Procurement Specialist- Concord, On

Job ID: 463339
Work Type: Full Time Permanent**It is a great time to join the CRH Canada team CRH Canada is going through an exciting business transformation which demands first-class Talent Management support to drive results.**We are building a world
- class team. Make your mark**You will be a successful addition to our team if you look at change as an opportunity to develop and contribute to the business. You will be successful in your role if you like partnering with the business, presenting new ideas and providing excellent customer service.*
**Title: Procurement Specialist**
**Type: Full time Permanent**Summary/Objective*
We are looking for an experienced Procurement Specialist to maintain and protect quality while stabilizing the supply of our goods and services. Through strategic sourcing, effective contract management, and supportive vendor relationships, this role will ensure business continuity in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Reporting to Canada’s procurement manager, the incumbent is responsible on the following functions:

- Accountable for global sourcing strategies, leveraging industry best practices, commodity experience, sourcing methodology and global partnerships
- Manages supplier relationships; tracks supplier performance, supply/availability, pricing, and quality
- Proactively resolves issues (i.e., material shortages, quality issues, etc.) with vendors and internal customers using organizational savvy and critical thinking skills
- Negotiates contracts with key suppliers, provides supplier evaluations, and proposes alternative solutions
- Creates and tracks all purchase orders and contracts
- Seeks to reduce dependency on single-source suppliers through contracts and strategic partnerships
- Maintains strong internal stakeholder relationships through follow up and communication
- Develop, implement and maintain savings and cost avoidance projects, track and adjust savings planned and carried out.
- Responsible for gathering, preparing and managing documents like quotes, proposals and purchase terms and conditions from suppliers. Manage Requests for Information, Requests for Quotes or Requests for Proposal, including schedules of compliance in their details, define the criteria to meet and evaluate the bids from the suppliers.
- Write the contracts and the related negotiations in accordance with the requirements imposed by legal and financial services.
- Ensure compliance with procurement of (How to buy, SOX) compliance process
- Perform other duties as assigned

**Qualifications*
- Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of experience in purchasing; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Understanding of Building Materials and Construction business
- Strong knowledge of all aspects of purchasing, supplier selection, cost analysis and negotiation
- Proven track record of taking ownership and driving results
- Experience in process improvement
- SAP Experience is preferred

**Required Skills*
- Strong analytical, computer, and software skills; unrelenting organization and attention to detail
- An agile worker who can adapt to shifting business needs in a fast-growing environment
- Comfortable managing and reporting on multiple projects concurrently
- Exhibit a sense of internal and external customer service behind a drive to deliver and achieve results
- Ability to concisely communicate escalations, requirements and issues to suppliers, peers, management, and customers with clarity
- Available for occasional travel
- Keeps an entrepreneurial mindset, deep curiosity, and a passion for learning & growth
- Demonstrates strong self-efficacy and ability to take initiative in problem solving
- Exemplary written and verbal communication; strong diplomatic and collaboration skills

CRH Canada Group Inc. recognizes Canada’s diverse landscape. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent