Bilingual Regional Purchasing Specialist (English & French)

Dexterra Group

  • Mississauga, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 17 days ago
Company DescriptionWHO ARE WE?Dexterra Group is a fast-growing, financially strong, publicly listed company (TSX:DXT). We have a far-reaching presence across the entire continent North America with hundreds of full-time and part-time opportunities at any given time. With over 9000 employees, we aim to provide our people with more than just a job - we offer fulfilling opportunities in a culture that promotes stability, diversity and inclusion, camaraderie, employee recognition, work-life balance, and doing what you love. For over 75 years, the companies that began independently, and now form Dexterra Group, have been dedicated to serving North American clients to create and manage built environments that play a vital role in our economy and our local communities. And, that's something we're truly proud of. Work That Matters, People Who Care.Job DescriptionWhat's the Job?We're looking for a Bilingual Regional Purchasing Specialist who's passionate about making things run smoothly behind the scenes. In this role, you'll help ensure our teams have the supplies, equipment, and services they need to deliver top-notch service to our clients. You'll work closely with our operations teams and suppliers to find the best value, streamline processes, and solve problems before they become roadblocks - both in English and French.About the RoleThis role is perfect for someone who enjoys working with the team, behind the scenes to make a big impact. If you're proactive, detail-oriented, and love supporting teams to do their best work-we'd love to hear from you.Key Responsibilities
  • Understand the needs of our operations teams and help meet them.
  • Source and manage reliable, cost-effective suppliers.
  • Support safe and efficient supply chain practices.
  • Work with regional teams to find opportunities for cost savings and smarter purchasing.
  • Help roll out procurement strategies across regions.
  • Maintain supplier contracts and resolve supply issues.
  • Tackle supply issues head-on and help find long-term solutions.
  • Analyze purchasing data to find savings and improvements.
  • Bring forward ideas to improve how we do things-your input matters!
  • Support day-to-day purchasing activities and help keep things running smoothly.
  • Communicate clearly with both English and French-speaking teams.
QualificationsWho Are We Looking For?
  • Fluently Bilingual in English and French (spoken and written) at a professional level.
  • Post-secondary education in Supply Chain, Business, or equivalent.
  • 2+ years of experience in procurement or logistics or Supply Chain.
  • Experience in foodservice operations is a big plus (Culinary preferred).
  • Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
  • Great communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
  • Strong problem-solving, organization, and time management.
Also Great to Know
  • Office-based with a hybrid model (3 days in-office and 2 remote).
  • Occasional travel or extended hours may be required.
Additional InformationWHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
  • Be part of an industry that's more important than ever!
  • Career advancement opportunities.
  • Employee Referral Program!
  • We are growing!
Dexterra Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans' status, Indigenous status, or any other legally protected factors. Accommodation is available upon request at all stages of the selection process.We thank all applicants for their interest and will contact those candidates selected for interview.Note, we are not accepting candidates from recruitment agencies.#IND1

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