Lead Buyer

Role overview

This 12-month contract role in Montréal, Quebec is intended to cover a maternity leave. The Lead Buyer will support procurement activities by researching supplier offerings, assessing products and services, and helping shape sourcing decisions.

Key responsibilities

The role focuses on managing procurement information, tracking supplier performance, and building effective vendor relationships. It also involves working with databases and ERP systems, visiting distribution centers and plants, and supporting delivery of cost, service, and quality objectives.

• Study supplier services and products to help determine the best procurement approach.
• Maintain reporting databases and ERP tools used for procurement tracking.
• Monitor supplier KPIs against cost, service, and quality expectations.
• Develop and maintain vendor relationships through on-site visits to distribution centers and plants.

Requirements

Applicants should bring a strong procurement background, solid negotiation capability, and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multicultural setting. The position also calls for leadership, analytical thinking, and comfort handling confidential information.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, applied sciences, or supply chain/procurement.
• At least 7 years of experience in procurement-related work with a record of contributing to savings targets in team settings.
• Strong understanding of strategic sourcing methods and/or category management processes.
• Hands-on experience in contract negotiation, including interpreting legal clauses in procurement contexts.
• Finance industry experience is an advantage.
• Successful experience working in multicultural and international environments, with a collaborative and client-focused mindset.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and analytical abilities.
• Capacity to assess complex situations quickly and effectively.
• Critical-thinking skills for problem solving.
• High ethical standards and the ability to manage confidential information responsibly.
• Proven ability to lead major projects and change initiatives that deliver business impact.
• Experience using procurement and project management platforms such as Ariba, Ivalua, and Beeline.
• Project management knowledge is an added asset.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.
• Professional fluency in both French and English.
• Banking experience is required.

Additional information

This is a contract assignment and not a permanent position. The source did not specify salary, benefits, number of openings, or start date.