competitive salary of $53.48/hour;
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.;
• Three (3) weeks of vacation upon hiring;
• Four (4) paid days off for family obligations/illness;
• Thirteen (13) paid statutory holidays;
• Defined contribution pension plan with a 9% employer contribution;
• Comprehensive group insurance;
• Telemedicine services;
• Access to an on-site nurse;
• Reimbursement of annual membership fees for professional certifications, where applicable;
• Uniform provided, including cleaning service;
• Safety shoes provided;
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
• Employee referral bonus;
• Overtime available on a voluntary basis;
• Free parking and public transit nearby.

Compagny description

KRONOS Canada Inc. is an internationally renowned company that has been established in Quebec for over 60 years, with a strong focus on the well-being of its employees. KRONOS provides a stimulating work environment and offers high-value benefits and working conditions that stand out in the Quebec market. The company is globally recognized for its production of high-quality titanium dioxide (pigments for paint manufacturing) and its commitment to human resources, which actively contributes to the success of the company.