Senior Procurement Specialist

Fix Network • Burlington, PE

79d • $87,000 - $98,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Fix Network is looking for a Senior Procurement Specialist in our Burlington office who loves to put the foot to the floor! The Senior Procurement Specialist is responsible for the tactical procurement of commodities, supplies, equipment, and services for the head office. The Senior Procurement Specialist coordinates with internal staff to ensure that contracts are in place and there are effective mechanisms to support the sourcing process used and products & services acquired in the most effective manner and in compliance with established procurement practice and guidelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration
• 3-5 years' progressive experience in purchasing and analytic role.
• At least 2 years’ related experience in an environment handling Big DATA and utilizing AI tools for Procurement.
• PMAC (Purchasing Management Association of Canada) Certification, enrolment in PMAC Accreditation Program with Level 2 status, or the combination of education, PMAC and experience.
• Some knowledge of contract law, inventory control, duty and taxation regulations related to procurement processes.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills to communicate effectively with all levels within the organization and with external stakeholders.
• Strong writing skills for creating reports, correspondence, contracts, requests, bids, and other documentation.
• Knowledge of the appropriate tools for grading, analyzing, and assessing materials, equipment, supplies, services, and other commodities.
• Demonstrated understanding of integrated supply chain and logistics concepts and theories.
• Exceptional forecasting ability with strong analytical and interpretive skills.
• Must be proficient in the use of computers and word processing, spreadsheet and e-mail (MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook/email, Internet browser applications) in a Windows environment.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP.
• Must have superior knowledge of Microsoft PowerBI, Forms and SharePoint.
• Negotiation and problem-solving skills as demonstrated through experience.
• Ability to gather, analyse data and prepare and present written reports of findings.
• Must be knowledgeable of Hazardous Waste Legislation (WHMIS).

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the automotive industry

Responsibilities

• Organize, direct, and evaluate the procurement activities of the organization under the leadership of the Director of Procurement.
• Maintain an extensive database for all contracts, projects and assets and provides dashboard for the procurement department.
• Prepare and present detailed procurement reports, including metrics such as the number of contracts in progress/completed, benefits achieved from contract negotiations, contract expirations, etc.
• Analyze data to provide insights that support business decisions focusing on cost reduction, revenue growth, and improvements in supplier performance.
• Liaise with internal/external associates regarding integration opportunities for data extractions and incorporation into Procurement dashboards.
• Support Procurement and Fix Network buying group to implement a supplier follow-up process under the guidance of the procurement leadership team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather data and provide insights to support departmental initiatives.
• Support the requirements identification process with teams consisting of Fix Network staff
• Support the development of purchasing policies, procedures and monitor purchasing department budget; including the development, implementation and review of SOP's and KPI's, while ensuring that the policies and procedures are applied to each procurement project and posting key documents to the procurement systems.
• Identify vendors of materials, equipment or supplies.
• Evaluate cost and quality of goods or services.
• Support Fix Network’s programs, including large equipment purchasing.
• Review and support the processing of claims against suppliers.
• Process Improvements and continuous improvement expertise for Procurement
• Category Management support (Assisting in Implementing process improvements and Supplier set-up, etc.).
• Arrange for payments to vendors for products or services procured.
• Conduct special projects pertaining to Procurement and Finance, as required, ensuring timelines and outcomes are managed.
• Support category and procurement managers in planning in the event of shortages or delayed deliveries to minimize impact on the organization.
• Manage the procurement Intranet page and franchisee facing portals.
• Support the Procurement team with contract management and negotiations as needed.

Benefits

• Employer contribution to RRSP up to 3%
• Training and development: Learning doesn’t stop when you land a job. We’re committed to supporting you by investing in world-class training programs.
• 3 weeks of vacation upon hiring, plus 5 sick days per year.
• Equipment provided by the employer
• Medical insurance for you and your family, including telemedicine.
• Internal career opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees