Senior Procurement Specialist Operations Oakville, Ontario

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.

Our team is growing and we're looking for people who follow their passion, think differently and want to make an impact. Ours is a fast paced, ever changing environment. Geotabbers accept that challenge and are willing to take on new tasks and activities - ones that may not always be described in the initial job description. Join us for a fulfilling career with opportunities to innovate, great benefits, and our fun and inclusive work culture. Reach your full potential with Geotab.

Who you are:

We are always looking for amazing talent who can contribute to our growth and deliver results Geotab is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist. As a member of the Procurement team, you will collaborate with various departments, vendors, and stakeholders to develop and implement procurement strategies that align with our business objectives. The position will also help to coordinate new product launches as well as maintaining quality data in our system.

What you'll do:

The Senior Procurement Specialist will be responsible for managing the procurement process, ensuring the acquisition of goods and services at the best possible value for the organization. This position will be responsible for building relationships with supply chain stakeholders and contract manufacturers (CMs) for purchase order management, ensuring stock availability, price negotiations and ensuring continuity of supply.

How you'll make an impact

- Develop and implement procurement process strategies to optimize cost efficiency and quality of goods and services.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their procurement needs and provide guidance on procurement process, policies and regulations.
- Ensure that all purchases are made in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures, adhering to ethical and legal standards, and following established procurement guidelines.
- Maintain purchase order accuracy (e.g., quantities, pricing, ship dates, delivery dates, payment terms) and system data accuracy (e.g., lead-times, minimums, minimum order quantity (MOQ), pricing, reorder point levels) to enable the effectiveness of key systems (D365, MyAdmin) and processes.
- Support new product launches by sharing drawings with CMs and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to review samples/betas to ensure products are set up to be ordered in an efficient and scalable way.
- Manage engineering change order(s) (ECO)/engineering change notification (ECN) with internal stakeholders and coordinate necessary product specification revisions and deviations as needed with suppliers.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and technological advancements in procurement, continually seeking opportunities for innovation and improvement.
- Monitor supplier performance on an ongoing basis, assessing their compliance with contractual obligations, quality standards, and delivery schedules.
- Collaborate with suppliers to address any performance issues or identify opportunities for improvement.
- Foster and maintain relationships with suppliers, nurturing open communication channels and promoting collaboration to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
- Assist leadership in procurement reports, quarterly audits, process improvements and other strategies/tasks as required.

What you'll bring to the role

- Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Supply Chain Management or related field.
- Equivalent combination of education and/or work experience in related field may be substituted.
- 5-8 years in a procurement or supply chain role.
- Strong knowledge of resource planning software, such as Microsoft Dynamics D365.
- Experience working with contract manufacturers (CMs) for purchase order management, price negotiations, and ensuring continuity of supply.
- Has past experience in new product launches and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
- Has managed engineering change orders (ECOs) and engineering change notifications (ECNs).

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

At Geotab, we have adopted a flexible hybrid working model in that we have systems, functions, programs and policies in place to support both in-person and virtual work. However, you are welcomed and encouraged to come into our beautiful, safe, clean offices as often as you like. When working from home, you are required to have a reliable internet connection with at least 50mb DL/10mb UL. Virtual work is supported with cloud-based applications, collaboration tools and asynchronous working. The health and safety of employees are a top priority. We encourage work-life balance and keep the Geotab culture going strong with online social events, chat rooms and gatherings. Join us and help reshape the future of technology

We believe that ensuring diversity is fundamental to our future growth and progress and is an integral part of our business. We believe that success happens where new ideas can flourish – in an environment that is rich in diversity and a place where people from various backgrounds can work together. Geotab encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities during the recruitment and assessment processes and when people are hired. We will ensure the accessibility needs of employees with disabilities are taken into account as part of performance management, career development, training and redeployment processes. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information about our diversity and inclusion as well as accommodation policies and practices, please contact us at careers@geotab.com. By submitting a job application to Geotab Inc. or its affiliates and subsidiaries (collectively, "Geotab"), you acknowledge Geotab's collection, use and disclosure of your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Click here to learn more about what happens with your personal data.

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