Supply Chain Specialist

Company Description
**WHO ARE WE?**

We've been serving Canadian clients for over 75 years. The companies that began independently and now form Dexterra Group have an outstanding record of supporting the infrastructure and built assets that play a vital role in our society and helping our clients achieve higher performance and productivity. Powered by passionate people, we bring the right teams with the right skills together - offering both experience and regional expertise so companies can operate their day to day, confidently and successfully.

**Job Description**:
**WHAT'S THE JOB?**

Reporting to the Sr. Strategic Sourcing Manger, the Supply Chain Specialist is responsible for seeking out the best business partnerships and negotiating with suppliers to deliver exceptional value, quality, and service to our internal stakeholders. The Supply Chain Specialist supports the strategic procurement of commodities, supplies, equipment and services to be used by Dexterra Group Inc.

The Supply Chain Specialist performs some or all the following duties:

- Assist in the Design, implementation and maintenance of new and existing supply chain processes
- Assist in the development of roadmaps that are inline with Dexterra Group Inc’s competitive strategy and policies, for multiple categories.
- Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products or substitute materials.
- Identify cost savings opportunities and value-added options for assigned categories.
- Identify and determine suppliers through RFX analysis and internal stakeholders requirements.
- Work predominantly with our Supply Chain Support Services, but also link with other business units, nationally and internationally, to establish where synergies and economies of scale exist.
- Analysis of existing and new industry trends within a given category
- Participating in the seamless roll-out of category strategy initiatives across the organization that deliver results in-line with the category strategy.
- Develop and maintain supplier contracts, including Master Service Agreements
- Critically analyze contractual language and provide commentary for review
- Bring forward ideas for process improvements as it relates to Supply Chain initiatives.
- Relationship management with external suppliers and internal stakeholders
- Support operational excellence across the organization related to supply chain initiatives
- Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

**Qualifications**:
**WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?**
- Post-secondary education at an accredited University or College with a degree or diploma in Supply Chain, Business or Commerce or commensurate experience.
- 3 to 5 years' experience in a related position is required.
- Advanced computer skills is a must.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills and with a strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Bilingual -English/French an asset
- Ability to obtain Government of Canada Security Clearance at the Secret Level with the Federal Contractors program

**Competencies**:

- High attention to detail.
- Strong financial, negotiation and presentation Skills.
- Able to demonstrate organizational time management and decisions-making skills.
- Able to work individually and as a team member.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong understanding of category knowledge, supplier capabilities, and distribution processes.
- Attention to health and safety of self and co-workers.

Additional Information
**WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?**
- Be valued - Hybrid work arrangement, benefits on day one, personal days off, RRSP matching, healthcare spending account
- Be developed - with multiple companies under the Dexterra Group umbrella you have multiple options to develop and grow your career
- Office environment with a flexible work schedule, potentially requiring weekends and evenings
- Trained, as necessary, in required safety protocols.

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