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Procurement Lead

Procurement Lead

VacoOshawa, ON
26 days ago
Salary
CA$69,000.00–CA$80,000.00 yearly
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

About the Opportunity

  • Assist with effectively and efficiently managing procurement needs for business continuity. Ensure an updated sourcing management framework plan exists

Support in removing ineffective and inefficient procurement practices at the organization and identify opportunities for economies of scale across and provide analysis, recommendations, and cost implications.

Develop and manage relationships that benefit with cost efficiencies, partnerships and / or volume-based benefits; ensure proper records management of all procurement related records

Follow approved RFP / RFQ practices and help ensure this is practiced across the organization

Inform staff of changes in procurement policies, processes, and any changes in vendor relationships.

Process purchasing following broader public sector procurement directives and organizational policies.

Provide input and guidance to staff or departments seeking to develop new vendor relationships for their respective operational needs with the support of the manager.

Maintain accurate procurement records and track all procurement activities.

Prepare and maintain purchasing files, reports, and price lists

Expedite solutions with suppliers regarding issues like cost overruns, quality, backorders, and missed deliveries.

Lead inventory counts and provide periodic reports for decision-making.

Track, monitor, and maintain PO deliveries, coordinating changes with minimal impact on operations.

Manage and maintain inventory levels to ensure adequate supplies are available at all times.

Implement inventory control procedures to minimize waste and excess inventory.

Ensure appropriate employees are aware of policies and processes as it relates to Procurement or Insurance.

Support special projects or initiatives as assigned. Insurance Management

Effectively and efficiently manage insurance needs for business continuity.

Ensure organization's insurance policies align with organization's needs and risks

Manage renewals, negotiate terms with insurance brokers and identify opportunities.

Maintain insurance records for audit and compliance purposes, and deliver on special initiatives as assigned

About You

2+ years of relevant procurement experience

Experience with NPO / public sector is a huge asset

Have a vehicle (travel between offices)

Salary Range

69,000 - $80,000 / year

How to Apply

Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please know that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats. When referencing this job, quote #435441.

You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected] .

Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal .

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

Privacy Notice

Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

California residents may access Vaco’s HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here .

  • Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here .
  • Residents of all other states may access our policies here .
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  • Pay Transparency Notice

    Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to :

  • the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
  • licensure and certification requirements;
  • office location and other geographic considerations;
  • other business and organizational needs.
  • With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.