Project Buyer, Accessories Development
- Valcourt, QC, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
We are looking for a Development Buyer reporting to a Team Leader, Global Sourcing to help us develop our new products, as well as support the supply chain at an operations level. As part of your role, you’ll be significantly contributing to the organization's growth. You will be at the forefront of expanding BRP's product line through your knowledge of the supply chain and the development of business partnerships with our suppliers; you will also be responsible for commercial management and negotiation of the organization's best interests with the supplier network for production components.
You'll Have The Opportunity To
BRP is dedicated to nurturing a culture that invites, connects, and propels the ambitions of people of all backgrounds, profiles, beliefs and experiences. Ultimately, the diversity and uniqueness of our people fuel our ingenuity and set the course for the path ahead!
For this reason, we value diversity and we strive to always push each other forward to build an inclusive workplace where every employee feels like they belong, where they can grow and find meaning.
AT BRP, WHEN WE TALK ABOUT BENEFITS, WE GO ALL IN.
Let’s start with a strong foundation - You want it, we have it:
We’re a world leader in recreational vehicles and boats, creating innovative ways to move on snow, water, asphalt, dirt and even in the air. Headquartered in the Canadian town of Valcourt, Quebec, our company is rooted in a spirit of ingenuity and intense customer focus. Today, we operate manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Finland, Australia and Austria, with a workforce made up of close to 17,000 spirited people, all driven by the deeply held belief that at work, as with life itself, it’s not about the destination; It’s about the journey.
You'll Have The Opportunity To
- Be a stakeholder in the development process of new components in collaboration with engineering, the quality department and strategic suppliers.
- Negotiate and respect various agreements with suppliers (in terms of delivery times, cost structure, fluctuations in raw materials, exchange rates, etc.).
- Manage your parts portfolio budget and regularly update cost prices.
- Apply purchasing strategies by category for each of BRP's new product platforms by managing supplier selections.
- Be the organization's primary point of contact with the supplier for all commercial issues while maintaining a healthy supplier relationship.
- Relevant experience or training in procurement, administration/engineering or other related fields.
- Experience in sourcing through category management or convenience;
- Bilingualism is essential, both spoken and written, as the person in this role will be representing BRP to international suppliers (French/English). Fluency in Spanish would be an asset.
- Good work organization, priority management and project management.
- Very good analytical and negotiating skills.
- Excellent communication and the ability to work in a team.
- Interest in BRP products, various manufacturing processes and lean manufacturing.
BRP is dedicated to nurturing a culture that invites, connects, and propels the ambitions of people of all backgrounds, profiles, beliefs and experiences. Ultimately, the diversity and uniqueness of our people fuel our ingenuity and set the course for the path ahead!
For this reason, we value diversity and we strive to always push each other forward to build an inclusive workplace where every employee feels like they belong, where they can grow and find meaning.
AT BRP, WHEN WE TALK ABOUT BENEFITS, WE GO ALL IN.
Let’s start with a strong foundation - You want it, we have it:
- Annual bonus based on the company’s financial results
- Generous paid time away
- Pension plan
- Collective saving opportunities
- Industry leading healthcare fully paid by BRP
- Flexible work schedule
- A summer schedule that varies by department and location
- Holiday season shutdown
- Educational resources
- Discount on BRP products
We’re a world leader in recreational vehicles and boats, creating innovative ways to move on snow, water, asphalt, dirt and even in the air. Headquartered in the Canadian town of Valcourt, Quebec, our company is rooted in a spirit of ingenuity and intense customer focus. Today, we operate manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Finland, Australia and Austria, with a workforce made up of close to 17,000 spirited people, all driven by the deeply held belief that at work, as with life itself, it’s not about the destination; It’s about the journey.
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Responsibilities
Develop new components with engineering, quality teams, and strategic suppliers while managing supplier selection and category purchasing strategies for new product platforms. Negotiate supplier agreements, manage portfolio budgets and cost updates, and serve as the primary contact for commercial matters.
Requirements
Relevant procurement, administration, engineering, or related experience or training is sought, along with sourcing experience through category management or similar approaches. The role requires spoken and written French and English, strong organization, prioritization, project management, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills, plus an interest in BRP products and manufacturing processes; Spanish is an asset.
Skills
- Procurement
- Sourcing
- Category Management
- Supplier Selection
- Commercial Negotiation
- Cost Management
- Budget Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Project Management
- Analytical Skills
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Priority Management
- Bilingual Communication
- Lean Manufacturing
Benefits
- Annual Bonus
- Paid Time Off
- Pension Plan
- Collective Savings Opportunities
- Healthcare Coverage
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Summer Schedule
- Holiday Season Shutdown
- Educational Resources
- Discounts on BRP Products
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Manufacturing
- Logistics
- Management & Leadership
- Engineering
Keywords
- Procurement
- Development Buying
- Global Sourcing
- Supply Chain
- Supplier Partnerships
- Production Components
- Component Development
- Supplier Agreements
- Delivery Times
- Cost Structure
- Raw Material Fluctuations
- Exchange Rates
- Portfolio Budget
- Cost Pricing
- Purchasing Strategies
- Category Management
- Supplier Selection
- Commercial Management
- Engineering
- Quality
- Project Management
- Lean Manufacturing
- Manufacturing Processes
- French
- English
- Spanish