Procurement Coordinator (1 year contract)

Toronto Parking Authority; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking team as a Procurement Coordinator, where you'll play a vital role in enhancing procurement activities at a respected public sector organization. This position offers the chance to work collaboratively with stakeholders, leveraging your expertise in SAP to drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance. With a focus on exceptional customer service and innovative solutions, you'll be instrumental in optimizing procurement processes and enhancing overall efficiency. If you're passionate about making a difference in procurement and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience in purchasing, logistics, or procurement.
• Knowledge of project management and contract management processes.

Responsibilities

• Establish and support best practices in SAP throughout the Procure-to-Pay process.
• Evaluate purchasing requests and process Purchase Orders accurately.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Post-secondary diploma/degree in Business Administration

Equivalent work experience

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Procurement Coordinator (1 year contract)

Join Our Team as a Procurement Coordinator!

Are you ready to make a significant impact at the Toronto Parking Authority? Reporting to the Manager of Strategic Sourcing and Procurement, the Procurement Coordinator plays a pivotal role in facilitating procurement activities in SAP. This position supports business units and leadership by championing best practices throughout the Procure-to-Pay process, establishing robust process controls through governance and reporting.

As a Procurement Coordinator, you'll provide exceptional customer service and be an innovative and creative business partner for internal stakeholders. You'll be the gatekeeper for governance of Purchasing processes in SAP, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement across the Toronto Parking Authority.

This highly collaborative role involves working closely with stakeholders, leveraging your deep understanding of the business to drive results and enhance customer satisfaction. If you're passionate about procurement and eager to contribute to a forward-thinking team, we want to hear from you!

Major Responsibilities:

1. Establish, execute and support continuous improvement of best practices in SAP throughout the Procure-to-Pay process
2. Interpret supplier contracts and set Purchase Orders and SAP contracts for efficient execution and effective controls
3. Evaluate purchasing requests from business stakeholders and process Purchase Orders while maintaining appropriate documentation against established contracts, accurate cost accounting, and effective spend controls
4. Understand procurement and accounting policies to meet expected outcomes
5. Act as a liaison providing training and hands-on support to business stakeholders on SAP best practices, especially creating purchase requisitions and receiving
6. Support continuous improvement of established processes
7. Provide reports to business owners related to budget controls, spend management, and timely receiving
8. Support documentation activities related to purchasing to meet audit requirements
9. Develop internal dashboards, metrics, and benchmarks for evaluating continuous improvement

Qualifications, Education, and Experience:

1. Post-secondary diploma/degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
2. Minimum three (3) years of experience in purchasing, logistics, or procurement and relationship management
3. Experience in the public sector (preferred)
4. Knowledge of project management and contract management processes (desirable)
5. Experience with large ERP systems (such as SAP)
6. Experience with PR/PO/Receiving functions in SAP or similar ERP systems (essential)

Skills:

• Confident, independent team player capable of partnering with stakeholders
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills (oral, written, visual)
• High accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong desire for continuous process improvement
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with an ability to meet deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word and Excel
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to interpret supplier contractual terms (preferred)
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, leveraging creativity and sound judgment
• Detail-oriented with flexibility to handle competing priorities in a dynamic environment