Company Description
Techo-Bloc is a North American manufacturer and distributor with 9 production facilities and 15 distribution centers. We design and deliver hardscape products with a strong focus on quality, innovation, and operational excellence. We are a growing organization of 900+ employees built on accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Our environment is fast-paced, structured, and focused on execution. We value people who take ownership, solve problems, and contribute to making processes better every day.
Job Description
Senior Procurement Specialist is responsible for supporting both the day-to-day procurement activities and the strategic development of assigned categories, suppliers, and resale products. This role ensures timely material availability, strong supplier follow-up, cost control, and smooth collaboration between Procurement, Yard, Logistics, Customer Service, Finance/Accounts Payable, Operations, and external vendors.
The person in this role will combine strong execution with a strategic mindset: managing purchase orders and supplier communication while also leading product launches, supplier evaluations, cost reviews, process improvements, and cross-functional project implementation. As a senior member of the Procurement team, this person will also mentor junior buyers, drive category strategies, and play a key role in high-impact sourcing decisions and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Purchasing
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Analyze and process purchase orders generated by the ERP system or requested by operations.
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Follow up with vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials to Techo-Bloc sites.
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Communicate delays, shortages, supply risks, or delivery changes to the appropriate internal stakeholders.
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Support urgent operational needs while maintaining proper purchasing controls and documentation.
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Work with suppliers to resolve order confirmations, pricing discrepancies, backorders, lead time concerns, and delivery issues.
Strategic Buying & Supplier Management
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Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships for assigned categories and locations.
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Participate in supplier evaluations, cost reviews, and sourcing discussions for new or existing materials.
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Support negotiation activities by analyzing pricing, landed cost, quality, service level, and delivery performance.
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Identify opportunities to reduce costs, improve service, optimize inventory, and strengthen supplier performance.
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Act as an advisory partner to internal stakeholders on procurement-related files and projects within the assigned scope.
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Lead end-to-end sourcing events, including RFQs, RFPs, and competitive bid analyses for assigned categories.
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Mentor and support junior buyers in day-to-day purchasing activities, supplier interactions, and process adherence.
Cross-Functional Coordination & Project Management
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Coordinate with Yard, Logistics, Customer Service, Distribution, Finance, and Accounts Payable to support material availability, delivery planning, billing accuracy, and product launch readiness.
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Lead or support cross-functional procurement projects such as new product launches, supplier transitions, system implementations, and process improvements.
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Define priorities, timelines, deliverables, and ownership with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
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Track progress, communicate risks or blockers, and drive follow-up to keep initiatives moving forward.
Qualifications
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5 to 8 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, distribution, manufacturing, or a related operational environment.
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Experience with an ERP system such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, Microsoft AX, SAP, or similar is considered an asset.
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Strong understanding of purchasing processes, supplier follow-up, inventory availability, and operational priorities.
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Ability to analyze cost, lead time, delivery performance, and supplier information to support business decisions.
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Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
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Bilingualism in French and English is considered an asset.
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Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional projects, supplier negotiations, or category management initiatives.
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Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel.
Key Competencies
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Strategic mindset combined with strong operational execution.
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Strong sense of urgency and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
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Organized, autonomous, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple files at the same time.
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Collaborative approach with strong problem-solving skills.
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Comfortable communicating with internal stakeholders, vendors, and cross-functional departments.
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Resourceful, results-driven, and focused on continuous improvement.
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Leadership ability — comfortable coaching and developing junior team members.
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Sound judgment and ability to make sourcing recommendations with a long-term, strategic perspective.
Additional Information
Techo-Bloc offers a structured and supportive environment where employees can build long-term careers. We provide competitive compensation and a full range of benefits, including:
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Group insurance & RRSP with employer contribution
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24/7 telemedicine & Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Inhouse leadership development and coaching
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Training & Development Programs
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Considerable referral bonuses
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Discounts on Techo-Bloc’s products
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Outdoor terrace perfect for relaxing or enjoying your lunch in the sun
