Procurement Category Specialist

3 weeks ago

Vaughan, Canada Plan Group, Inc. Full time

The Procurement Category Specialist plays a key role in supporting strategic sourcing, supplier management, and cost optimization for electrical construction projects. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong analytical capabilities and a deep understanding of procurement processes in the construction industry.

Key Responsibilities

Category Management & Sourcing

- Support the development and execution of category strategies for electrical materials and equipment.

- Conduct market research and supplier benchmarking to identify sourcing opportunities.

- Assist in RFx processes, bid evaluations, and supplier selection.

Data Analysis & Reporting

- Conduct detailed spend analysis across various categories to identify trends, inefficiencies, and cost-reduction opportunities.

- ?Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) for the procurement function, including savings, supplier performance, material metrics and compliance.

- Research and monitor market trends, pricing fluctuations, and supplier landscapes to inform procurement strategy.

- Monitor and evaluate supplier performance, ensuring adherence to contractual agreements and quality standards.

- Create and maintain dashboards and reports using Excel, Power BI, or similar tools.

- Perform cost analysis and support budgeting and forecasting activities.

Contract Management

- Maintain supplier records, contracts, and performance scorecards.

- Support contract negotiations and ensure compliance with terms and conditions.

- Monitor supplier delivery, quality, and responsiveness.

Process Improvement & Compliance

- Identify and recommend improvements to procurement processes, policies, and procedures to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

- ?Ensure procurement operations are compliant with internal governance structures, budgetary controls, and external regulatory mandates.

- Leverage ERP and e-procurement platforms for data extraction, process automation, and performance monitoring.

- Maintain accurate records of procurement transactions, including purchase orders, invoices, and contract documentation, ensuring traceability and audit readiness.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field.

- ?2+ years of experience in a procurement, purchasing, or supply chain analysis role.

- ?Proven experience in spend analysis, financial modeling, and data interpretation.

- ?Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, financial functions).

- ?Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.

- ?Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex data clearly.

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