Strategic Procurement Specialist
4 days ago
The Opportunity:
The Strategic Procurement Specialist will be an important member of the ApplyBoard
Corporate Finance team. This role will be responsible for all aspects of Procurement to support
ApplyBoard’s global business and will report to the Director of Strategic Sourcing in the
Kitchener HQ office.
The Specialist will be responsible for managing both the strategic and tactical
procurement objectives primarily for low to moderate risk engagements. He/she will also be
expected to work directly with Legal Counsel and other leaders on a regular basis.
The Specialist will partner with the Director to establish and implement short and long
- term procurement goals, strategic plans, policies and procedures for the organization. The role
will mitigate risk, leverage technology, contribute towards process and systems improvements,
and reduce the overall cost of ownership and acquisition.
- This is a perfect opportunity for a recent graduate to gain valuable experience. The position offers excellent personal and career development opportunities to the right
- What you'll be doing everyday:
- Execute procurement strategies across the enterprise to ensure consistent and high-quality value delivery-
- Lead contract negotiations with key internal stakeholders, legal counsel and support groups for low to moderate engagements-
- Manage the supplier contract lifecycle management process-
- Implement best practices in procurement and supplier management to support commercial and operational objectives and risk management-
- Serve as a key contact for procurement-related questions, training, policy and procedure interpretation and alignment by all departments-
- Maintain strong working relationships with suppliers to assure cost, quality and delivery targets are met-
- Contribute towards the Procure-to-Pay upcoming NetSuite system implementation and business changes globally-
- Provide monthly/ad hoc PO and spend reporting to Finance and audit support-
- Provide training and mentor business partners on procurement processes-
- Drive business process improvements for procurement operations- What you bring to the table:
- University graduate with a strong academic record; business, finance or economics background required-
- CSCMP certification or equivalent a plus but not required-
- 1 - 3 years of related prior work experience-
- Experience in technology or financial services an asset-
- Good people and communication skills, verbal & written-
- Superb attention to detail resulting in “0-defect” analysis-
- Proactive and goal-oriented personality, good at juggling multiple tasks-
- Collaborative style and experience with cross-functional teams-
- Must enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and be flexible to react to changing priorities-
- Personal fit with ApplyBoard culture: adhering to the highest standard of integrity, high energy, sense of humor, friendly, team player-
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills required; experience with Netsuite, Hyperion and Business-
- Strong financial analysis skills-
- Fluency in written and spoken English required, other languages are a plus but not required- Life at ApplyBoard:
- By joining our team, you have the opportunity to:
- Join the fastest-growing technology company in Canada, with many opportunities for growth and advancement-
- Work alongside a globally diverse team of over 1,500 team members based in over 25 countries, who speak more than 75 languages.-
- Make a difference in the lives of thousands of students as they explore educational opportunities-
- Want to learn more about ApplyBoard, read our- Life at ApplyBoard Blog
- , and be sure to follow us on our- LinkedIn page
- .- About ApplyBoard
- ApplyBoard was named the fastest-growing technology company in Canada by Deloitte, ranking #1 on the Technology Fast 50 list in 2019 and #2 in 2020.
- ApplyBoard was also been named to LinkedIn’s list of Top Startups in 2020 and 2021 and TechTO’s list of top Canadian Rocketship companies to accelerate your career in the Tech Industry.
- In 2021, ApplyBoard announced a C$375M Series D funding on a C$4B valuation. This funding will allow us to further invest in our technology, grow our team around the world, and serve more students on our mission to educate the world. Thank you for your interest in ApplyBoard. Please note that only qualified applicants that have been selected for an interview will be contacted.
- ApplyBoard is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. If you require any accommodations or assistance during the recruitment process, please let us know.
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