Procurement Specialist

We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to help keep our operations running smoothly by ensuring the right materials products and supplier support are available when needed. This role connects purchasing operations inventory management suppliers and internal teams to prevent shortages manage priorities and support day-to-day execution.

In a typical day you may review purchase needs and inventory levels in the ERP system place or adjust purchase orders follow up with suppliers on confirmations and delivery dates monitor stock availability and help resolve issues that could impact production yard operations customer orders or product launches. You will work closely with Operations Logistics Customer Service Finance the Yard and vendors to communicate delays address shortages clarify priorities and make sure materials arrive where they are needed when they are needed.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys staying organized following up solving problems and working with many departments to keep things moving. The ideal candidate has experience in purchasing procurement supply chain inventory management manufacturing distribution or another operational environment along with strong attention to detail good communication skills and comfort working with ERP systems and Excel.

Operational Purchasing

• Analyze and process purchase orders generated by the ERP system or requested by operations.
• Follow up with vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials to Techo-Bloc sites.
• Communicate delays shortages supply risks or delivery changes to the appropriate internal stakeholders.
• Support urgent operational needs while maintaining proper purchasing controls and documentation.
• Work with suppliers to resolve order confirmations pricing discrepancies backorders lead time concerns and delivery issues.

Strategic Buying & Supplier Management

• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships for assigned categories and locations.
• Participate in supplier evaluations cost reviews and sourcing discussions for new or existing materials.
• Support negotiation activities by analyzing pricing landed cost quality service level and delivery performance.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs improve service optimize inventory and strengthen supplier performance.
• Act as an advisory partner to internal stakeholders on procurement-related files and projects within the assigned scope.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Coordinate with Yard teams on capacity packaging labeling dimensions storage constraints and handling requirements.
• Collaborate with Logistics to define the best supply lane delivery plan and stocking approach from supplier to Techo-Bloc sites.
• Work with Customer Service and Distribution to communicate launch timelines product availability stocking sites and delivery ETAs.
• Partner with Finance Accounts Payable and stakeholders to validate landed cost transport margin impact invoice discrepancies and vendor billing concerns.
• Ensure project timelines assignments risks and dependencies are clearly communicated and followed through.

Reporting Process Improvement & Tools

• Maintain accurate purchasing data vendor information documentation and follow-up notes.
• Identify recurring issues and recommend practical solutions to improve operational execution and cross-functional alignment.

Qualifications :

• 5 years of experience in purchasing procurement supply chain distribution manufacturing or a related operational environment.
• Experience with an ERP system such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 Microsoft AX SAP or similar is considered an asset.
• Strong understanding of purchasing processes supplier follow-up inventory availability and operational priorities.
• Ability to analyze cost lead time delivery performance and supplier information to support business decisions.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Bilingual English / French required (English is required to serve our customers and suppliers based in the USA & outside QC). 
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office tools especially Excel.

Key Competencies 

• Strategic mindset combined with strong operational execution. 
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment. 
• Organized autonomous detail-oriented and able to manage multiple files at the same time.
• Collaborative approach with strong problem-solving skills. 
• Comfortable communicating with internal stakeholders vendors and cross-functional departments. Resourceful results-driven and focused on continuous improvement.

Additional Information :

Why Join Techo-Bloc

Collaborative Culture

• Human-centered silo-free environment that values teamwork and creativity
• Techo-Bloc offers its valued associates a competitive salary paid time off and a comprehensive benefits package. Here are a few of our perks:
• Weekly Pay
• Medical / Dental / Vision
• 401(k) Company Match
• Life Insurance STD LTD
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee product discounts
• Training & Development opportunities

Intrigued Come grow with us. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time