Procurement Specialist

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Job Title : Procurement Specialist

Location : Mississauga (Hybrid)

Who We Are
At SOTI, we are committed to delivering best in class mobile and IoT device management solutions. We are looking for out of the box thinkers that appreciate the art of creating great software. 
To us, being visionary is more important than doing things the way they’ve always been done.  

What We’re Looking For

We are constantly evolving and transforming to be the best and always on a look out for the right people on our team. Reporting to the Director, Global Procurement, the Procurement Specialist holds a key role within the Procurement and Supplier Management function at SOTI. You are an excellent communicator with proven ability to influence at all levels within the organization. 

What’s in it for you?
The People - From our humble origins in our founder’s basement, to our industry leading position today, SOTI has worked hard to foster a company culture that we can all believe in. A culture that emphasizes personal growth, continuous innovation and fun. 
The Growth - Our environment fosters new ideas, fresh perspectives, and the ability to take them over the goal line. SOTI is a fast-paced environment with a global reach that encourages you to make your mark and be part of something big!

The Technology - You’ll get the chance to work with leading edge technologies and take on complex and interesting projects, as part of highly collaborative and agile teams. You will work alongside SOTI’s partners which include leading tech giants that will keep you on the cusp of emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Effective partnering with internal business units

• Manage the procurement life cycle, including sourcing and acquiring good and services

• Work closely with stakeholders to define requirements and delivery specifications; prioritize all requests according to stakeholder needs

• Develop and present pricing and service options purchases, including saving analysis, supplier offering comparisons, and solution recommendations

• Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers; perform market research to better understand current and future offerings relative to our business

• Negotiate prices, terms and conditions, delivery specifications, and services

• Work with our accounting team to ensure a smooth and timely process for executing invoice payments

• Work with legal to ensure that contracts support buying decisions

• Create purchase orders and expense reports for corporate purchases on credit card.

• Manage and when required supervise facilities contractors

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience and accomplishments

• 2-3 years of procurement experience

• Demonstrates a working understanding of MS Office

• Strong Excel skills preferred

• Demonstrates the ability to manage multiple project deliverables on multiple projects effectively

• Demonstrates excellent communication, reasoning and analytical skills.

• Excellent commercial understanding and business acumen

If you want to bring your ideas to life, apply at SOTI today.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring

SOTI uses AI tools to support parts of our recruitment process, such as reviewing resumes, screening qualifications, and creating interview questions. These tools assist our team only-final hiring decisions are made by people, not automation. For privacy-related questions, please contact privacy@soti.net.

We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the requirements under the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify People & Culture at careers@soti.net.

Please note that SOTI does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Services Agreement with agency/recruiter, SOTI will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee.