{"id":26066,"date":"2026-08-26T15:10:33","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T15:10:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bilingualsource.com\/jobs\/bilingual-purchasing-associate-16142\/"},"modified":"2026-08-26T15:10:33","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T15:10:33","slug":"bilingual-purchasing-associate-16142","status":"publish","type":"matador-job-listings","link":"https:\/\/bilingualsource.com\/fr\/jobs\/bilingual-purchasing-associate-16142\/","title":{"rendered":"Bilingual Purchasing Associate"},"content":{"rendered":" <ul class=\"matador-job-meta matador-job-meta-job-26066 matador-job-meta-default\"> <li class=\"matador-job-meta-field matador-job-field-job_general_location matador-job-field-value-toronto-on\"> <span class=\"matador-job-meta-label\">Lieu:<\/span> <span class=\"matador-job-meta-value\">Toronto, ON<\/span> <\/li> <li class=\"matador-job-meta-field matador-job-field-employmentType matador-job-field-value-permanent\"> <span class=\"matador-job-meta-label\">Type :<\/span> <span class=\"matador-job-meta-value\">Permanent<\/span> <\/li> <li class=\"matador-job-meta-field matador-job-field-bullhorn_job_id matador-job-field-value-16142\"> <span class=\"matador-job-meta-label\">Travail<\/span> <span class=\"matador-job-meta-value\">#16142<\/span> <\/li> <li class=\"matador-job-meta-field matador-job-field-salary_string matador-job-field-value-75-000-85-000\"> <span class=\"matador-job-meta-label\">Salaires:<\/span> <span class=\"matador-job-meta-value\">75\u00a0000\u00a0$ - 85\u00a0000\u00a0$<\/span> <\/li> <\/ul> <h1>Bilingual Purchaser (French Required)<\/h1> <h2>Introduction<\/h2> <p>Are you a fully bilingual English and French purchasing professional looking to grow your career in a hands-on construction environment?<\/p> <p>Our client is seeking a <strong>Bilingual Purchaser (French Required)<\/strong> to join an expanding purchasing team. This is a newly created position that offers the opportunity to take ownership of French-language purchasing relationships while gaining broad exposure to procurement, supplier negotiations, logistics, construction operations, and active project coordination.<\/p> <p>This is a full-time, 100% in-office opportunity in <strong>Etobicoke, Ontario<\/strong>, with a salary range of <strong>$85,000 to $100,000 per year<\/strong>, depending on experience. The typical schedule is approximately <strong>6:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday<\/strong>, with some flexibility around start and end times.<\/p> <p>For someone who wants to develop beyond routine purchase order processing, this position offers meaningful responsibility, training, exposure to multiple areas of the business, and longer-term opportunities for professional and financial growth.<\/p> <h2>What You\u2019ll Do<\/h2> <p>You will play an important role in keeping construction projects moving by ensuring materials, equipment, suppliers, deliveries, and purchasing requirements are coordinated effectively.<\/p> <p>This is a fast-paced, hands-on role where priorities can change quickly. You will work closely with suppliers, field teams, operations personnel, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders. Your French-language skills will be especially valuable in supporting purchasing communication and coordination with French-speaking contacts.<\/p> <p>You will have the opportunity to build expertise across purchasing, supplier management, logistics, project coordination, and construction operations rather than being limited to transactional purchasing activities.<\/p> <h2>Responsibilities<\/h2> <ul> <li> <p>Purchase and secure construction materials for active job sites and warehouse requirements.<\/p> <li> <p>Prepare purchase orders and coordinate material requirements.<\/p> <li> <p>Negotiate supplier pricing and purchasing terms.<\/p> <li> <p>Schedule drivers and coordinate material and equipment deliveries.<\/p> <li> <p>Review and reconcile invoices, confirming pricing and quantities before approval.<\/p> <li> <p>Work closely with Superintendents to respond to changing material requirements.<\/p> <li> <p>Coordinate shipments, loading, equipment, and delivery schedules with operations teams.<\/p> <li> <p>Communicate professionally with suppliers, subcontractors, consultants, building representatives, and other project stakeholders.<\/p> <li> <p>Respond effectively to urgent job-site requirements and unforeseen issues.<\/p> <li> <p>Coordinate subcontractors and specialty service providers when required.<\/p> <li> <p>Prepare and track project documentation, including inspection reports, deficiency reports, and change orders.<\/p> <li> <p>Maintain accurate information within internal operating systems.<\/p> <li> <p>Support project setup, mobilization, production, and demobilization activities.<\/p> <li> <p>Ensure required crew-hour information is entered accurately for payroll purposes.<\/p> <li> <p>Participate in company training and ongoing development opportunities.<\/p> <\/ul> <h2>Qualifications<\/h2> <ul> <li> <p><strong>Fluent English and French communication skills are required<\/strong>, including speaking, reading, and writing.<\/p> <li> <p>Approximately <strong>3 to 4 years of purchasing or procurement experience<\/strong>, ideally within construction, building materials, contracting, or a related environment.<\/p> <li> <p>Knowledge of construction or roofing materials is an asset.<\/p> <li> <p>High school diploma required, with post-secondary education considered an asset.<\/p> <li> <p>Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.<\/p> <li> <p>Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.<\/p> <li> <p>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.<\/p> <li> <p>Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment.<\/p> <li> <p>Adaptable and comfortable responding when priorities or project requirements change.<\/p> <li> <p>Able to work effectively both independently and collaboratively.<\/p> <li> <p>Proactive, dependable, professional, and comfortable taking initiative.<\/p> <li> <p>High level of integrity and consistent attendance.<\/p> <\/ul> <h2>Benefits<\/h2> <p>This opportunity offers:<\/p> <ul> <li> <p><strong>Competitive salary of $85,000 to $100,000 per year<\/strong>, based on experience.<\/p> <li> <p>Discretionary bonus opportunity.<\/p> <li> <p>Annual performance reviews with the potential for financial progression based on individual and company performance.<\/p> <li> <p>Training and professional development opportunities.<\/p> <li> <p>Broad exposure to purchasing, supplier negotiation, logistics, construction operations, and project coordination.<\/p> <li> <p>The opportunity to become a key French-speaking resource within the purchasing function.<\/p> <li> <p>Long-term internal career growth potential within an established organization.<\/p> <li> <p>A growing team environment where strong performers can expand their responsibilities over time.<\/p> <\/ul> <p>Specific vacation entitlement and the details of any additional benefits have not yet been confirmed.<\/p> <h2>Why Work with Us<\/h2> <p>This is an opportunity to join our client at a time of expansion and step into a position created specifically to support that growth. Rather than inheriting a narrowly defined purchasing role, you will have the chance to develop a broad understanding of how procurement connects with suppliers, logistics, field operations, subcontractors, and active construction projects.<\/p> <p>For an ambitious bilingual purchasing professional, the position provides room to build expertise, develop valuable industry relationships, take on meaningful ownership, and position yourself for longer-term advancement. You will be joining a growing purchasing function while becoming an important French-speaking resource for the organization.<\/p> <p><strong>Vacancy status:<\/strong> This is a newly created, existing vacancy with immediate availability.<\/p> <p>Disclosure: \u00ab\u00a0Bilingual Source uses artificial intelligence (AI) technology to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position. This technology helps us match your unique language skills and professional experience with the specific needs of our clients. Final hiring and interview decisions continue to be made by our human recruitment experts.\u00a0\u00bb<\/p> <p>Vacancy: This is an existing vacancy with immediate availability. Our client is currently seeking Bilingual Purchaser (French Required).<\/p> <nav class=\"matador-job-navigation\"> <ul> <li> <a href=\"https:\/\/bilingualsource.com\/fr\/jobs\/bilingual-purchasing-associate-16142\/\" rel=\"button\" class=\"matador-button\" title=\"Appliquer maintenant\">Appliquer maintenant<\/a> <\/li> <\/ul> <\/nav> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lieu: Toronto, ON Type : Permanent Travail #16142 Salaires: 75\u00a0000\u00a0$ &#8211; 85\u00a0000\u00a0$ Bilingual Purchaser (French Required) Introduction Are you a fully bilingual English and French purchasing professional looking to grow your career in a hands-on construction environment? Our client is seeking a Bilingual Purchaser (French Required) to join an expanding purchasing team. 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