Indirect Procurement Specialist

4 days ago

Oakville, Canada Geotab Full time

**Who we are**:
Geotab ® is a global leader in IoT and connected transportation and certified "Great Place to Work." We are a company of diverse and talented individuals who work together to help businesses grow and succeed, and increase the safety and sustainability of our communities.

Geotab is advancing security, connecting commercial vehicles to the internet and providing web-based analytics to help customers better manage their fleets. Geotab's open platform and Geotab Marketplace ®, offering hundreds of third-party solution options, allows both small and large businesses to automate operations by integrating vehicle data with their other data assets. Processing billions of data points a day, Geotab leverages data analytics and machine learning to improve productivity, optimize fleets through the reduction of fuel consumption, enhance driver safety and achieve strong compliance to regulatory changes.

**Who you are**:
We are always looking for amazing talent who can contribute to our growth and deliver results Geotab is seeking an Indirect Procurement Specialist who will support the executed procurement activities for non-core goods and services that support business operations, including IT, marketing, HR, facilities and other indirect categories. If you love technology, and are keen to join an industry leader — we would love to hear from you

**What you'll do**:
As an Indirect Procurement Specialist you will focus on executing category strategies, building supplier relationships and implementing cost-saving initiatives. You will work closely with the Senior Procurement Specialist and internal stakeholders on projects to ensure efficient and cost-effective procurement processes, providing essential support.

**How you'll make an impact**:

- Support the development and execute sourcing strategies for select indirect categories, ensuring alignment with budget and quality standards.
- Conduct supplier research and manage Request for Solutions (RFs)/Request for Quotation (RFQ)s, evaluating supplier proposals to support strategic sourcing initiatives.
- Collaborate with key suppliers, focusing on relationship maintenance routine performance checks and issue resolution.
- Support contract negotiations under guidance from the Senior Procurement Specialist, working to secure favourable terms and renewals.
- Partner with teams in finance, HR, IT and operations to understand procurement needs and implement best practices.
- Provide guidance on procurement policies and assist with training stakeholders on procurement processes.
- Identify and recommend cost-saving opportunities within assigned categories, optimizing spend where feasible.
- Support process improvements to enhance procurement efficiency and effectiveness.
- Collect and analyze procurement data, assisting in the preparation of reports for Senior Procurement Specialist and business leaders.
- Track savings and performance metrics to assess effectiveness and support informed decision-making.

**What you'll bring to the role**:

- Experience managing sourcing and purchasing within indirect categories such as IT, marking, HR, and facilities, including experience conducting supplier research and managing RFPs/RFQs.
- Proven track record in establishing and maintaining supplier relationships, monitoring performance, and addressing any service issues with experience in basic contract negotiations and renewals.
- Collaborating with various departments (e.g., finance, marketing, legal, IT) to align procurement efforts with business needs, while ensuring compliance with procurement policies.
- Experience identifying cost-saving opportunities and implementing small-scale process improvements to support procurement efficiency and reduce costs.
- Experience collecting and analyzing data, generating basic reports, and tracking key performance areas to measure supplier performance and spending trends.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously, with the ability to successfully prioritize and meet business required deadlines.
- Proficiency with Procurement and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tools for managing source processes, supplier relationships and spend data analysis.

If you got this far, we hope you're feeling excited about this role Even if you don't feel you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

**Please note: Geotab does not accept agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Geotab employees.**

**Why job seekers choose Geotab**:
Flex working arrangements
Home office reimbursement program
Baby bonus & parental leave top up program
Online learning and networking opportunities
Electric vehicle purchase incentive program
Competitive medical and dental benefits
Retirement savings program
- **The above are offered to full-time permanent employees only**

**How we work**:

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