Procurement Specialist

We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Procurement Specialist to join our team. This role will be pivotal in driving our procurement strategy, ensuring we achieve significant competitive advantages through the effective management of national supply arrangements.

You will collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders to enhance our procurement processes, optimize costs, and foster supplier relationships.

Advantages

• Weekly insurance benefit of $10
• Affordable insurance starting from the first day of employment.
• Employees have access to a cafeteria within the office premises.
• The office provides a gym facility for employees to use.
• Employees have access to an on-site clinic.
• Enjoy a two-week vacation with an additional 5 paid sick days.

Responsibilities

Key Relationships :

Internal : Collaborate with key stakeholders across all functions and levels, including procurement teams.

External : Engage with regional and global procurement colleagues, as well as multiple management levels within key supplier organizations for negotiations and ongoing management.

Key Responsibilities :

Competitive Advantage : Deliver significant competitive advantages to the client by generating and managing national supply arrangements.

Supplier Development : Select and develop suppliers based on well-defined criteria aligned with business objectives, ensuring the highest standards of performance.

Cost-Effective Processes : Design and implement cost-effective procurement processes to achieve the lowest total acquisition cost while balancing the needs of internal customers, Procurement, and Audit Services.

Service Level Agreements : Develop and implement Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with contracted suppliers to foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Cross-Functional Commitment : Ensure full cross-functional commitment to procurement strategies through effective communication, education, and evaluation of initiatives.

Market Analysis : Analyze financial and market data to maintain a comprehensive understanding of the external environment, proactively managing the Indirects portfolio.

Collaboration : Work collaboratively with other member of Operating Companies to support regional and global initiatives, ensuring the client costs benchmark favorably.

E-Commerce Implementation : Contribute to the implementation of new e-commerce technologies and tools, supporting the local digital strategy.

Contract Management : Collaborate in defining legal contracts and monitor key supplier performance to meet and exceed internal customer requirements, Procurement, and Audit Services.

Stakeholder Education : Educate internal and external stakeholders on local and global policies and procedures, as well as e-enablement practices.

Qualifications

Experience :

Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in a procurement role, preferably within an FMCG organization.

Thorough knowledge of the Canadian supply market, supplier capabilities, and expected trends.

Professional knowledge of indirect procurement principles and processes, including high-value negotiations.

Experience in supplier and contract management, with an understanding of legal issues and contractual principles to formulate contracts and SLAs effectively.

Skills :

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with high-level interpersonal skills.

Proficient in project management, capable of managing multi-functional teams.

Excellent negotiation skills, with a focus on total cost of ownership (TCO) models.

Familiarity with e-commerce tools (e.g., e-Procurement, e-Catalogue, e-Contract Management, e-Auctioning, e-RFX, particularly COUPA & SAP) to enhance indirect procurement processes.

Understanding of risk management and supplier assessment processes.

Education :

A university degree in Business, Supply Chain specialization, or a related field.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; proficiency in French is an asset.

Summary

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