Procurement Specialist

HCR Permanent Search is working with a growing manufacturing organization in the Newmarket area. They are searching for a Procurement Specialist to support indirect procurement activities across multiple spend categories, including MRO, capital equipment, engineering services, facilities, supplies, IT, logistics, and professional services. This role is responsible for strategic sourcing, supplier management, procurement analytics, and end-to-end purchasing activities within a regulated manufacturing environment.

Work Setting: Onsite

Location: Newmarket area

Work Type: Permanent

Compensation: $70K to $92K

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Science, or a related field.
• 3-5+ years of procurement, supply chain, and sourcing
• Experience with indirect procurement categories such as MRO, capital equipment, facilities, supplies, IT, logistics, or professional services.
• Experience negotiating with suppliers and managing sourcing activities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis and reporting.
• Experience working with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred

• Professional certifications such as CIPS, CPSM, SCMP, or Lean Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing activities including RFQs, RFPs, supplier evaluations, and contract negotiations.
• Develop category strategies and identify opportunities for cost savings, supplier consolidation, and process improvement.
• Manage the full procurement lifecycle from requisition through purchase order execution and supplier performance management.
• Perform spend analysis, market benchmarking, and cost modeling to support data-driven procurement decisions.
• Process and maintain purchasing transactions within SAP while ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Resolve purchasing, receiving, and invoice discrepancies while supporting critical order expediting activities.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, Quality, Finance, IT, and Facilities teams to support business requirements and capital projects.
• Develop procurement reports and dashboards while driving continuous improvement initiatives across the procurement process.
• Maintain accurate procurement documentation and support supplier performance reviews and corrective actions.

If you believe you are an outstanding candidate for this opportunity, we invite you to submit your resume and all relevant information to HCR Permanent Search in confidence to:

Matthew Snider

msnider@hcr.ca

Please indicate the name of the position you are applying for in the subject line. Only those selected to move forward in the consideration process will be contacted. Thank you for your interest!

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