Procurement Specialist

3 months ago

Waterloo, Canada GHD Full time

**At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.
That’s why we pledge to support and empower all of our people to make a positive impact when working hand in hand with our business to drive change. We'll help you accelerate your career and empower you with the right technology and training as you bring ideas and projects to life.

Together with your colleagues, clients and partners, you'll make an impact that is felt by all. See where your commitment could take you.

**Who are we looking for?**

We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to assist our Waterloo Team. This is a Fixed Contract role of 1 year.

**Bring your curiosity and passion to the technical challenges we solve at GHD. Then see how everyone gets behind you.**

With commitment, there’s no idea too big, no dream too far. We strive to create opportunity for all. Giving you leading training and development programmes to accelerate your growth.
Come and see where your career can take you and the impact your commitment can make.

**Let's solve the big problems together.
**Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:
- Perform all responsibilities within GHD Procurement Guidelines and ensure relevant processes and procedures are followed
- Prepare and submit purchase orders for goods and services consistent with contract requirements
- Review purchase orders for compliance in accordance with GHD Procurement Guidelines
- Assist with vendor onboarding and prequalification
- Provide effective customer service to internal and external customers
- Work closely with the projects team to understand details of procurement requirements
- Negotiate pricing and business terms and, when appropriate, coordinate with Legal Department to minimize risk
- Assist with vendor onboarding and prequalification
- Engaging and discussing Environmental, Sustainable and Governance (ESG) with vendors
- Assist with Sustainable Procurement reporting and analysis
- Accurately enter data in vendor management and procurement systems
- Liaise with suppliers regarding delivery or goods and services
- Initiate and negotiate Framework Agreements with preferred vendors
- Work with Accounts Payable to resolve discrepancies between purchase orders and vendor invoices
- Review and closeout purchase orders
- Maintain Procurement files
- Completes purchasing request and transactions
- Other duties as assigned

**What you will bring to the team**:

- Previous experience utilizing a contract management and/or procure to pay system
- Degree or certification in business administration, procurement, finance, or related field preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of products including Outlook, Teams, Word and Excel
- Strong communication skills and problem-solving skills
- Strong understanding of contractual agreements
- Ability to prioritize and multitask
- Proactive attitude towards work, teamwork, and cooperation
- Bilingual in English and French is considered an asset

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**Take on some of the world’s toughest challenges - with everyone at GHD backing you every step of the way.**

We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact.

See where your commitment could take you with GHD.

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or veteran status.

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