Procurement Specialist

**Company Description** We believe in the power of work.** Since 1994, we’ve been partnering with governments and local agencies across Canada to create sustainable employment opportunities for people, businesses and communities. We understand that work gives hope, strengthens relationships and drives economic growth.

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About the role_**

**Location**:Remote - Canada

Like WCG, you believe in the power of work. As a Procurement Specialist, you'll be responsible for developing and executing vendor procurement strategies that align with WCG objectives. You will oversee vendor procurement through collaboration with key colleagues within WCG, while identifying and evaluating potential vendors. You will also seek to understand existing procurement strategies and contacts with the aim of centralizing the process and work with key partners to manage the procurement-to-pay process including budget management and contract compliance.

In this role, you will also track key contract renewal dates to address renewals/cancellations as required, and create and maintain a vendor register and maintain relationships with existing vendors.

**_ What you’ll do_**
- Lead Vendor Procurement procedure and involve key internal stakeholders in process Negotiate contract terms and pricing agreements to achieve favourable terms (in partnership with contract team and the program area Subject Matter Experts (SME)
- Monitor activity during implementation of vendor services when applicable and report out on key metrics when applicable
- Maintain a vendor registry and monitor for key dates
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of contract records, including terms, conditions and expiration dates
- Proactively work with key stakeholders prior to contract end dates to determine future needs (i.e. renewal, RFP, discontinue)
- Build and Maintain relationships with vendors
- Monitor Vendor contracts to ensure compliance with terms, conditions and regulatory requirements
- Liaise with vendors on enhancements/add-ons/user # changes - Coordinate meetings with Vendors and WCG SMEs relating to new product offerings and other opportunities
- Monitor spending vs contracts on implementation and note any variances for further discussion with Finance team and other key stakeholders
- Coordinate sign-offs on progress invoices on implementation
- Identify opportunities to streamline procurement and contract management processes
- Help identify and test suitable procurement tools as required

**Qualifications**
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What you bring_**
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from an accredited college or university in Business or Public Administration, Business Law, Finance, Purchasing, or closely related field
- Over three years of professional experience in a similar Procurement role
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong understanding of MS Excel, MS Word and other relevant tools
- Strong data management skills
- Experience negotiating contracts
- Project Management Experience
- Budget Management Experience
- Ability to work to tight deadlines and to plan and prioritise your own workload, act on own initiative and effectively manage a multi-faceted workload
- Ethics and values focused - Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
- Self-motivating and ability to work remotely

**_ For complete job requirements, see the full Job Description _**_here_**
**Additional Information**
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What we offer_**
- Competitive salary of $70,000 - 75,000 per year
- Comprehensive and flexible health and dental benefits
- RRSP Matching program of 1.5% base earnings
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Generous time-off policies that promote work/life balance
- A diverse and inclusive workplace with a track record of high employee engagement and teamwork
- The opportunity to do work that makes a difference
- ICWCGSUPPORT_
- WCG is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to achieving a workplace that is equitable and representative of Canada’s diverse population. We actively work to attract, develop, and retain employees from diverse and equity-deserving backgrounds who have exceptional ability and the desire to make a difference. We continuously strive to support individual needs and differences in a work environment that is built on inclusivity and respect for everyone._
- WCG is committed to providing an accessible, barrier free recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise us if you require accommodation in advance of any part of the recruitment and selection process._