As we expand our Procure-to-Pay (P2P) digital ecosystem, we’re looking for a Digital Procurement Specialist who thrives at the intersection of technology, process, and people.
This role is central to onboarding vendors, enabling suppliers, and executing digital procurement projects that modernize how we buy, pay, and partner. If you enjoy rolling up your sleeves, working cross-functionally, and driving real transformation, this role is for you.
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Location: Toronto, Ontario
Contract Duration: 1 year (high potential for extension up to 2 years and conversion to FTE)
Advantages
Comprehensive Training: Benefit from a dedicated overlap period starting in early February for training with the incumbent and other licensed assistants.
Work-Life Balance: Standard full-time hours (7.5 hours daily) typically from 8:30 am to 5 pm.
Flexible Environment: 3 days onsite, 2 days WFH
Team Culture: Be part of a great team known for its strong sense of community.
Responsibilities
• Liaise with multiple stakeholders (Business, Category Managers, Finance, Suppliers) to obtain data required to determine how to most effectively transition spend into automated procurement tools.
• Identify users that will require transition into digital procurement platforms as a result of enablement and partner with supporting teams (IT, related functions) to identify dependencies and action appropriately.
• Execute enablement and transaction setup activities (such as catalog development) to facilitate successful transition of supplier spend into procurement tools (e.g., Ivalua).
o Supplier Record Readiness: Ensure supplier records are accurate and complete for issuing requisitions, purchase orders, and processing invoices/payments.
o Contract Readiness: Validate that contracts are referenced correctly and aligned with business requirements.
o Buying Channels and Invoice Channels: Align buying channels and invoice processes with procurement strategy, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
o Change Management: Drive internal and external change management activities to support supplier enablement and adoption of digital tools.
• Develop processes, tools, and systems to maintain catalog databases and keep them up-to-date.
• Create catalog best practices and develop tools/templates to streamline and standardize digital procurement practices from a strategic sourcing perspective.
• Identify opportunities for catalog deployment with internal stakeholders and vendor community.
• Develop electronic catalogs (eCatalogs) to enable local-level ordering and centralized visibility where required.
• Ensure eCatalogs are integrated into procure-to-pay processes and systems (e.g., Ivalua).
• Update, maintain, and track all articles in the relevant eCatalog system(s).
• Conduct analysis and report on procurement-related metrics (e.g., compliance, terms).
• Leverage existing tools to make recommendations on effective approaches to transition existing suppliers into digital procurement platforms.
• Review and validate supplier contracts for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with procurement policies.
o Determine how each contract fits into existing procure-to-pay buying channels (e.g., catalog-based, non-catalog, punchout).
o Assess contract structure and terms to identify the most efficient way to enable purchasing within Ivalua.
o Define purchase order setup requirements based on contract details, including:
o Spend allocation and limits.
o PO and line-item structure for catalog or non-catalog orders.
• Perform any additional tasks or responsibilities as assigned by the manager/ project lead
Qualifications
Candidate Requirements/Must Have Skills:
1. 5 years of relevant experience with procurement technologies (preferably Ivalua).
2. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Soft Skills
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage with various levels within the organization.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction and be self-driven.
Nice-To-Have Skills:
1. Applicable certifications (Ivalua or similar procurement platforms) considered a plus.
2. Advanced MS Excel expertise (pivot tables, v-lookups, macros) considered an asset.
3. Applicable industry experience (Procurement, Retail) considered a strong asset.
Education:
• Undergraduate Degree
Summary
To Apply: If you are a professional looking to join a dynamic team in Toronto, please apply directly with your resume to be considered for this opportunity.
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
This posting is for existing and upcoming vacancies.
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As we expand our Procure-to-Pay (P2P) digital ecosystem, we’re looking for a Digital Procurement Specialist who thrives at the intersection of technology, process, and people.
This role is central to onboarding vendors, enabling suppliers, and executing digital procurement projects that modernize how we buy, pay, and partner. If you enjoy rolling up your sleeves, working cross-functionally, and driving real transformation, this role is for you.
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Contract Duration: 1 year (high potential for extension up to 2 years and conversion to FTE)
Advantages
Comprehensive Training: Benefit from a dedicated overlap period starting in early February for training with the incumbent and other licensed assistants.
Work-Life Balance: Standard full-time hours (7.5 hours daily) typically from 8:30 am to 5 pm.
Flexible Environment: 3 days onsite, 2 days WFH
Team Culture: Be part of a great team known for its strong sense of community.
Responsibilities
• Liaise with multiple stakeholders (Business, Category Managers, Finance, Suppliers) to obtain data required to determine how to most effectively transition spend into automated procurement tools.
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• Identify users that will require transition into digital procurement platforms as a result of enablement and partner with supporting teams (IT, related functions) to identify dependencies and action appropriately.
• Execute enablement and transaction setup activities (such as catalog development) to facilitate successful transition of supplier spend into procurement tools (e.g., Ivalua).
o Supplier Record Readiness: Ensure supplier records are accurate and complete for issuing requisitions, purchase orders, and processing invoices/payments.
o Contract Readiness: Validate that contracts are referenced correctly and aligned with business requirements.
o Buying Channels and Invoice Channels: Align buying channels and invoice processes with procurement strategy, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
o Change Management: Drive internal and external change management activities to support supplier enablement and adoption of digital tools.
• Develop processes, tools, and systems to maintain catalog databases and keep them up-to-date.
• Create catalog best practices and develop tools/templates to streamline and standardize digital procurement practices from a strategic sourcing perspective.
• Identify opportunities for catalog deployment with internal stakeholders and vendor community.
• Develop electronic catalogs (eCatalogs) to enable local-level ordering and centralized visibility where required.
• Ensure eCatalogs are integrated into procure-to-pay processes and systems (e.g., Ivalua).
• Update, maintain, and track all articles in the relevant eCatalog system(s).
• Conduct analysis and report on procurement-related metrics (e.g., compliance, terms).
• Leverage existing tools to make recommendations on effective approaches to transition existing suppliers into digital procurement platforms.
• Review and validate supplier contracts for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with procurement policies.
o Determine how each contract fits into existing procure-to-pay buying channels (e.g., catalog-based, non-catalog, punchout).
o Assess contract structure and terms to identify the most efficient way to enable purchasing within Ivalua.
o Define purchase order setup requirements based on contract details, including:
o Spend allocation and limits.
o PO and line-item structure for catalog or non-catalog orders.
• Perform any additional tasks or responsibilities as assigned by the manager/ project lead
Qualifications
Candidate Requirements/Must Have Skills:
1. 5 years of relevant experience with procurement technologies (preferably Ivalua).
2. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Soft Skills
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage with various levels within the organization.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction and be self-driven.
Nice-To-Have Skills:
1. Applicable certifications (Ivalua or similar procurement platforms) considered a plus.
2. Advanced MS Excel expertise (pivot tables, v-lookups, macros) considered an asset.
3. Applicable industry experience (Procurement, Retail) considered a strong asset.
Education:
• Undergraduate Degree
Summary
To Apply: If you are a professional looking to join a dynamic team in Toronto, please apply directly with your resume to be considered for this opportunity.
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
This posting is for existing and upcoming vacancies.
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