Procurement Systems Specialist

Dynamic 12-month contract in the insurance sector supporting digital procurement initiatives supplier onboarding and eCatalog development. Based in Toronto with a hybrid schedule and flexibility depending on experience. Suited for professionals with Ivalua experience and a background in procurement transformation.

Salaried: $32-36 per hour.

Incorporated Business Rate: $39-43 per hour.

1-year contract with potential for eventual conversion to a permanent position.

Strong potential for extension up to 2 years.

Full-time position: 37.50 hours per week.

Weekday schedule from 9 am to 5 pm.

Hybrid work: 3 office days from Tuesday to Thursday.

Liaise with business units category managers finance teams and suppliers to gather data for transitioning spend into digital procurement platforms.

Identify users requiring access to procurement tools and coordinate with IT and support teams to manage dependencies.

Perform enablement and transaction setup activities including catalog creation and system configuration.

Ensure supplier records are accurate and complete to support requisition purchasing and invoicing processes.

Validate contract data for accuracy and ensure alignment with business requirements.

Configure buying and invoicing channels to meet procurement strategy and compliance standards.

Lead change management efforts internally and externally to support adoption of digital procurement solutions.

Develop and maintain catalog systems tools and processes to standardize procurement practices.

Collaborate with stakeholders and vendors to identify and deploy catalog opportunities.

Create update and integrate eCatalogs into procure-to-pay systems such as Ivalua.

Monitor and report on procurement metrics including contract terms and compliance.

Review supplier contracts to assess integration into catalog or non-catalog buying channels.

Define purchase order structures based on contract setup including spend limits and line-item requirements.

Perform additional tasks as required by the manager or project lead.

Undergraduate degree.

5 years of relevant experience with procurement technologies preferably Ivalua.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Strong communication skills and ability to engage stakeholders across multiple functions.

Ability to work independently and take initiative with minimal supervision.

Applicable certifications in procurement platforms such as Ivalua (asset).

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including pivot tables v-lookups and macros (asset).

Industry experience in procurement or retail (asset).

Curious adaptable and eager to learn.

Collaborative and team-oriented mindset.

Comfortable in corporate environments and open to new ways of working.

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