Acheteur(euse) / Buyer

Change the future with us.

 

We are looking for dedicated and talented people who tackle ever-changing challenges, customer needs, and questions from colleagues with clever concepts and creativity.  We embrace change and work with curious minds re-inventing the future of work.  Join us and let us focus together on what’s truly important: making lives better with new ideas and the latest technology around the world.

 

Why you’ll love working for Siemens!

 

• Freedom and a healthy work- life balance– Embrace our flexible work environment with flex hours, telecommuting and digital workspaces.
• Solve the world’s most significant problems – Be part of exciting and innovative projects.
• Engaging, challenging, and fast evolving, cutting edge technological environment.
• Opportunities to advance your career and mentorship programs on a local and global scale.
• Competitive total rewards package.
• Profit sharing available.
• Rewarding vacation entitlement with the opportunity to buy and sell your vacation depending on your lifestyle.
• Contribute to our social responsibility initiatives focused on access to education, access to technology and sustaining communities and make a positive impact on the community.
• Participate in our celebrations, social events and offsite business events.
• Opportunities to contribute your innovative ideas and get paid for them!
• Employee perks and discounts.
• Diversity and inclusivity focused.

 

Siemens is proud to be an eight-time award winner of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers 2026 and Canada’s Top Employers for Young People 2026.

 

Job description

 

We are looking for a skilled Buyer / Material Planner to join our dynamic team. The Material Planner is responsible for efficiently managing material inventories required for production while minimizing costs and maximizing operational efficiency.

 

Responsibilities

• Material Requirements Planning: Analyze production data, demand forecasts, and current inventory levels to determine future material needs.
• Inventory Management: Monitor stock levels based on MRP recommendations and coordinate orders with suppliers to ensure adequate supply while avoiding excess inventory and production disruptions.
• Purchase Requisitions: Issue purchase requisitions and communicate performance expectations to suppliers.
• Follow-ups: Work closely with suppliers to track active purchase orders, manage delays, and update the ERP system accordingly.
• Forecasting: Submit and update consumption forecasts to help suppliers understand Siemens’ evolving requirements.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with production, engineering, and logistics teams to ensure effective planning and seamless material flow.
• Supplier Management: Maintain positive supplier relationships, monitor performance, and proactively resolve issues.
• Systems Utilization: Use planning tools and software to track inventory, generate reports, and analyze data.
• Emergency Management: Respond to unexpected situations such as delivery delays, material shortages, or production plan changes by quickly adjusting plans and identifying alternative solutions.

 

What you’ll need to succeed

 

• University degree in Logistics, Business Administration, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a planning or purchasing role, preferably in a manufacturing or production environment
• Advanced English and strong French language skills
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data to make informed decisions
• Knowledge of supply chain model implementation
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems (SAP)
• Understanding of custom manufacturing processes

 

Why this role is exciting

 

This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to operational efficiency by ensuring optimal material supply. If you are an organized, analytical, and results-driven planner, we encourage you to apply.

 

Bilingualism requirement

 

The successful candidate for this position must be bilingual. Fluency in French and English (verbal and written) is required to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position for the following reason(s):

• The role requires interacting with English-speaking customers and suppliers across Canada and/or internationally;
• The role requires regular interactions with Siemens colleagues based outside of Quebec, nationally and internationally;
• The role requires using software or technology that is available only in English;
• The role requires liaising with foreign regulatory and governmental agencies based in the United States and/or Europe;

   

About us.

 

We share our ideas and champion the people behind them.

 

Siemens Canada is a leading technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, mobility and healthcare. The company’s purpose is to create technology with purpose, transforming the everyday, for everyone, since 1912 in Canada. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers customers to accelerate their digital and sustainability transformations, making factories more efficient, cities more liveable, and transportation more sustainable. A leader in industrial AI, Siemens leverages its deep domain know-how to apply AI – including generative AI – to real-world applications, making AI accessible and impactful for customers across diverse industries. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a leading global medical technology provider pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. In fiscal 2025, which ended September 30, 2025, Siemens Canada generated revenues of approx. $2.3 billion CAD. The company has approximately 4,600 employees from coast-to-coast and 38 office and production facilities across Canada.

 

To learn more about Siemens Canada, visit our website at www.siemens.ca

 

While we appreciate all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.