Digital Procurement Specialist

Digital Procurement Specialist - P2P Direct message the job poster from Compunnel Inc. Story Behind the Need The Procurement team is expanding its Procure-to-Pay (P2P) platform. This role will focus on tactical vendor onboarding, project execution, and supplier outreach to ensure smooth adoption of digital procurement tools. The successful candidate will: Play a key role in modernizing procurement processes through digital enablement. Gain exposure to enterprise-level procurement transformation projects. Work in a collaborative, agile environment with opportunities for career growth and long-term extension. 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). Supplier Record Readiness: Ensure supplier records are accurate and complete for issuing requisitions, purchase orders, and processing invoices/payments. Contract Readiness: Validate that contracts are referenced correctly and aligned with business requirements. Buying Channels and Invoice Channels: Align buying channels and invoice processes with procurement strategy, ensuring compliance and efficiency. 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. Determine how each contract fits into existing procure-to-pay buying channels (e.g., catalog-based, non-catalog, punchout). Assess contract structure and terms to identify the most efficient way to enable purchasing within Ivalua. Define purchase order setup requirements based on contract details, including: Spend allocation and limits. PO and line-item structure for catalog or non-catalog orders. Perform any additional tasks or responsibilities as assigned by the manager/ project lead. Candidate Requirements/Must Have Skills 5 years of relevant experience with procurement technologies (preferably Ivalua). 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 Applicable certifications (Ivalua or similar procurement platforms) considered a plus. Advanced MS Excel expertise (pivot tables, v-lookups, macros) considered an asset. Applicable industry experience (Procurement, Retail) considered a strong asset. Education Undergraduate Degree Seniority Level Mid-Senior level Employment Type Contract Job Function Finance Location Toronto, Ontario, Canada #J-18808-Ljbffr