Procurement Specialist
- Winnipeg, MB, Canada
This is a regular, full-time position with a salary range of $63,397 - $79,246 per annum. · Full-time
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- Pay
- This is a regular, full-time position with a salary range of $63,397 - $79,246 per annum.
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- 5-10 years of relevant work experience
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Summary
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Procurement Specialist is responsible for collaborating with Procurement Managers on a multitude of Procurement projects ranging from RFXs, contract management reviews and other supply chain management initiatives.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Strategic Planning & Delivery
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Procurement Specialist is responsible for collaborating with Procurement Managers on a multitude of Procurement projects ranging from RFXs, contract management reviews and other supply chain management initiatives.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Strategic Planning & Delivery
- Engages stakeholders to understand business requirements
- Develops and recommends strategic plans for Manager review
- Implements strategic plans
- Assist in the development and recommendation of sourcing strategies that maximize value and mitigate risks to the company and its clients.
- Assist with the implementation of the sourcing strategy
- Identify cost improvement opportunities for assessment.
- Achieves improvements in operational efficiencies and cost savings as a result
- Support the execution of end-to-end competitive bid process for strategic plans
- Develops and maintains effective relationships with suppliers
- Develops, implements, amends and monitors supplier contractual agreements
- Maintains in-depth and current category knowledge as well as knowledge of strategic sourcing best practices and industry trends
- Provides category and strategic sourcing subject matter expertise
- Reviews and approves vendor set up requests and vendor information changes
- Perform Anti-Bribery and Corruption due diligence
- Reviews requests and process purchase orders
- Prepare, send and file Purchase Orders on a daily basis meeting established quality standards.
- Responsible for daily maintenance of existing Purchase Orders.
- Utilize standard templates for all strategic sourcing activity including but not limited to RFx templates, contract agreements, scopes of work, service level agreements, and letters of agreements
- Ensure adherence to Company Policies, Processes and Work Instructions
- Support Procurement team members as required
- Other duties and special projects as assigned
- 5-10 years of relevant work experience
- Knowledge of strategic sourcing requirements and practices. Maintains current knowledge
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to assist in the development and execution of supplier contract agreements
- Advanced analytical and problem solving skills
- Computer proficiency in MS Office applications. Ability to quickly learn proprietary databases
- Ability to build and manage relationships with various stakeholders
- Has working knowledge and experience in own discipline
- Continues to build knowledge of the organization, processes and customers
- Uses prescribed guidelines or policies to analyze and resolve problems
- Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction
- High degree of business ethics and accountability
- High degree of client service orientation
- Possesses a team spirit and strong collaboration
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Tenacity to overcome challenges to deliver on commitments
- Good English communication skills both verbal and written
- Facilities Management/ Property Management experience, an asset
- Partial or full completion of Supply Chain Management Professional Designation from Purchasing Management Association of Canada, or equivalent, an asset
More about this job
Responsibilities
Collaborate with Procurement Managers and stakeholders on sourcing strategies, competitive bids, contract reviews, and other procurement initiatives. Manage supplier relationships and agreements, assess cost-saving opportunities, oversee vendor qualification and purchase orders, and support compliance with company policies and processes.
Requirements
Requires 5–10 years of relevant experience, knowledge of strategic sourcing, and the ability to manage multiple projects and support supplier contract development and execution. Strong analytical, interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills are expected; facilities or property management experience and a Supply Chain Management Professional designation or equivalent are assets.
Skills
- Strategic Sourcing
- Procurement
- Contract Management
- Competitive Bidding
- Cost Improvement
- Purchase Order Administration
- Vendor Qualification
- Anti-Bribery Due Diligence
- Stakeholder Management
- Project Management
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Microsoft Office
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Business Ethics
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Logistics
- Management & Leadership
- Administrative
Keywords
- Procurement
- Strategic Sourcing
- Supply Chain Management
- RFX
- Competitive Bids
- Contract Management
- Supplier Contracts
- Sourcing Strategy
- Cost Savings
- Operational Efficiency
- Vendor Qualification
- Vendor Setup
- Anti-Bribery and Corruption Due Diligence
- Purchase Orders
- Category Knowledge
- Industry Trends
- Stakeholder Management
- Facilities Management
- Property Management
- Microsoft Office
- Supply Chain Management Professional Designation