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Acuity

Accounting services from bookkeeping to CFOs

Quality Specialist/Buyer NPI

Production Planning & Scheduling +1Updated on Nov 14
Full-timeMontreal, QC, CanadaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least three years of experience in core supply-chain functions, including strategic sourcing, cost analysis, supplier negotiation, purchasing, and quality coordination.
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
  • A strong understanding of Lean principles, including Kanban systems, standardized work, and continuous-improvement practices.
  • Hands-on experience with materials and components including steel, aluminum, plastics, and electrical or electronic parts.
  • Knowledge of purchasing, logistics, planning, and materials-management processes.
  • Ability to read technical drawings and provide suppliers with actionable feedback on conforming and nonconforming materials.
  • Practical knowledge of enterprise resource planning systems and commonly used business software.
  • Working in a permanent position in Quebec requires knowledge of French to communicate as needed with colleagues and suppliers in Quebec.
  • Another language is required to communicate with clients, partners, and colleagues predominantly located outside Quebec.

Responsibilities

  • Support new product development activities related to sourcing, purchasing, and quality coordination.
  • Build and maintain cross-functional partnerships, particularly with the Montreal design team and the Oceanside sourcing team.
  • Interpret technical drawings and communicate technical requirements and expectations to supplier partners.
  • Negotiate prices, delivery lead times, and order quantities to meet project schedules and cost targets.
  • Issue purchase orders and follow up with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery.
  • Expedite material sourcing as needed to meet engineering and design deadlines.
  • Coordinate prototype shipments to Montreal for inspection in collaboration with the design team.
  • Coordinate part transfers and material availability for production readiness reviews and pilot production in Oceanside.
  • Provide suppliers with feedback on conforming and nonconforming material quality and support corrective actions as needed.
  • Inspect items using precision tools such as calipers, micrometers, multimeters, and gauges to verify compliance with quality and safety requirements.
  • Document inspection results, maintain digital quality records, and prepare reports, including nonconforming-material documentation in Microsoft Excel.
  • Communicate inspection results, flag defect trends or anomalies, and collaborate with production and engineering teams to resolve issues.
  • Validate assemblies and configurations against technical documentation to confirm accuracy and production readiness.
  • Recommend process improvements to strengthen quality, efficiency, and inventory management.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in the electrical, lighting, or a related industrial manufacturing industry.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
  • Familiarity with Copilot or other artificial-intelligence-powered productivity tools.

About the Company

Acuity

Accounting services from bookkeeping to CFOs

Acuity provides accounting services designed for high-growth startups, offering everything from virtual bookkeeping to fractional CFOs. It combines highly certified people, proven processes, and world-class accounting technologies to manage a company’s books and financial reporting. Clients access a range of services tailored to their needs, from day-to-day bookkeeping to strategic financial guidance, all supported by standardized workflows and advanced software. This makes Acuity different from competitors by focusing specifically on startups and growth-stage businesses, delivering a full spectrum of accounting functions under one roof and emphasizing scalable processes and tech. The goal is to let startups concentrate on building their business while Acuity handles their financial operations and helps them scale efficiently.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Seed
Total funding
$1.5M
Headquarters
Atlanta, GA
Founded
2004

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