Buyer - MRO Procurement

About the role

Agropur is hiring a Buyer in St-Hyacinthe, Quebec, reporting to the Maintenance Manager. The role goes beyond traditional purchasing: it focuses on cost optimization, inventory efficiency and continuous improvement. The Buyer develops sourcing strategies, negotiates with suppliers and implements processes that reduce costs and improve reliability, and steps in as backup for the Maintenance Supervisor when needed.

Key responsibilities

• Procure maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) parts and services so they are available on time for planned jobs.
• Develop strategic sourcing: identify alternative suppliers, reverse-engineering opportunities and local fabrication options.
• Optimize OEM versus ODM purchasing strategies to lower costs without compromising quality.
• Maintain accurate CMMS data, BOM updates and stock levels, and implement automatic reorder processes to reduce obsolete or non-moving parts.
• Consolidate inventory and standardize components to simplify stock.
• Negotiate pricing and contracts with suppliers and work with Maintenance and Reliability teams on preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Oversee storeroom operations with the Stores Clerk, covering receiving, kitting and inventory control.
• Act as backup for the Maintenance Supervisor and promote continuous improvement and safety compliance.

Required profile

• College or university degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Maintenance or a related field; equivalent education and/or experience may be considered.
• At least five years in procurement and inventory management, ideally in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

What we offer

• Salary range of $73,000 to $91,200, depending on skills, education, training and experience.
• Recognition of years of service for vacation calculation.
• Flexible group insurance plan including telemedicine, and an employee assistance program.
• Pension plan with company contributions and career development opportunities.