Are you a procurement professional with previous experience managing, coordinating and supporting RFx and contract renewal activities? Are you looking for an opportunity to further develop your skills within a leading organization? If so, we have an excellent opportunity for you! We are currently looking for a Procurement Specialist to support our client's Toronto office (working remotely). In this role you will work full time hours on a 12 month assignment, and earn a pay rate of $28 - $34/hr (based on experience).
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Advantages
• Gain experience working for a leading and globally recognized firm
• Work full time hours on a 12 month assignment
• Earn a competitive pay rate
• Work remote
Responsibilities
As a Procurement Specialist, you’ll be responsible for:
• Managing, coordinating and supporting RFx and contract renewal activities.
• Collaborating with internal teams to review contracts and drive negotiation results.
• Owning strategic sourcing responsibilities across assigned CoRe Procurement categories.
• Identifying opportunities to reduce spend by driving more category-level sourcing events.
• Advising and solutioning with senior level personnel on procurement and/or contracting strategy
Qualifications
Required:
· 3 years of relevant work experience in a Procurement role preferably in a global procurement capacity
· Experience in managing, coordinating or supporting RFx activities.
· Experience with contract negotiations a must
· Ability to collaborate and influence senior level stakeholders in all US time zones is required.
· Must be able to work independently, with an ability to interact and build consensus among people.
· A team player, have strong analytical skills and be able to work under tight time constraints.
· Must be organized with excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and written.
Additional Skills:
· Experience with the strategic procurement process in a large, decentralized environment.
· Experience working on a virtual team.
· Flexible with ability to thrive in a dynamic and evolving environment.
· Personal interest and a willingness to stay abreast of trends and disruptive technology is highly desired.
· Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, required. Knowledge of Visio and Project preferred.
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in business or related) and at least 2 years of experience in Procurement in a large corporate environment.
Summary
Are you interested in the Procurement Specialist position? Apply online today!
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.
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Are you a procurement professional with previous experience managing, coordinating and supporting RFx and contract renewal activities? Are you looking for an opportunity to further develop your skills within a leading organization? If so, we have an excellent opportunity for you! We are currently looking for a Procurement Specialist to support our client's Toronto office (working remotely). In this role you will work full time hours on a 12 month assignment, and earn a pay rate of $28 - $34/hr (based on experience).
Advantages
• Gain experience working for a leading and globally recognized firm
• Work full time hours on a 12 month assignment
• Earn a competitive pay rate
• Work remote
Responsibilities
As a Procurement Specialist, you’ll be responsible for:
• Managing, coordinating and supporting RFx and contract renewal activities.
• Collaborating with internal teams to review contracts and drive negotiation results.
• Owning strategic sourcing responsibilities across assigned CoRe Procurement categories.
• Identifying opportunities to reduce spend by driving more category-level sourcing events.
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• Advising and solutioning with senior level personnel on procurement and/or contracting strategy
Qualifications
Required:
· 3 years of relevant work experience in a Procurement role preferably in a global procurement capacity
· Experience in managing, coordinating or supporting RFx activities.
· Experience with contract negotiations a must
· Ability to collaborate and influence senior level stakeholders in all US time zones is required.
· Must be able to work independently, with an ability to interact and build consensus among people.
· A team player, have strong analytical skills and be able to work under tight time constraints.
· Must be organized with excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and written.
Additional Skills:
· Experience with the strategic procurement process in a large, decentralized environment.
· Experience working on a virtual team.
· Flexible with ability to thrive in a dynamic and evolving environment.
· Personal interest and a willingness to stay abreast of trends and disruptive technology is highly desired.
· Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, required. Knowledge of Visio and Project preferred.
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in business or related) and at least 2 years of experience in Procurement in a large corporate environment.
Summary
Are you interested in the Procurement Specialist position? Apply online today!
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.
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