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:

Overtime pay

Flexible language requirement:

French not required

Schedule:

8 hour shift

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

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