Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

Recognized for its expertise in electronic design and manufacturing,
SynapseÉlectronique offers an innovative environment where collaboration and operational excellence are at the heart of everything we do. Located in Shawinigan, the company benefits from an exceptional quality of life in the Mauricie region, combining proximity to nature with an affordable cost of living. Working at Synapse means growing in a people-focused, dynamic, and rapidly expanding environment.

Being a Buyer with us means playing a key role in strategic procurement decisions, optimizing cost, quality, and delivery to support our manufacturing operations. Reporting to the Director of Procurement and Logistics, you will actively contribute to the evaluation of raw material costs and the development of efficient sourcing strategies, collaborating closely with engineering, sales, and purchasing teams.

On a daily basis, you will:

• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and terms with suppliers to ensure competitive proposals
• Analyze total cost and prioritize quotations based on constraints and objectives
• Coordinate information across departments and oversee project launches through to first production
• Propose and implement alternative sourcing strategies
• Optimize the supplier base (evaluation, risk analysis, and performance tracking)
• Negotiate contracts, price adjustments, logistics and quality clauses, as well as safety stock levels
• Develop and maintain strong, long-term supplier relationships
• Identify, qualify, and onboard new suppliers
• Perform analyses, produce reports, and track performance indicators
• Maintain ERP system accuracy and ensure data integrity (key-user role)
• Participate in continuous improvement and automation initiatives
• Support the procurement team in various operational activities