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We light the way!

Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces and light. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting and Lighting Controls ("ABL") and Intelligent Spaces Group ("ISG"), we design, manufacture and bring to market products and services that make the world brighter, more productive and more connected. We achieve our growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management systems and location-sensitive applications.

Job Summary

Title: Buyer planner

Eureka - an Acuity Brands company, Montréal

Since 1987, Eureka, an Acuity Brands company, has been working relentlessly to enhance the environment of the end user with compelling lighting solutions. Our passion for designing and manufacturing best-in-class, distinctive, specification grade decorative luminaires enables lighting designers, designers and architects to transform their concepts into reality. Our multi-award-winning contemporary lighting products are available throughout North America. More information about Eureka is available at www.eurekalighting.com.

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Supply Chain Director, the buyer will be responsible for purchasing parts for the manufacture of architectural lighting.

What We Offer

• Be part of a dynamic team within a growing company and renowned multi-sites
• Access to parking
• Competitive compensation + Short Term incentive Plan – STIP)
• Work in a creative and evolving environment
• Benefits program

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Monitor stock levels daily, purchase parts in back order or at their re-order point
• Negotiate prices, lead times, payment discounts
• Maintain data related to items and suppliers in the ERP system
• Support the new product development team for the purchasing portion
• Place orders and follow up with suppliers as well as internal and external coordination for goods and services under their responsibility
• Actively participate to reduce costs, rationalize inventory in your portfolio

Experience (minimum Experience Required)

Requirements of the role:

• Experience in the manufacturing sector (essential)
• Good knowledge of ERP (Dynamics AX asset)
• Minimum 3 years experience with the complete Supply Chain cycle (search, cost analysis, negotiation, sample buying and quality control)
• Experience working with different parts and materials (steel, aluminum, plastic, electrical / electronic components, etc.)
• Written and verbal bilingualism (French and English) communication with suppliers outside Quebec
• Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Operations and Production Management or equivalent
• Excellent knowledge of purchasing, logistics, planning and material control functions
• Negotiation and sourcing (Asset)

Knowledge And Skills

• Sense of priorities and solution-oriented
• Ability to negotiate and solve problems
• Ability to communicate clearly

Are you a good negotiator, detail-oriented and a team worker? You might be the person we’re looking for!

Please note only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

We invite you to apply today to join us as We Light the Way to a Brilliant, Productive, and Connected World!

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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