A government sector client located in downtown Toronto is seeking Procurement Coordinators to deliver procurement and contract management expertise, coordination, and high-quality customer support to various government departments. The role includes the following responsibilities:
- Providing Expert Guidance: Offer strategic advice to clients, identify their procurement needs, and lead projects related to the development of materials necessary for acquiring goods and services through a second-stage procurement process.
- Client and Vendor Management: Oversee and coordinate the administration of Requests for Service (RFS), contracts, agreements, and statements of work. Address and resolve any issues that may arise during these processes.
- Material Development and Vendor Engagement: Create second-stage procurement materials tailored to client needs and manage communications and interactions with vendors effectively.
Your workday will center around fostering productive relationships and ensuring seamless procurement operations.
Skills Required:
- Strong expertise in procurement principles and processes, with the ability to develop tailored materials for a diverse client base and efficiently handle procurement-related tasks.
- Proven experience in managing complex relationships and addressing client needs effectively.
- Skilled in coordinating and executing multiple tasks associated with high volumes of procurement requests.
- Exceptional critical thinking and analytical skills for assessing and resolving procurement challenges.
- Highly organized and capable of planning effectively to manage and process procurement requests efficiently.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate within a team setting, employing diplomacy and tact to navigate and resolve conflicts.
- Excellent oral and interpersonal communication skills to provide guidance and information to clients and team members, respond to inquiries, ensure a fair and transparent procurement process, provide updates on request status, and communicate vendor requirements effectively.
- Proficiency in SAP or similar procurement software systems.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with company objectives.
- Source and negotiate with suppliers to secure the best prices and terms for materials and services.
- Manage vendor relationships to ensure quality, reliability, and compliance with contractual obligations.
- Utilize SAP for procurement processes, including purchase orders, inventory management, and supplier evaluations.
- Analyze market trends and pricing to make informed purchasing decisions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to forecast material requirements based on
- Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and supplier performance metrics.
- Continuously seek opportunities for cost reduction while maintaining quality standards.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months
Pay: $24.00-$30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 36.35 per week
Additional pay:
Flexible language requirement:
Schedule:
Application question(s):
- How many years of experience you have of working in an ERP Procurement System environment such as Oracle/SAP?
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:
- purchasing: 2 years (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M5V 3K2
Application deadline: 2025-01-29
