Indirect Buyer

REQUIREMENTS

Strong and proven negotiation skills
Degree in business, engineering, or supply chain management
1–3 years of experience in strategic sourcing or category management
Proven track record in direct and indirect material negotiations
Knowledge of commodity and cost drivers
Experience working with international suppliers and multi-site operations
Strong English skills; additional languages are a plus
Familiar with SAP or similar ERP systems
Confident communicator and relationship builder in various cultures
Willingness to travel for supplier visits or project coordination
Knowledge of source-to-pay

TASKS

Single face to key suppliers in negotiation commercial terms across locations
Develop and implement sourcing strategies for key material and non-material categories
Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and contracting processes
Align closely with engineering, logistics, and production on part/business needs
Conduct market analysis to identify new sources and manage risk exposure
Monitor market cost changes and initiate cost reduction initiatives
Support make-or-buy and total cost of ownership evaluations
Manage supplier escalations and resolve delivery or quality issues
Represent procurement in cross-functional project or product teams
Handover to material planning based on defined milestone
Support capacity management if requested

Roles (Authorizations)

Authority to define and implement sourcing strategies for assigned direct and indirect material categories
Commercial decision-making power in supplier selection, price negotiations, and contract finalization (within defined conditions)
Escalation authority in case of supplier non-performance or critical delivery failures
Approval of cost targets and sourcing plans within defined thresholds
Authority to initiate and lead cross-functional sourcing teams (e.g., with engineering, logistics)
Sign-off rights for long-term supply agreements and framework contracts (within mandate)¹
Influence over product cost structures through design-to-cost initiatives
Autonomy to develop supplier panel and nominate preferred vendors
Authority to represent procurement in project steering committees and technical reviews

RESPONSIBILITIES

Own the sourcing strategy and supplier panel for assigned categories
Achieve proactive and reactive cost, quality, and delivery performance targets
Ensure early supplier involvement in product development projects
Drive supplier negotiations in alignment with commercial targets
Support regional Supplier Lifecycle Coordinator with strategic guidance
Maintain supplier relationship management and lead business reviews
Identify and manage supply risks and ensure continuity of supply
Report sourcing status, KPIs, and risks to management regularly
Align purchasing strategy with product lifecycle, volume planning, and sustainability goals
Support Category Lead in strategy development
Support capacity management if requested
ACKNOWLEDGING THE POWER OF DIVERSITY

BRP is dedicated to nurturing a culture that invites, connects, and propels the ambitions of people of all backgrounds, profiles, beliefs, and experiences. Ultimately, the diversity and uniqueness of our people fuel our ingenuity and set the course for the path ahead!

For this reason, we value diversity and we strive to always push each other forward to build an inclusive workplace where every employee feels like they belong, where they can grow and find meaning.

WELCOME TO BRP

We’re a world leader in recreational vehicles and boats, creating innovative ways to move on snow, water, asphalt, dirt, and even in the air. Headquartered in the Canadian town of Valcourt, Quebec, our company is rooted in a spirit of ingenuity and intense customer focus. Today, we operate manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Finland, Australia, and Austria, with a workforce made up of close to 17,000 spirited people, all driven by the deeply held belief that at work, as with life itself, it’s not about the destination; It’s about the journey.

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