IT Indirect Buyer

CAE

Montreal

Offre publiée le 2025-05-25

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About This Role

Key Responsibilities Procurement Execution

Execute end-to-end procurement of IT goods and services in compliance with company policy and category strategies.
Review and validate purchase requisitions, ensuring completeness and alignment with approved buying channels.
Create and manage purchase orders (POs) and ensure timely follow-up on delivery, changes, and invoicing issues.

Stakeholder & Supplier Collaboration

Act as a key liaison between internal stakeholders (e.g., IT, Finance, Legal) and external suppliers to facilitate smooth procurement activities.

Support end-users with procurement guidance, catalog use, and self-service tools; escalate and resolve issues where needed.

Partner with the Strategic Sourcing team on low-complexity scopes of work and tactical negotiations.

Process Optimization

Identify and recommend process improvements and automation opportunities to enhance procurement efficiency.

Monitor and ensure compliance with preferred supplier usage, category strategies, and No-PO No-Pay policy.

Reporting & Analytics

Maintain procurement records and provide visibility into order status, spend, and supplier performance.

Support KPI tracking and reporting activities related to IT procurement.

Key Competencies

Customer Experience Focus : Strong interpersonal skills with a service-oriented mindset. Builds trust and delivers timely support.

Collaboration : Works cross-functionally with multiple teams and adapts to diverse stakeholder needs.

Self-Directed Execution : Manages priorities independently, follows through on tasks, and proactively communicates.

Procurement Expertise : Strong understanding of purchasing policies, contract terms, and IT-specific sourcing nuances.

Tech Savvy : Comfortable working with ERP and procurement tools (Oracle, Ariba), and familiar with IT terminology and vendor landscape.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or a related field.

3–5 years of experience in operational buying or procurement, preferably with exposure to IT categories.

Proficiency in procurement systems and tools (Oracle, Ariba) and Microsoft Office Suite.

Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Bilingual (French and English) is strongly preferred.

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Position Type

Regular

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender indentity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by local laws.

If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the job posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process. If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [email protected]

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