Procurement Specialist

Job summary

Manage sourcing activities such as RFQs, RFPs, supplier evaluations, and negotiations while supporting established category management initiatives. Work with stakeholders on purchasing needs, supplier performance, spend analysis, contracts, and procurement process improvements.

Job details

Procurement Specialist – Strategic Sourcing Location: Vancouver, BC – Hybrid, 3 days onsite Employment Type: Contract We are looking for a hands-on Procurement Specialist / Strategic Sourcing Specialist to support an established Category Management team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys managing sourcing activities, working with internal stakeholders and getting procurement work done. You do not need to be a senior Category Manager or have experience developing category strategies from scratch. What You’ll Do Manage procurement and sourcing activities, including RFQs, RFPs and supplier evaluations Support the execution of established category management and strategic sourcing initiatives Work with internal stakeholders to understand purchasing requirements Support spend analysis, supplier reviews and sourcing recommendations Assist with supplier negotiations and contract-related activities Support supplier relationship and performance management Manage multiple procurement activities independently Help improve procurement processes and practices What We’re Looking For Experience in procurement, purchasing, buying or strategic sourcing Hands-on experience with RFPs, RFQs and competitive sourcing Understanding of strategic sourcing and category management principles Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Experience with supplier negotiations and commercial evaluations Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities Practical, organized and delivery-focused approach Nice to Have Public-sector procurement experience Experience with facilities, operations or related service categories Spend analysis and supplier performance experience Contract administration experience You don't need to have both public-sector and category management experience. We are open to candidates with a strong background in one area and a good understanding of the other. This opportunity would be a great fit for a Procurement Specialist, Buyer or Sourcing Specialist who wants a hands-on role supporting established procurement and category initiatives.

What you’ll do

Manage sourcing activities such as RFQs, RFPs, supplier evaluations, and negotiations while supporting established category management initiatives. Work with stakeholders on purchasing needs, supplier performance, spend analysis, contracts, and procurement process improvements.

Requirements

Candidates should have hands-on experience in procurement, purchasing, buying, or strategic sourcing, including competitive sourcing and supplier negotiations. Strong stakeholder communication, commercial evaluation, independent work, and the ability to manage multiple priorities are required; public-sector or facilities-related experience is an asset.

Listed skills

• Procurement · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred
• Process Improvement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Procurement
• Strategic Sourcing
• Category Management
• RFQs
• RFPs
• Supplier Evaluation
• Stakeholder Management
• Spend Analysis
• Supplier Negotiations
• Commercial Evaluation
• Contract Administration
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Supplier Performance Management
• Process Improvement
• Public-Sector Procurement
• Facilities Procurement

Job areas

• Logistics
• Government & Public Sector
• Management & Leadership

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