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About the job
- At least one year of experience in a procurement or purchasing clerk role.
- Knowledge of production and maintenance parts.
- Bilingual spoken and written ability in French and English; English proficiency is required to support English-speaking clients and colleagues in the role.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Computer literacy; familiarity with Guide TI and the Microsoft Dynamics AX enterprise resource planning system is an asset.
- Strong urgency, planning, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and take responsibility.
- Professional rigor, attention to detail, and an action- and solution-oriented approach focused on results.
- Ability to work with tight deadlines and manage stress, with logical and analytical thinking.
- Respond to maintenance and production requests.
- Replenish products according to target inventory levels and ensure optimal order quantities.
- Negotiate the best prices and purchasing terms and conditions with suppliers, including return or exchange conditions for nonconforming merchandise.
- Place orders.
- Track outstanding orders and notify the responsible people of changes when required.
- Follow up on backorders.
- Follow up on and resolve supplier invoices that do not conform to purchase orders.
- Collect and/or enter data to support the purchasing department.
- Enter data corrections and/or modifications needed to ensure effective use of the computer system.
- Keep purchasing-related inventories up to date.
- Keep supplier records up to date.
- Ensure compliance with applicable policies and processes.
- Familiarity with Guide TI and the Microsoft Dynamics AX enterprise resource planning system.
About the company
Sanimax collects organic waste from agri-food by-products, such as used cooking oil, meat by-products, and on-farm deadstock, from over 25,000 clients across the Americas. Through rendering, it converts these materials into industrial ingredients used in animal nutrition and agriculture. The company operates its own logistics network to create a stable supply chain and uses sustainability measures like biofiltration to reduce environmental impact. Sanimax differentiates itself by being family-owned with a large, nationwide collection footprint and by repurposing waste at scale to support a circular economy. Its goal is to turn millions of tons of by-products that would otherwise go to landfills into useful resources, helping reduce waste and promote greener manufacturing in the agri-food sector.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Montreal, Canada
Founded
1939
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Sanimax invested in Entosystem on October 2, 2024, broadening insect-protein exposure.
- On January 15, 2026, Guillaume Dubois became Canada country manager, strengthening execution.
- Sanimax committed $10 million to Lévis in 2025, signaling continued capex despite pressure.
What critics are saying
- Montreal courts backed odor violations; citizen complaints still define the company’s reputation.
- The RDP-PAT retrofit needs an air system by December 2025 and water plant by July 2027.
- A forced shutdown in Montreal would cripple Sanimax’s Quebec operations and customer relationships.
What makes Sanimax unique
- Sanimax turns agri-food waste into industrial ingredients across the Americas.
- Its rendering network serves 25,000 clients and anchors circular-economy supply chains.
- Decades of family ownership since 1939 keep decisions tightly centralized.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Gym Membership
- Wellness Program
- Flexible Work Hours
- Hybrid Work Options