Procurement Buyer

VCNA•Toronto, ON

10d•CA$67,862 - CA$84,827•Hybrid

About The Position

Provides sourcing assistance and recommendations to establish new supplier relationships; identifies and initiates actions to gain process improvement efficiency or cost savings and avoidances from supplier relationships. Thorough working knowledge of purchasing policies, processes and procedures.

Requirements

Two to Five years' experience in sourcing or procurement field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of Supply Chain Management, Negotiation, Cost Analysis, Vendor Relationships well as Accounting terms and concepts and maintenance operations.
Proficient with MS-Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, and Word).
Ability to learn and keen interest in learning new tools and practices.
Associates Degree and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Knowledgeable in the Concrete/Construction industry preferred.
Knowledge of working with SAP and Ariba is a plus.
Understanding Procurement, Accounts Payables, and Receiving functions preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for supporting and assisting Operations with sourcing of parts and services to ensure business operating efficiently.
Process and administer purchase orders via the procurement system (Ariba), including price negotiations, manage inquiries, expediting and status reviews.
Preparation and coordination of all aspects of bidding process for RF's (e.g. Request for Proposal, Request for Information, Request for Quote).
Responsible for ensuring vendor communication and vendor performance is adhere to Operations requirements
Support development and maintenance of procurement processes and procedures between all stake holders in the business (Operations, Procurement, and Accounts Payable).
Manage and support regulatory and compliance requirements (e.g. Spend Analysis, Client Relationships, and Supplier Performance).
Manage reporting of Procurement performance metrics.
Reconcile invoices to purchase order to ensure correct pricing /quantity.
Proactively communicate with staff and suppliers regarding agreements, PO's, ordering, pricing, service level compliance, product availability, policy/guidelines and resolving related purchasing issues.

Benefits

Opportunities to collaborate with teams around the globe and growth opportunities in different areas
Training, professional development
Access to Employees Resource Groups (ERGs), including SheBuilds, which fosters mentorship, leadership development and community support for women at VCNA
Tuition reimbursement/assistance
Competitive wages, vacation and holiday time
Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
RRSP and DC (CAN) and 401K (U.S.)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): confidential support for you and your family (CAN)
Educational scholarship program for dependents of regular salaried employees.
Fertility drug coverage
Paid Maternity Leave Top Up
Hybrid work model for certain positions