Materials Handling Engineer

match box consulting group; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Match Box Consulting Group in Vancouver, Canada seeks an experienced procurement lead to manage end-to-end sourcing processes, evaluate suppliers, and optimize contracts. You will identify risks, drive process improvements, and report to leadership on progress.

The role requires 5+ years in procurement, a SCM mindset, and a strong ability to negotiate and manage key stakeholders. The position is a 24-month contract with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Requires 5 years of procurement and sourcing experience in mid-to-senior roles.
• Experience preparing and evaluating procurement and contract documents; leading negotiations.
• Knowledge of markets and SCM best practices; supplier relationship management.
• Experience in Crown corporation/government environments is an asset.
• Proficient with MS Office and contract/bid laws.

Responsibilities

• Develop procurement strategies and manage processes from strategy to award.
• Identify sourcing risks using analyses of internal state, costs, and market options.
• Report to department manager on status and escalation issues.
• Roll out business process improvements to boost efficiency.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders inside and outside the company.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Negotiation

Contract management

Stakeholder management

MS Office

Education

Undergraduate degree (engineering or business)

SCMP designation

Tools

SAP S4Hana

Job description

Responsible for recommending procurement models and determining appropriate sourcing methods, including the preparation and evaluation of Contracting documents such as Supply Chain Strategy and Con...

Manage procurement processes from strategy to award, while providing support to diverse project teams and internal operational teams.

Identify sourcing and supply risks based on internal current state analysis, financial consideration, best business practice, supply base characteristics, industry offerings, legal considerations, level of risk to the company and any other opportunities or factors unique to the materials to be sourced.

Report regularly to the department manager on the status of sourcing initiatives and escalation issues that may negatively impact the success of the procurement process.

Participate in the identification, development and roll out of business process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.

Develop and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders at all levels within the organization and external to the company.

What you must have:

An undergraduate degree in an engineering or business-related subject (or equivalent combination of qualifications and experience).

5 years of procurement and sourcing experience in progressively mid-level to senior roles(or equivalent combination of education and experience).

A Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) or equivalent designation along with strong knowledge of markets and Supply Chain Management best practices and trends (or equivalent combination of education and experience).

Strong knowledges

Demonstrated ability to successfully navigate challenging supply chain dynamics, overcome logistical and operational hurdles, and optimize performance amid supply chain constraints including determining the optimal risk allocation; the preparation of procurement and contract documents; leading evaluation; leading contractor/supplier negotiations; and supplier relationship management.

Experience operating within a crown corporation, Canadian or Provincial government environment is considered an asset

Strong knowledge of inventory practices and project specific procurements utilizing SAP S4Hana

Experience interacting with First Nations is considered an asset.

Excellent interpersonal, communications, negotiating, project management, planning and organizational skills.

Proficiency with MS Office including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Good understanding of contract and competitive bid laws

Salary/Rate Rate:

$44.00 -$55.00 per hour

Term:

24‑month contract; most likely to extend

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