Buyer
goMaterialsLandscape Materials company
Montreal, CanadaMid
I2BF Global Ventures
Good News Ventures
Operations & Strategy
About the role
TL;DR
Execute and manage the full procurement cycle, negotiating terms and resolving issues.
- •GoMaterials is one of Canada's fastest-growing companies, recognized by Deloitte, the Globe & Mail, and the Lazaridis Scaleup Program.
- •We’re revolutionizing how landscape contractors source plant and hardscape materials through a B2B marketplace that simplifies procurement in a traditionally outdated industry.
- •Since our inception, we have helped landscapers save time, money, and stress and plant over 1.5 million plants and trees.
- •Led by a young and eager group of entrepreneurs, GoMaterials is aggressively expanding across North America.
- •We are therefore looking for amazing people to add to our team! About the role: As a Buyer, you'll own the full procurement cycle
- •from executing orders and negotiating with suppliers to spotting issues before they reach the customer.
- •You'll work independently, move fast, and bring both precision and problem-solving to everything you do.
- •What you'll do: Execute orders end-to-end with full accountability for quality, speed, fill rate, communication, and price Negotiate supplier terms and apply value engineering to maximize order profitability Catch procurement issues early, escalate with context, and follow through on resolution Manage a high-volume workload across competing priorities without dropping the ball Collaborate with your team lead and senior buyers, stepping in where the team needs you Follow established processes
- •and flag improvements when you see them What you'll bring: 2–4 years in procurement, operations, or supply chain Track record of executing POs independently with strong attention to detail Confident negotiator who builds lasting supplier relationships Calm under pressure
- •you solve first, escalate when it counts Strong prioritization skills across multiple simultaneous orders Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office Suite English fluency required Bonus points for: Startup or high-growth environment experience Diploma or degree in logistics, supply chain, business, or related field Familiarity with GSE or similar procurement platforms Exposure to value engineering or cost optimization ERP or procurement system experience Background in landscaping, horticulture, or wholesale Here’s what to expect if you’re invited to interview… 📞 Recruiter screen
- •A quick chat with our recruiter to get to know you and your experience. 🤝 Interview with our Operations Manager
- •A deeper conversation to understand your skills and how you’d fit with the team. 📋 Case study interview
- •An opportunity to showcase your problem-solving and real-world thinking. 🎯 Final interview with our Operations Director
- •A conversation with leadership to wrap up the process and discuss next steps.
Required skills
ProcurementNegotiationExcelProject Management
Nice-to-have skills
Vendor ManagementContract Management
Domain expertise
logisticsretail
Benefits & perks
Performance bonus
Tech stack
Excel