Industrial Project Buyer – Temporary Replacement - North Shore

Location: Sainte-Thérèse-de-Blainville South

Industrial Project Buyer - Temporary Replacement - North Shore   Introduction   I’m Frédérique Tahon, Recruitment Director at FED Supply, specializing in recruitment for purchasing, logistics, and supply chain roles.

I’m currently hiring an Industrial Project Buyer for a company operating in the heavy industrial manufacturing sector, specialized in engineered-to-order systems.

This is an urgent temporary replacement, with strong potential for permanent conversion after approximately six months.
Mission   Reporting to the Purchasing Director, you will play a key role in managing critical project-based procurement in an engineered-to-order environment with significant subcontracting.

You will be accountable for cost, lead time, and supplier risk performance throughout the lifecycle of complex industrial projects.

Key responsibilities include:

Participating in early-stage Make or Buy decisions

Sourcing and qualifying suppliers and subcontractors

Managing RFQs and placing orders for major components

Negotiating pricing, payment terms, contractual clauses, and delivery conditions

Managing orders from issuance through invoicing

Ensuring contractual compliance and supplier performance

Coordinating external manufacturing activities

Maintaining procurement data within the ERP system

Generating and analyzing reports using Power BI

Identifying cost-reduction opportunities

Proactively managing supplier risks

Handling disputes and claims

Occasional international travel

Your profile   We are looking for a buyer experienced in technical industrial procurement within project-driven environments.

Qualifications:

Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial purchasing or project procurement

Experience in engineered-to-order environments

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings

Strong knowledge of steel, mechanical parts, and electromechanical equipment

Experience managing subcontracted manufacturing

ERP system proficiency (required)

Power BI knowledge (asset)

Strong negotiation and contract analysis skills

Ability to handle urgent priorities and complex project timelines

Fluent French and English required

Willingness to undergo background checks

North Shore proximity is considered an asset.

Working Conditions

Immediate temporary mandate with permanent conversion option (~1,040 hours)

Market permanent salary range: $70,000-$90,000

Flexible schedule

Hybrid work model (up to 50% remote)

Large-scale engineered industrial projects

Conclusion

If you have strong experience in engineered industrial purchasing and enjoy managing complex technical projects, this opportunity offers immediate impact within a structured heavy manufacturing environment.

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