Procurement Manager

RailWorks Corporation; Guelph; On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Procurement Specialist to join their corporate procurement team. This role involves overseeing non-product categories, enhancing procurement strategies, and leveraging data analytics for decision-making. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in procurement, particularly within the construction or rail sectors, and demonstrate strong negotiation and analytical skills. This innovative firm values collaboration and offers a supportive work environment, ensuring that your contributions lead to impactful outcomes. If you're looking to grow your career in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with company match

Performance incentives

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of procurement experience, preferably in construction or rail sectors.
• Advanced skills in JD Edwards and Power BI for data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Manage non-product categories and drive procurement strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Establish partnerships with suppliers and optimize procurement processes.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiating supplier agreements

Data analytics

Cost control systems

Collaboration and communication skills

Solution-oriented approach

Knowledge of Railroad signals

Customs and importing processes

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

JD Edwards

Power BI

MS Excel

SharePoint

Job description

Benefits Offering
RailWorks is committed to helping our employees live better lives. We offer comprehensive benefits packages to eligible employees, including competitive pay, medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, and additional performance incentives.

Pay Range: $110000 - $130000 / year

Position Summary
Reporting to the Director of Global Procurement, this role will be an integral part of the corporate procurement team with engagement in many aspects across the organization. It will focus on managing non-product categories, driving innovation and continuous improvement within the procure to pay processes, and support the organization with data analytics and timely project execution.

Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties

Procurement strategy and oversight

• Non-product segment focus for oversight and management of all categories within (Mobile phones, GPO, office equipment)
• Support and enhance corporate procurement strategy aligned with business objectives
  • Cost savings initiatives
  • Data analytics
  • Policies / procedures
  • Auditing / reporting / gatekeeper for procurement compliance

Strategic sourcing and management

• Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with key suppliers
• Market analysis of supply chain to optimize service level, pricing
  • Benchmarking of alternatives
• Manage Master Supplier Agreements and key vendor contracts
• Manage Supplier KPIs and performance
• Support local business unit needs
• Support corporate procurement team on various initiatives as needed

Cost control and spend analysis

• Monitoring procurement spend / savings
  • Implement data-driven procurement strategies using spend analytics
• Optimize working capital (reporting and coordination with finance)
• Oversee supplier programs
• Identify cost savings opportunities
• Ensure procure to pay process aligns with corporate SOPs and contractual obligations
• Manage corporate subcontracting processes
• Manage procurement audit process and controls in collaboration with other departments (P-card, JDE spend, fuel card programs, subcontracting)

Technology – SharePoint / JDE / Process optimization

• Ensure data integrity within procure to pay process
• Provide user training, troubleshooting, and process improvement support for organization
• Manage JDE inventory needs
• Partner with IT to enhance systems functionalities
• Manage and optimize Power BI Dashboards and reporting to drive data-driven decision making
• Serve as the subject matter expert for JDE Edwards procurement module

Required Skills and Qualifications
• 5-10 years Procurement experience (within construction, industrial or rail sector preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Fluent with JD Edwards, Power BI, MS Excel advanced skills
• Negotiating supplier agreements
• Cost control systems
• Analyze procurement data and develop strategic recommendations
• Knowledge of Railroad signals and communications systems an asset
• Expertise in customs and importing processes would be an asset
• Solution-oriented approach
• Team-focused with good collaboration and communication skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
• Primarily works indoors but may occasionally be outdoors on construction sites.
• Frequently sits, stands, walks, reads, writes, and uses a computer keyboard.
• May occasionally be exposed to harsh weather conditions or loud noise.

This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position. There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned.

RailWorks is North America’s leading track and transit system experts for over 100 years and with 45 offices across the U.S. and Canada. We take on challenging projects every day and our success relies on a collaborative and open-minded work environment that encourages teamwork, positivity, and ingenuity. We are committed to creating a culture of trust, respect, and acceptance. RailWorks also offers opportunities to grow your career, develop your skills, and pursue success.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with PNR RailWorks without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristics protected by law.

PNR RailWorks is committed to fostering an equitable, accessible, and inclusive workplace. As such, PNR RailWorks will ensure reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities throughout the hiring process, including the interview. If selected for an interview, requests for accommodation can be confidentially made to a member of the recruitment team who will arrange in advance for reasonable and appropriate accommodation for fair and equitable assessment throughout the process.