Company Description

American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a family-owned company and recognized global leader in the metal recycling industry with more than 125 sites and 4000 employees worldwide. We have continued to prosper for the last eight decades thanks to the dedication of our employees and the ongoing trust and support of our customers.

Become part of team AIM, a growing team with an entrepreneurial spirit who has over the years evolved into a successful and multifaceted company with business divisions that include metal recycling, decommissioning and demolition, auto-parts sales and recycling, manufacturing of solder assemblies, construction waste recycling, and production of customized industrial and mining products.

We take pride in doing good things for the environment to help create a greener, more sustainable future for all.

It’s simple; we do it right. We AIM for excellence.

Job Description

The incumbent reports to the Supervisor of Buyers in the Quebec, Maritime and Northeastern American regions and is responsible for performing various tasks related to purchasing for the entire company.

Ensure that the procurement process is followed and applied;Proceed to the search for new sources of supply in order to reduce costs;Responsible for negotiating purchasing conditions;Prepare cost analysis reports;Follow up on vendor evaluation;Ensure good communication with other departments;Issuance and follow-up of purchase orders;Manage and prioritize orders placed with suppliers;Follow up on open orders and follow up with suppliers;Maintain relationships with existing suppliers;Analyze and consolidate needs in the division;Implementation of procedures and performance indicators.Follow up with the accounts payable department on the payment of invoicesAll other related tasks

QualificationsPossess a DEC;Have at least 5 years of experience in a purchasing department within a manufacturing company;Fluency in spoken and written French and English;Be concerned with overall quality;Ability to work under pressure;Be autonomous and resourceful;Knowledge of ERP systems (An asset).The position is based in Laval, but requires weekly travel to the Montreal officeKnowledge of mobile equipment/heavy vehicle an asset

Additional Information

What we offer!

Competitive salary + other perksGroup insurance & RRSP programCompany-wide events throughout the year (BBQ, Holiday party etc.) Free gym on siteTwo cafeterias on site (subsidized meal program available)Dynamic & rewarding work environment- work on high-impact, meaningful projects while also having fun!