Procurement Specialist, Randstad

Randstad

Location:
Canada, Calgary, AB or Edmonton, AB, North York, ON

Category:
Purchasing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

Procurement Specialist – Driving Supply Chain Excellence! Are you a strategic thinker with a knack for supply chain operations? Join our team as a Procurement Specialist, where you'll work closely with Supply Chain Business Teams to ensure seamless purchase order execution and optimize procurement processes. If you're passionate about procurement and thrive in a dynamic environment, we’d love to have you on board! Let’s shape the future of supply chain together.

Job Responsibility:

Sourcing & Negotiation: Managing supplier sourcing cycles, contract formation, and negotiation to drive competitive agreements
Supplier Relations: Leading post-award activities, invoice attestation, and contract close-outs while fostering strong supplier relationships
Performance Management: Overseeing supplier performance to ensure operational efficiency and business success
Expert Support: Providing senior-level technical expertise for contract administration and procurement strategies
Independently working on complex Procurement issues
Ensures material / services are accurately acquired to meet stakeholder objectives
Leading more complex investigations and analyses and providing advice to staff, e.g., works directly on legal review
Maintains valuable relationships with key suppliers
Effectively prioritizes work assignments and allocating resources while meeting stakeholder expectations, establishing and adjusting priorities
Participates in all aspects of the procurement processes including negotiating terms and conditions

Requirements:

Related University degree, e.g., Purchasing / Supply Chain Management B.Comm, Finance, Business Administration or Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) / Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) designation
7 or more years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience in supply chain/procurement/contracts with a specific strong background in procurement within the oil and gas industry
Aptitude and communications skills related to acting independently as a senior professional
Ability to effectively communicate within a team environment
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
Proven application of relevant knowledge of Supply Chain systems (SAP/Oracle) in normal business situations without use of reference guides/assistance
Ability to effectively coordinate requirements with various groups including procurement, design, projects, and construction functions and identify solutions to issues
Fundamental acumen in basic procurement activities, knowledge, and skills to make effective business decisions
Knowledge of MS Office, MS Excel, MS Power Point. SharePoint

Nice to have:

Ability to influence stakeholders/customers without authority
Solid understanding of leading supply chain techniques (including but not limited to total cost ownership principles, category management and strategic sourcing models, supplier qualification methodology)
Superior negotiation and communication skills
Strong analytical skill and cost modelling experience
Excellent facilitation and project management skills
Possess a “sense of urgency” and ability to thrive in an ambiguous environment
Knowledge of Procurement processes/policies such as SOX policies
Knowledge of purchasing practices and procedures and industry trends
Strong analytical skills
Oracle Cloud proficient

What we offer:

Inclusive Culture
Career Growth
Work-Life Balance
Strong Leadership & Teamwork

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
June 01, 2025

Expiration:
July 20, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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