Strategic Procurement Specialist

Trench Group GmbH • Pickering, ON

60d • $60,000 - $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

In Trench Canada, we deliver state-of-the-art, safe, and reliable instrument transformers, coils, and bushings for seamless energy transmission. With a legacy of customized engineering and innovation, we enable society to harness the power of electricity with reliability and performance. But we are more than just a company. We are a force for change, committed to advancing the energy sector through cutting-edge technology and sustainable practices. We genuinely care about continuous improvement, and our dynamic workplace values attention to detail and adaptability, fostering a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion where everyone is respected and truly valued.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Admin or Supply Chain Management.
• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in procurement, contract management, and supplier management. Supply Chain accreditation is considered an asset.
• Specialized knowledge of some specific commodities is an asset such as Insulators, Machined Parts, Sheet Metal parts, Conductive material, Electronics etc.
• You have strong collaboration, persuasion/influencing abilities with project management skills, and the ability to drive supplier/product change projects within a cross-functional team.
• Working knowledge of purchasing fundamentals including RFQ's, strong ability to apply classic and advanced negotiation methods (e.g., e-Auction), Incoterms 2020 knowledge etc.
• Ability to access priorities, demonstrate flexibility and understand the sense of urgency.
• Self-motivated, demonstrate problem solving abilities, continuous improvement and decision-making skills.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and specifications.
• Advanced Microsoft capabilities (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and SAP are an asset.

Nice To Haves

• Supply Chain accreditation is considered an asset.
• Specialized knowledge of some specific commodities is an asset such as Insulators, Machined Parts, Sheet Metal parts, Conductive material, Electronics etc.
• Advanced Microsoft capabilities (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and SAP are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and Implement Commodity strategies to generate value and to minimize the overall cost and ensure reliable on-time supply of materials in the required quality to create a strong competitive advantage.
• Drive Supplier Management process including contract negotiation, qualification, selection, evaluation, classification, development and claim management, to develop the best suppliers and ensure transparency.
• Independently prepare and carry out negotiations with suppliers around the world.
• Lead, implement or support complex supply chain projects for risk mitigation and future sustainability.
• Understand in detail the cost structure of their commodity in detail for cost control and negotiations and identify potential improvements.
• Implement and ensure usage of defined methods, processes and systems (e.g., compliant to Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) process, Procurement Guidelines, IT systems and compliance).
• Align strategies and ensure close cooperation with internal customers such as Engineering, R&D, Production, Quality, as well as with other global factories.

Benefits

• This role offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including paid vacation, group health benefits, pension plan, bonus, and additional employee programs.
• The opportunity to gain practical experience in the field of optical current measurement technology and sustainable energy transmission in an innovative company.
• You will work in a motivated team on forward-looking projects and gain insights into the latest technologies.
• Support from experienced professionals in handling the latest measurement technology.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior