Procurement/sourcing Specialist

2 weeks ago


Saskatoon, Canada Bioriginal Full time

This role focuses on researching, evaluating, purchasing and procuring inventory to ensure all production and sales demands can be met. The role develops strong relationships with suppliers and vendors, focusing on procuring products at optimal price points, while ensuring quality and timely delivery can be met.

**Responsibilities**:
Sourcing
- Receives and processes purchase requisitions for the purchase of materials and services as requested by the end user.
- Submits request for quotes, and evaluates based on best price, delivery, quality and payment terms.
- Expedites orders as needed and helps to settle any claims.
- Assists logistics on third-party shipment requirements.
- Investigates, tracks and reports on freight costing.
- Assist in establishing, abiding by, and enforcing purchasing procedures.
- Sources and provides samples for stakeholders as requested.

Vendor Management
- Identifies supplier performance metrics and tracks appropriately.
- Manages new supplier set-ups.
- Adheres to, tracks and report on quality management activities as required
- Establishes and maintains supplier relationships

Strategic Initiatives
- Assists, investigates, analyzes and supports Global Strategic Sourcing including evaluations, contract setup and management.
- Negotiates competitive pricing, delivery and payment terms for critical items.
- Identifies, reports on and analyzes strategic purchasing initiatives and contract setup.

**Requirements**:

- Exceptional negotiating skills.
- Minimum of 5 years of procurement experience is required, with a preference for experience in manufacturing and/or food production.
- Strong business acumen.
- Demonstrated skills and knowledge in purchasing practices.
- Strong knowledge of ERP systems, purchasing, scheduling, and planning in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and decision-making.
- Strong communication skills are required, with ability to communicate effectively.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required, especially with Excel.

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Are you able to commute to the office of this on-site role?

**Experience**:

- purchasing: 7 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person



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