Procurement Specialist

London, ON, Canada

Full-time

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Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 19, 2026
Experience: Minimum 3-5 years relevant experience
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 20, 2026

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Description

KEY JOB ELEMENTS:

Lead bid and proposal activities including negotiating scope of work, Terms and Conditions, cost and schedule for best value award
Develop and present (Procurement Strategy Review Board) / (Procurement Approval Review Board) and associated awards of subcontract or purchase order
Support execution of the work including risk mitigation, issue resolution, payment plan management, delivery performance, review and approval of deliverables, cost to budget, and change management
Track commodity trends, understand the market and industry, and research/explore new technology and/or capabilities
Responsible for supplier development with respect to issue resolution, supplier relationship management, and the Intensive Management Process
Forecast material sales and manage supplier activity to achieve the forecast
Participate in design IPTs for new variant releases or new program launches
Provide mentorship and coaching to other Buyers and team members

Required Qualifications

University degree or college diploma in business or supply chain related discipline
Minimum 3-5 years relevant experience
Proficient in MS Office applications
Excellent problem solving and decision making skills
Creative and innovative thinker
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong negotiating skills and the ability to influence others
Ability to travel (10% Cdn) and (10% US/Int’l) and possess / able to acquire and maintain a valid passport

Preferred Qualifications

Previous Supply Chain Management experience
Technical aptitude
Financial aptitude

Physical Conditions And Hazards

Physical Environment: Office
Hazards: NA

Physical Demands Description

Usual mobility demands required are standing, walking, sitting, and stair climbing to access upper offices.

Equipment Utilized

Computer
Phone
Mobile device

Medical Surveillance

May include: Anthropometrical Size Restrictions depending on task

Personal Protective Equipment

Applicable when interacting with shop floor (safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection. extraction coveralls)

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Responsibilities

Lead procurement bids and proposals, negotiate commercial terms, and develop and present procurement reviews and award recommendations. Support contract execution, supplier performance and development, forecasting, market research, design team participation, and coaching of other buyers.

Requirements

Requires a university degree or college diploma in business or a supply chain-related discipline and 3–5 years of relevant experience. Candidates should have strong problem-solving, communication, negotiation, decision-making, and influencing skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the ability to travel and maintain a valid passport.

Skills

Bid And Proposal Management
Negotiation
Procurement Strategy
Subcontract And Purchase Order Management
Risk Mitigation
Issue Resolution
Payment Plan Management
Delivery Performance Management
Cost Management
Change Management
Market Research
Supplier Development
Forecasting
Mentorship And Coaching
Microsoft Office

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Keywords

Procurement
Supply Chain
Bid Management
Proposal Management
Scope Of Work
Terms And Conditions
Best Value Award
Subcontracts
Purchase Orders
Risk Mitigation
Payment Plans
Delivery Performance
Cost Management
Change Management
Commodity Trends
Market Research
Supplier Development
Intensive Management Process
Forecasting
Design IPTs
Microsoft Office
Negotiation

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