Procurement Specialist

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 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 strategy Opportunities Assessment & Implementation Identify cost improvement opportunities for assessment. Achieves improvements in operational efficiencies and cost savings as a result Competitive Bids Support the execution of end-to-end competitive bid process for strategic plans Supplier Relationship Management Develops and maintains effective relationships with suppliers Supplier Contractual Agreements Develops, implements, amends and monitors supplier contractual agreements Strategic Sourcing Best Practices & Industry Trends Maintains in-depth and current category knowledge as well as knowledge of strategic sourcing best practices and industry trends Provides category and strategic sourcing subject matter expertise Vendor Qualification & Set-Up Process Reviews and approves vendor set up requests and vendor information changes Perform Anti-Bribery and Corruption due diligence Purchase Order Administration Reviews requests and process purchase orders Prepare, 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 agreements Ensure adherence to Company Policies, Processes and Work Instructions Support Procurement team members as required Other Other duties and special projects as assigned KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS 5-10 years of relevant work experience Knowledge of strategic sourcing requirements and practices. Maintains current knowledge Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Ability to assist in the development and execution of supplier contract agreements Advanced analytical and problem solving skills Computer proficiency in MS Office applications. Ability to quickly learn proprietary databases Ability to build and manage relationships with various stakeholders Has working knowledge and experience in own discipline Continues to build knowledge of the organization, processes and customers Uses prescribed guidelines or policies to analyze and resolve problems Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction High degree of business ethics and accountability High degree of client service orientation Possesses a team spirit and strong collaboration Exceptional interpersonal skills Tenacity to overcome challenges to deliver on commitments Good English communication skills both verbal and written Facilities Management/ Property Management experience, an asset Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation Partial or full completion of Supply Chain Management Professional Designation from Purchasing Management Association of Canada, or equivalent, an asset #LI-HG #LI-Hybrid