Procurement Assistant

Jooble; Richmond; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Procurement Assistant to support daily operations in their procurement department. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience in procurement and supplier management. This entry-level position involves responsibilities such as spend analysis, vendor management, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in procurement and supplier management.
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and ISO standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist and coordinate daily operations of the procurement department.
• Conduct internal audits to review costs for potential savings.
• Implement procurement strategies and maintain stock levels.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Role Description

The Procurement Assistant will be responsible for assisting and coordinating the daily operations of the procurement department, including food stores. The role involves maintaining the supply chain for both food and non-food items, ensuring compliance with relevant standards. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, with strong analytical skills, focused on quality and compliance in supply chain management.

Responsibilities

• Provide spend analysis and reporting, identify cost-saving opportunities, and track realized savings.
• Develop effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Conduct internal audits to review costs in food and non-food purchases for potential savings.
• Implement procurement strategies, maintain stock levels, and plan for contingencies with alternative sources for critical and single-source products. Review category management strategies to optimize vendor benefits.
• Research and identify new suppliers, goods, and services locally and internationally.
• Monitor supply shortages locally and globally, and mitigate potential obstacles without compromising service, quality, or availability.
• Assist in the tender management process.
• Manage vendors to meet contract requirements, including qualification, targets, and continuous improvement.
• Review supplier performance regarding price, service, and quality; seek better alternatives periodically.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Maintain proper storage conditions for procured items.
• Implement loss prevention standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, supplier management, and contract negotiation.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Attention to detail and multitasking abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in the airline catering industry is an asset.
• Knowledge and experience with HACCP, GMP, and ISO standards.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Purchasing and Supply Chain

Industries

• Software Development