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Sourcing Specialist

Sourcing Specialist

Purolator • Mississauga, ON, CA
10 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

It’s not a package. It’s a promise®.

As Canada’s leading integrated freight, package, and logistics provider, we’ve been helping promises get where they need to be for more than 60 years. How does the magic happen? The journey starts with you. The places we go, the elements we brave, the promises we deliver – it’s all possible because of our people. So, whether you’re looking to build new skills, make an impact in your community, or inspire your team, we go there for you.

Description

The Strategic Sourcing Specialist's responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Reviews spending patterns, identifies procurement opportunities from a wide variety of information sources
  • Manages expiration of agreements, ensure continuous source of supplies and services
  • Prepares and issues RFx’s to potential suppliers
  • Works with internal clients to develop accurate statements of requirements.
  • Responsible for analysis of proposals, vendor negotiations
  • Develops long form agreements where required
  • Manage relationships with suppliers
  • Responsible for all P.O.’s, requisitions, maintenance of contracts database and generating statistical information
  • Works with suppliers to develop content for Purolator’s electronic catalogue
  • Responsible for the creation and maintenance of purchasing files
  • Works with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice discrepancies
  • Other responsibilities as required

Experience

  • University or College level education in Commerce or Administration, preferably specializing in Procurement, or equivalent work experience
  • Business/financial acumen – understanding of business principles and data and their use in formulating business decisions, ability to formulate decisions based on cost-benefit analyses of situations, applies customer, market, or industry awareness to solving problems
  • Experience or working knowledge managing an HR category is an asset
  • Strong knowledge in transportation/logistics is required
  • Problem Analysis- ability to analyze information, identify critical elements, summarize for review, and identify solutions to problems through the development and evaluation of alternatives
  • Good oral communication skills, ability to present recommendations in a manner that gains acceptance, ask in-depth questions,
  • Good written skills, writes effective proposals, business cases, and communications, prepares clear written analyses of issues or problems.
  • Detail oriented
  • Works well under pressure
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a team
  • Strong skills in MS Excel
  • Enrollment in PMAC courses an asset SAP (MM module) experience an asset.
  • Bilingualism an asset

Language Requirement: Proficiency in English is required for this position due to the frequent communications that must be conducted in English with various stakeholders. This requirement is justified by the nature of the responsibilities and operational needs.

POSTING DETAILS
Location:
530 - Corporate
Working Conditions:
Office Environment

Reports to: Manager Procurement
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Purolator is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome all qualified applicants and provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request.

Purolator complies with Canadian law in all recruitment practices. During pre-screening, we may use an Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool, supported by human oversight, to efficiently manage tasks such as resume screening and candidate matching, enabling our team to connect with qualified candidates faster.

Personal information is used solely for recruitment and managed in accordance with privacy legislation. For AI-related inquiries only, contact TalentCOE@purolator.com. To apply, visit our Careers Page.

We recognize that employees and their families are essential to our success. We strive to provide a safe, healthy, and supportive workplace, ensuring the right people have the tools they need to thrive.

Every day at Purolator is an opportunity to connect with colleagues, customers, and communities to make a positive impact. Learn more about our values at www.purolator.com.

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