SUMMARY
The Procurement Specialist is responsible for collaborating with Procurement Managers on a multitude of Procurement projects ranging from RFXs, contract management reviews and other supply chain management initiatives. Key activities include but are not limited to CBG client interviews, financial analysis and the modeling of proposals in the creation of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint communication summaries.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Planning & Delivery
- Engages stakeholders to understand business requirements
- Develops and recommends strategic plans for Manager review
- Implements strategic plans
Sourcing Strategy
Assist in the development and recommendation of sourcing strategies that maximize value and mitigate risks to the company and its clients.Assist with the implementation of the sourcing strategyOpportunities Assessment & Implementation
Identify cost improvement opportunities for assessment.Achieves improvements in operational efficiencies and cost savings as a resultCompetitive Bids
Support the execution of end-to-end competitive bid process for strategic plansSupplier Relationship Management
Develops and maintains effective relationships with suppliersSupplier Contractual Agreements
Develops, implements, amends and monitors supplier contractual agreementsStrategic Sourcing Best Practices & Industry Trends
Maintains in-depth and current category knowledge as well as knowledge of strategic sourcing best practices and industry trendsProvides category and strategic sourcing subject matter expertiseVendor Qualification & Set-Up Process
Reviews and approves vendor set up requests and vendor information changesPerform Anti-Bribery and Corruption due diligencePurchase Order Administration
Reviews requests and process purchase ordersPrepare, send and file Purchase Orders on a daily basis meeting established quality standards.Responsible for daily maintenance of existing Purchase Orders.Support
Utilize standard templates for all strategic sourcing activity including but not limited to RFx templates, contract agreements, scopes of work, service level agreements, and letters of agreementsEnsure adherence to Company Policies, Processes and Work InstructionsSupport Procurement team members as requiredOther
Other duties and special projects as assignedKNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
University graduation or professional certification5-10 years of relevant work experienceKnowledge of strategic sourcing requirements and practices. Maintains current knowledgeAbility to manage multiple projects simultaneouslyAbility to assist in the development and execution of supplier contract agreementsAdvanced analytical and problem solving skillsComputer proficiency in MS Office applications. Ability to quickly learn proprietary databasesAbility to build and manage relationships with various stakeholdersHas working knowledge and experience in own disciplineContinues to build knowledge of the organization, processes and customersPerforms a range of mainly straightforward assignmentsUses prescribed guidelines or policies to analyze and resolve problemsReceives a moderate level of guidance and directionEmotionally intelligentHigh degree of business ethics and accountabilityHigh degree of client service orientationIntegrityPositive attitudePossesses a team spirit and strong collaborationExceptional interpersonal skillsTenacity to overcome challenges to deliver on commitmentsIntermediate Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Good English communication skills both verbal and writtenFacilities Management / Property Management experience, an assetFrench language proficiency, an assetLicenses and / or Professional Accreditation
Partial completion of Supply Chain Management Professional Designation from Purchasing Management Association of Canada, or equivalent, an assetThis is a regular, full-time position with a salary range of $61,850 - $77,313 per annum. The starting salary will be based on the successful candidate’s competencies, including but not limited to experience, education and performance related to this role.
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