SUMMARY The Procurement Specialist is responsible for collaborating with Procurement Managers on a multitude of Procurement projects ranging from RFXs, contract management reviews and other supply chain management initiatives. KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Planning & Delivery
• Engages stakeholders to understand business requirements
• Develops and recommends strategic plans for Manager review
• Implements strategic plans Sourcing Strategy
• Assist in the development and recommendation of sourcing strategies that maximize value and mitigate risks to the company and its clients.
• Assist with the implementation of the sourcing strategy Opportunities Assessment & Implementation
• Identify cost improvement opportunities for assessment.
• Achieves improvements in operational efficiencies and cost savings as a result Competitive Bids
• Support the execution of end-to-end competitive bid process for strategic plans Supplier Relationship Management
• Develops and maintains effective relationships with suppliers Supplier Contractual Agreements
• Develops, implements, amends and monitors supplier contractual agreements Strategic Sourcing Best Practices & Industry Trends
• Maintains in-depth and current category knowledge as well as knowledge of strategic sourcing best practices and industry trends
• Provides category and strategic sourcing subject matter expertise Vendor Qualification & Set-Up Process
• Reviews and approves vendor set up requests and vendor information changes
• Perform Anti-Bribery and Corruption due diligence Purchase Order Administration
• Reviews requests and process purchase orders
• Prepare, send and file Purchase Orders on a daily basis meeting established quality standards.
• Responsible for daily maintenance of existing Purchase Orders. Support
• Utilize standard templates for all strategic sourcing activity including but not limited to RFx templates, contract agreements, scopes of work, service level agreements, and letters of agreements
• Ensure adherence to Company Policies, Processes and Work Instructions
• Support Procurement team members as required Other
• Other duties and special projects as assigned KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
• 5-10 years of relevant work experience
• Knowledge of strategic sourcing requirements and practices. Maintains current knowledge
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to assist in the development and execution of supplier contract agreements
• Advanced analytical and problem solving skills
• Computer proficiency in MS Office applications. Ability to quickly learn proprietary databases
• Ability to build and manage relationships with various stakeholders
• Has working knowledge and experience in own discipline
• Continues to build knowledge of the organization, processes and customers
• Uses prescribed guidelines or policies to analyze and resolve problems
• Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction
• High degree of business ethics and accountability
• High degree of client service orientation
• Possesses a team spirit and strong collaboration
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Tenacity to overcome challenges to deliver on commitments
• Valuable English communication skills both verbal and written
• Facilities Management/ Property Management experience, an asset Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation
• Partial or full completion of Supply Chain Management Professional Designation from Purchasing Management Association of Canada, or equivalent, an asset This is a regular, full-time position with a salary range of $63,397
- $79,246 per annum. The starting salary will be based on the successful candidate’s competencies, including but not limited to experience, education and performance related to this role. #LI-HG #LI-Hybrid
📌 Procurement Specialist (Winnipeg)
🏢 BGIS
📍 Winnipeg