Procurement Specialist – Strategic Sourcing
Location: Vancouver, BC – Hybrid, 3 days onsite
Employment Type: Contract
We are looking for a hands-on Procurement Specialist / Strategic Sourcing Specialist to support an established Category Management team.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys managing sourcing activities, working with internal stakeholders and getting procurement work done. You do not need to be a senior Category Manager or have experience developing category strategies from scratch.
What You’ll Do
- Manage procurement and sourcing activities, including RFQs, RFPs and supplier evaluations
- Support the execution of established category management and strategic sourcing initiatives
- Work with internal stakeholders to understand purchasing requirements
- Support spend analysis, supplier reviews and sourcing recommendations
- Assist with supplier negotiations and contract-related activities
- Support supplier relationship and performance management
- Manage multiple procurement activities independently
- Help improve procurement processes and practices
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in procurement, purchasing, buying or strategic sourcing
- Hands-on experience with RFPs, RFQs and competitive sourcing
- Understanding of strategic sourcing and category management principles
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Experience with supplier negotiations and commercial evaluations
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Practical, organized and delivery-focused approach
Nice to Have
- Public-sector procurement experience
- Experience with facilities, operations or related service categories
- Spend analysis and supplier performance experience
- Contract administration experience
You don't need to have both public-sector and category management experience. We are open to candidates with a strong background in one area and a good understanding of the other.
This opportunity would be a great fit for a Procurement Specialist, Buyer or Sourcing Specialist who wants a hands-on role supporting established procurement and category initiatives.
