Intermediate Buyer / Procurement Analyst to join their corporate team to support Procure to Pay[...]

S.i. Systems; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A corporate team in Calgary is seeking an Intermediate Buyer to manage procurement processes and support the Procure to Pay system. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience, knowledge of SAP and contract terms, and excellent skills in cost management. This position requires engagement in purchasing activities and process optimization while working partially in-office.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in Procurement supporting purchasing and P2P reporting.
• Experience with contract terms interpretation.
• Knowledge of P2P automation tools and processes.

Responsibilities

• Support Corporate purchasing and cost management.
• Manage purchasing processes across Corporate offices.
• Procure goods and services following Procurement policies.
• Design and maintain P2P reporting.
• Advise end-users on spend channels.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Participate in P2P standardization projects.

Skills

Procurement experience

Experience with SAP ECC

Contract interpretation

Cost management

P2P process knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or Supply Chain Management

Procurement certifications (SCMP / CPSM)

Tools

SAP Ariba

Oracle ERP

Job description

Overview

Our client is looking for an Intermediate Buyer to join their corporate team to support Procure to Pay (P2P) process. 2 days in office in Calgary or Saskatoon.

Must have

• Minimum 3 years Procurement experience supporting purchasing and P2P reporting at least one of the following categories: IT Software, IT Hardware, and Professional Services
• Experience with SAP ECC, SAP Ariba and / or Oracle ERPs
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret contract terms such as payment terms, affiliate language, term, etc.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field
• Certifications in disciplines such as Procurement (SCMP / CPSM)
• Knowledge of P2P automation tools, and processes

What you will do

• Support Corporate purchasing execution and cost management across Corporate functions
• Manage and improve purchasing processes across Corporate offices for categories such as IT Software, IT Hardware, Professional Services, Aviation, Facilities Services & Equipment
• Procure goods and services in accordance with Procurement policies, methodology, and procedures
• Design and maintain P2P reporting, including volume & value of POs processed, PR-PO processing time, etc.
• Advise end-users on appropriate spend channels, and identify optimization opportunities
• Identify potential synergies and cost reduction by leveraging scale and volume for purchasing across Corporate offices and identifying improvements in purchasing processes
• Participate in P2P standardization project, and act as P2P SME on other projects, as required