Procurement Specialist

Job Title: Procurement Specialist (Hybrid)Location: Red Deer or Calgary, AB or Corunna, ONHybrid Schedule: WFH Monday & Fridays, In-office Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursdays.Responsibilities:Support the development of enterprise-wide category strategies to achieve cost savings, value generation, and improve quality and service levels by identifying opportunity areas such as product standardization, supplier consolidation and leveraging opportunitiesProvide negotiating and contracting leadership for strategic contracts for the procurement of materials and services to achieving business needsDevelop the necessary competitive bid documents, through collaboration with the business and content experts in support of the agreed upon contracting strategiesOversee all spend activity and purchase requests for assigned category areas and determine proper action plan for all purchases that meet the procurement involvement threshold (e.g., strategically source, tactically source, user purchase, etc.)Provide category procurement subject matter expertise to the associated business area and seek out expertise from business or function when necessaryDrive the use of procurement best practices and standardization of procurement processes for assigned categoriesSupport the management of competitive market data, for the purpose of benchmarking and analysis, and develop a system for tracking and recording contractor performanceCommunicate any major market trends, risks and opportunities to key stakeholders and work collaboratively with the business teams to develop mitigating solutions for identified project vulnerabilities associated with assigned category and construction contractor market risksEffectively work with business groups as a trusted advisor to determine desired product/service specifications and projected demand when making recommended action plansCollaborate with Category Managers to ensure that our Client has an excellent understanding of the supply market and work with the business/function teams to provide input for creating innovative win-win customer and supplier strategiesCoordinate with other Procurement Specialists to lead cross-functional teams to execute strategic sourcing projects for assigned category areas by assisting with sourcing strategy, negotiations, and supplier selection and overseeing contract executionExecute Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) process including supplier stratification/classification, governance, performance management, and supplier developmentLead Continuous Improvement projects to improve supplier performance, innovation, value, and decrease costsProactively identify supplier value generation opportunities for assigned category areas and recommend key actions to the appropriate stakeholdersParticipate/lead specific category management opportunities and improvements initiatives that maximize profitability and lead execution of the initiatives when necessary, while working with business groups in the development of sourcing strategies options and overall approach to the marketQualifications:A Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, or Business Management with 8+ years related experience and a progressive record of professional development OR 12+ years combination of post-secondary educationAt least 8 years of experience in the procurement of Materials and Services in a manufacturing and construction environment, handling specific categories for example: MRO, Capital Equipment, Professional Services, Responsible Care, Construction and Maintenance.Professional Designation (i.e., Certified Purchasing Manager, PMP, CSCMP)Experience in Strategic Sourcing/Procurement, Performance Measurement, Contract Negotiation, Project Management, Category Management, Business Analysis, Spend Analysis, Supplier Relationship ManagementExperience in SAP-ARIBA ERP system and e-sourcing tool and advanced MS Excel skills is considered a strong assetFirst-hand knowledge of strategic sourcing methodology with pragmatism to manage exceptionsDemonstrated ability to form effective relationships with key stakeholders under challenging deadlines and market conditionsAbility to develop category and sourcing strategies by identifying opportunity areas and value leversDemonstrated ability to effectively direct and leverage procurement spend in assigned category areas by leading enterprise wide cross-functional teamsExperience managing and maintaining strong supplier relationships with a focus on safety and Responsible CareAbility to persuade and educate stakeholders so that they gain a full appreciation for the various procurement contract risks, mitigation approaches, and realistic service levels and costStrong leadership presence and negotiation/contract management experienceKnowledge and experience with procurement/spend systems data and analysisStrong interpersonal and mentoring skills to coach and mentor other team membersMust have strong organizational skillsStrong problem solving, analytical and report summation, and conflict resolution skillsAbility to apply change management and consulting skills/knowledge and expertisePresentation and communication skillsCan perform Cost Benefit Analysis / TCO AnalysisFamiliar with importation and logistics requirements including Incoterms for the shipment and delivery of spare parts or equipment and work permit process for services provided by workers cog from outside CanadaThis position provides the option to work from home on Mondays and Fridays each week, with the requirement to report to the primary work location on Tuesdays through Thursdays.