Technical Buyer & Rental Specialist - Events & Shows
- Montreal, QC, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- 3+ years of experience in technical purchasing, sourcing, or equipment rental (live events, entertainment, TV/film, high-tech, or manufacturing).
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
About PixMob
PixMob creates magical experiences for live events around the world ✨. You might have seen 60,000 fans light up at the Super Bowl or at a Coldplay concert. Our mission? To spark joy and unforgettable memories for every fan.
We work with international artists, event organizers, sports teams, and brands to make every event extra special. At PixMob, innovation and design are in our DNA. From rapid prototyping to mass manufacturing, we craft cutting-edge wireless tech right at our Montreal HQ. And we care about the planet 🌱 - we fight single-use plastics and use recycled or compostable materials wherever we can.
We’re looking for a Technical Buyer & Rental Specialist
Role Summary
As a Technical Buyer & Rental Specialist (internal title: Technical Purchasing, Rental & Inventory Manager), you will be the operational backbone responsible for equipment procurement and technical rental management for both our workshop operations and international live events.
Main Responsibilities
Procurement & Technical Equipment Rental
You’ll need to be fluent in English (written & spoken), as day-to-day work involves international partners across the US, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and more. French fluency is also required for local internal collaboration.
Inclusivity is at the heart of our culture 💜. We welcome and value candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Our job posting uses simplified grammar to make it easier to read across languages and is not intended to exclude or favor any gender.
Join us to help build a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected and empowered ✨.
Thanks for your interest in PixMob and this role! Only selected candidates will be contacted.
PixMob creates magical experiences for live events around the world ✨. You might have seen 60,000 fans light up at the Super Bowl or at a Coldplay concert. Our mission? To spark joy and unforgettable memories for every fan.
We work with international artists, event organizers, sports teams, and brands to make every event extra special. At PixMob, innovation and design are in our DNA. From rapid prototyping to mass manufacturing, we craft cutting-edge wireless tech right at our Montreal HQ. And we care about the planet 🌱 - we fight single-use plastics and use recycled or compostable materials wherever we can.
We’re looking for a Technical Buyer & Rental Specialist
Role Summary
As a Technical Buyer & Rental Specialist (internal title: Technical Purchasing, Rental & Inventory Manager), you will be the operational backbone responsible for equipment procurement and technical rental management for both our workshop operations and international live events.
Main Responsibilities
Procurement & Technical Equipment Rental
- Manage equipment purchasing required for workshop and technical department operations.
- Lead technical equipment rentals for live events, negotiating agreements and pricing structures with various suppliers.
- Support specific purchasing requests for event production projects while strictly respecting budgets and deadlines.
- Conduct sourcing, evaluation, and negotiation with local and international suppliers based on event locations and equipment needs.
- Build and nurture a global supplier network.
- Demonstrate high responsiveness to source express supply solutions during field emergencies or last-minute changes.
- Secure the best terms for pricing, delivery timelines, and payment terms with suppliers.
- Actively contribute to anticipating and planning short-, medium-, and long-term equipment needs in collaboration with the workshop team.
- Maintain and update the technical equipment inventory management system.
- Participate in physical inventory counts, stock rationalization, and management of obsolete or damaged equipment replacement.
- Track orders and ensure on-time delivery of equipment.
- Validate the compliance of purchase orders, invoices, and customs documentation.
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration) or equivalent experience.
- 3+ years of experience in technical purchasing, sourcing, or equipment rental (live events, entertainment, TV/film, high-tech, or manufacturing).
- Proven international sourcing skills, with comfort negotiating with global suppliers (managing time zones, customs, etc.).
- Strong proficiency with inventory management / ERP software (e.g., Flex Rental Solutions, RentalWorks, Odoo, advanced Excel).
- High agility, reactivity, and strong problem-solving skills under tight deadlines.
You’ll need to be fluent in English (written & spoken), as day-to-day work involves international partners across the US, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and more. French fluency is also required for local internal collaboration.
Inclusivity is at the heart of our culture 💜. We welcome and value candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Our job posting uses simplified grammar to make it easier to read across languages and is not intended to exclude or favor any gender.
Join us to help build a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected and empowered ✨.
Thanks for your interest in PixMob and this role! Only selected candidates will be contacted.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Manage equipment procurement and technical rentals for workshop operations and international live events, including sourcing suppliers, negotiating terms, and responding to urgent equipment needs. Plan and maintain equipment inventory, track orders and deliveries, and validate purchase orders, invoices, and customs documentation.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience, plus at least three years of experience in technical purchasing, sourcing, or equipment rental. Candidates need international supplier negotiation experience, proficiency with inventory or ERP tools, strong problem-solving skills under tight deadlines, and fluency in English and French.
Skills
- Technical Purchasing
- Equipment Rental Management
- Supplier Sourcing
- Supplier Negotiation
- International Sourcing
- Inventory Management
- Equipment Planning
- Budget Management
- Logistics Coordination
- Purchase Order Validation
- Invoice Validation
- Customs Documentation
- Problem-Solving
- English Fluency
- French Fluency
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Categories
- Logistics
- Management & Leadership
- Creative & Media
- Administrative
Keywords
- Technical Purchasing
- Equipment Rental
- Procurement
- Supplier Sourcing
- International Suppliers
- Supplier Negotiation
- Live Events
- Entertainment
- Workshop Operations
- Inventory Management
- Equipment Planning
- ERP Software
- Flex Rental Solutions
- RentalWorks
- Odoo
- Advanced Excel
- Logistics
- Purchase Orders
- Invoices
- Customs Documentation
- Budget Management
- Delivery Timelines
- Payment Terms
- Stock Rationalization
- Obsolete Equipment
- Damaged Equipment
- Supply Chain
- Time Zone Coordination
- Emergency Sourcing
- Recycled Materials