Global Procurement Specialist, Professional Services

WSP•Montreal, QC

1d•CA$81,100 - CA$118,900•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Global Procurement Specialist, Professional Services, you will play a key role in supporting global procurement activities related to professional services categories, including legal, financial, and consulting services. In close collaboration with Global Procurement leadership and internal stakeholders, you will contribute to achieving cost savings, operational efficiency, and responsible procurement outcomes, while supporting digital procurement processes and ESG commitments within WSP's global operations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
4 to 7 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain operations, including category management experience.
Solid understanding of procurement processes, supplier management, and contract administration within professional services environments.
Excellent analytical skills and the ability to interpret supplier data, spend trends, and market intelligence.
High attention to detail, particularly in managing documentation, compliance, and procurement systems.
Digital proficiency with e-sourcing platforms, procurement systems, and analytics or reporting tools.
Understanding of ESG principles, sustainability, and ethical procurement practices.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English (mandatory).

Responsibilities

Prepare and conduct procurement exercises (RFx), analyze supplier proposals to support informed supplier selection decisions.
Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on defined commercial, operational, and compliance criteria.
Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with potential and existing suppliers, and support the development and documentation of contracts in procurement systems.
Maintain accurate supplier records, performance indicators, and ensure compliance with contractual terms, escalating issues as needed.
Ensure procurement activities comply with organizational policies, ESG standards, and regulatory requirements, including monitoring and reporting on the ESG compliance of assigned suppliers.
Utilize digital procurement platforms to manage procurement activities, support reporting and analysis, and identify opportunities for process improvement and automation.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather requirements, provide procurement updates, and support presentations and reports.
Analyze spend data, prepare cost analyses, track savings, and ensure the accuracy of purchase orders to support financial and operational excellence.