Corporate Buyer

Location: Montréal, Québec, Canada; onsite, full-time

Company

American Iron & Metal is a global metal recycling company with more than 125 locations and 4,000 employees, operating across recycling, fabrication, demolition, dismantling, and related business divisions.

What you will do

• Issue, manage, and monitor purchase orders while ensuring accurate and timely processing.
• Prioritize internal purchasing requests and coordinate production and maintenance replenishment needs.
• Identify and qualify suppliers, build supplier relationships, and follow up on delivery performance.
• Develop and monitor procurement procedures, KPIs, supplier evaluations, and approved supplier lists.
• Lead the negotiation, validation, and implementation of corporate supply agreements and cost optimization initiatives.
• Collaborate with senior management and purchasing teams in China and Mexico on strategic procurement and process standardization.

Requirements

• Diploma of College Studies in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Bilingual French and English proficiency, spoken and written, is required.
• Strong planning, organizational, communication, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, work independently, meet deadlines, and support continuous improvement.
• Ability to manage environmental procurement requirements, including Safety Data Sheets, hazardous-material packaging and labeling, and applicable import and transportation regulations.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Group insurance and a Registered Retirement Savings Plan.
• Company events throughout the year.
• On-site cafeteria with a subsidized meal program.
• Collaborative environment focused on meaningful projects and environmental sustainability.