Procurement Coordinator

About Techo-Bloc

Techo-Bloc is a company driven by entrepreneurial spirit and innovation, operating 9 advanced manufacturing plants and 15 distribution centers across North America with over 900 employees in more than 20 locations. The organization values quick decision-making, big-picture thinking, and empowering employees in an inclusive and performance-oriented environment.

Position Overview

The Procurement Coordinator role is essential to sustaining seamless operations by ensuring availability of materials, products, and supplier support precisely when needed. This position acts as the crucial link between purchasing, operations, inventory control, suppliers, and internal teams to avoid shortages, manage priorities, and support daily operational tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Review purchase requirements and current inventory using the ERP system and initiate or update purchase orders accordingly.
• Communicate consistently with vendors to confirm order status and ensure timely delivery to Techo-Bloc locations.
• Notify internal stakeholders promptly about delays, shortages, or supply risks that may affect production, yard operations, customer orders, or product launches.
• Support urgent procurement needs while maintaining appropriate purchase controls and documentation.
• Collaborate with suppliers to sort out order confirmations, price disputes, backorders, lead time issues, and delivery challenges.
• Build and maintain robust supplier relationships in assigned categories and regions.
• Take part in supplier evaluations, assess costs, and engage in sourcing discussions for existing or new materials.
• Assist negotiation efforts by reviewing pricing, total landed cost, quality standards, service levels, and supplier delivery performance.
• Identify and propose ways to reduce expenses, enhance service quality, optimize inventory, and improve supplier performance.
• Advise internal teams on procurement matters within the scope of responsibility.
• Coordinate with yard personnel regarding capacity constraints, packaging, labeling, dimensions, storage, and handling needs.
• Work with logistics for optimal supply routing, delivery planning, and stocking strategies to Techo-Bloc locations.
• Collaborate with Customer Service and Distribution teams to communicate product launch timelines, availability, stocking sites, and delivery estimates.
• Engage Finance and Accounts Payable teams to verify landed costs, transport margins, invoice conflicts, and vendor billing issues.
• Ensure that project timelines, responsibilities, risks, and dependencies are clearly conveyed and tracked.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date purchasing records, vendor data, documentation, and follow-up logs.
• Spot repeated operational challenges and suggest practical improvements to processes and cross-departmental cooperation.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of relevant experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, distribution, manufacturing, or similar operational roles.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, Microsoft AX, SAP, or equivalent is advantageous.
• Comprehensive understanding of purchasing workflows, supplier interactions, inventory status, and operational priorities.
• Capability to analyze costs, delivery lead times, supplier performance, and related data to support informed business decisions.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Bilingual fluency in English and French is mandatory to serve customers and suppliers primarily in the USA and outside Quebec.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel.

Core Competencies

• Combination of strategic thinking with strong hands-on operational execution.
• Ability to handle urgency and multitask efficiently in a high-paced environment.
• Organized, self-directed, detail-focused with competency in managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Collaborative mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Comfortable engaging both internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Resourcefulness, results-driven attitude, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Additional Information

Why work at Techo-Bloc?

Techo-Bloc fosters a cooperative, human-centered workplace free from silos that encourages teamwork and creativity. The company offers frequent team events, brainstorming initiatives, and social activities to nurture a sense of belonging.

• Comprehensive group insurance and RRSP plans with employer contributions.
• 24/7 telemedicine support and Employee Assistance Program.
• Leadership development and coaching opportunities internally.
• Access to training and career growth programs.
• Employee discounts on Techo-Bloc products.
• Healthy snacks provided in kitchens and branded merchandise.
• Attractive referral bonuses.