Procurement Assistant

dnata; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Procurement Assistant to enhance their procurement department's efficiency. This role involves coordinating daily operations, managing food stores, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, utilizing strong analytical and communication skills to foster relationships with stakeholders and optimize procurement strategies. If you're detail-oriented and passionate about supply chain management, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in procurement and supplier management.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct spend analysis and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Research Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Role Description

The Procurement Assistant will assist and coordinate the daily operations of the procurement department, including managing food stores. The role requires maintaining an efficient 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, focusing on quality and compliance in supply chain management.

Responsibilities

• Provide spend analysis and reporting to identify cost-saving opportunities and track realized savings.
• Develop successful relationships with stakeholders both internally and externally.
• Conduct internal audits to review costs related to food and non-food purchases and identify potential savings.
• Implement procurement strategies, maintain stock levels, and plan for contingencies with alternative suppliers for critical items.
• Review and optimize category management strategies over multiple years.
• Research and identify new suppliers and products locally and internationally.
• Monitor supply shortages and global trends to prevent obstacles affecting service, quality, or availability.
• Assist in the tender management process.
• Manage vendor relationships to meet contract requirements and drive continuous improvement.
• Review supplier performance regularly, considering price, service, and quality, and explore better alternatives.
• 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 ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related field.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in the airline catering industry is a plus.
• Knowledge and experience with HACCP, GMP, and ISO standards.