As a Procurement Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in managing the end-to-end procurement process and working with our client's key suppliers to ensure our manufacturing facility is receiving the products and services on time and at the best possible value. Your expertise will help our client streamline their operations, reduce costs, and maintain their competitive edge.

What You Get to Do

Review demand for materials and services from purchase requisitions, bill of materials, project specifications and ensure that materials and services are ordered and delivered on time and on budget. Identify long lead materials, create PO’s, draft service agreements, and prioritize ordering tasks for multiple projects. Monitor and analyze procurement spending to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve efficiency such as forecasting customer needs, negotiating with existing and new suppliers on contracts and pricing. Stay updated on competitive bidding process and new sourcing solutions. Identify higher risk materials and services, follow up and expedite proactively. Update Production on delayed materials daily. Closely monitor project material budgets while ordering materials and services and escalate cost overrun to management. Perform inventory level check for high value commodities by weekly walkthrough and place inventory replenishment orders with the suppliers. Plan just-in-time deliveries in accordance with the demand and production schedule to avoid overflow of the limited storage space. Participate in a weekly walkthrough to review and action leftover materials at the production stations after project completion. Order transportation including cross-border transport for materials. Communicate with suppliers and customs broker on clearance of the materials. Provide feedback on supplier and contractor performance, participate in rating major suppliers and contractors in the Supplier Performance Scorecard.

Who You Are

6+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain management, or a related field with good knowledge of construction material market. Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline Professional certification SCMP or APICS an asset Excellent negotiation and analytical skills with keen eye for detail. Proficiency in procurement software, MS excel, ERP and any other procurement tools. Ability to read drawing and specifications. Ability to handle multiple priorities and work under strong pressure of tight deadlines.