Procurement Specialist

Verra Mobility; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 66,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a Procurement Specialist to manage purchasing activities in compliance with industry regulations. The candidate will be responsible for processing purchase orders, managing supplier relationships, and supporting overall procurement operations. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and extensive experience in supply chain management, with expertise in ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of purchasing/supply chain experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office Suite.
• Ability to read and interpret Bills of Materials (BOMs).

Responsibilities

• Conduct purchasing activities and process purchase orders to meet material requirements.
• Manage order confirmations, adjustments, and supplier collaborations.
• Assist Accounting with month-end reconciliations.

Skills

Purchasing

Sourcing

Procurement

Contract Management

Supplier Management

Negotiation

SAP

HR Sourcing

Federal Aviation Regulations

Employee Evaluation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Operations Management

SCMP, CPIM, or CSCP designation

Tools

MS Great Plains Oracle

Arena Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)

Job description

Conduct purchasing activities in compliance with industry regulations ethical standards and company policies.

Process purchase orders (POs) in ERP systems (MS Great Plains Oracle) accurately and efficiently to meet company material requirements.

Ensure a continuous supply chain and timely material deliveries.

Track order confirmations shortages and delays taking corrective action as needed.

Manage order adjustments expediting or de-expediting when necessary.

Prepare and evaluate Requests for Quotes (RFQs) to secure cost-effective and high-quality materials.

Collaborate with suppliers manufacturers and internal teams to optimize procurement.

Action engineering changes as required.

Utilize Arena Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software for data retrieval.

Coordinate with freight forwarders for logistics and transportation needs.

Investigate and resolve discrepancies between orders deliveries and invoices.

Handle defective material returns and supplier follow-ups.

Perform additional procurement-related tasks as assigned.

Regular Duties

Assist Accounting with month-end reconciliations for accurate financial reporting.

Prepare and submit monthly hardware revenue forecasts based on sales data and project schedules.

Work with Project Managers and stakeholders to align procurement with installation timelines.

Provide estimated arrival times and tracking details promptly communicating any shipping delays.

Support Accounts Payable in securing payment approvals for third-party and IT-related invoices.

Collaborate with Sales on manufacturing orders internal invoicing cost adjustments and financial reporting to support reconciliation and timely customer invoicing.

Validate LPR opportunities by cross-referencing supplier quotations with Salesforce data initiating corrections when needed.

Assist Revenue Accounting in preparing customer invoices and applying tariff charges accurately.

Additional Responsibilities

Provide shipping approvals the Shipping department.

Track and record serial numbers for warranty and asset management.

Generate and print Sales Orders for inventory control.

Oversee subscription renewals ensuring uninterrupted service and contractual compliance.

Process hardware returns and manage reversal opportunities.

Support change order requests and coordinate between Sales and Project Managers.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelors degree or certification in Business Administration Operations Management or a related field.

SCMP CPIM or CSCP designation (or actively pursuing).

Minimum 5 years of purchasing / supply chain experience in the manufacturing industry.

Proficiency in ERP systems (MS Great Plains Oracle preferred).

Strong knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint Visio).

Experience with PLM software (Arena or equivalent).

Ability to read and interpret Bills of Materials (BOMs).

Excellent communication negotiation and interpersonal skills.

Strategic thinking adaptability and creativity in problem-solving.

Ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Commitment to quality accuracy and meeting delivery deadlines.

High level of accountability ethics and confidentiality.

Certifications & Memberships

Professional memberships in Supply Chain Canada / SCMA ACSM / APICS or similar preferred.

Certification in Purchasing

Compensation : $66k-$83K CAD

Verra Mobility Values

An ideal candidate for this role naturally works in alignment with the Verra Mobility Core Values :

• Own It. We focus on high performance and drive toward breakthrough outcomes. Our employees ensure accountability optimize and align work focus on the customer and cultivate innovation.
• Do Whats Right. We champion integrity and good character. Our team members model ethical behavior demonstrate good judgment and are courageous.
• Lead with Grace. We express humility and compassion and we are authentic and candid. Our employees demonstrate self-awareness care for others instill trust and communicate effectively.
• Win Together. We believe in growing and inspiring people together. We seek people who collaborate value differences think and act globally foster an engaging work environment and recognize and develop others.

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Verra Mobility is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or protected veteran status.

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

Purchasing,Sourcing,Procurement,Employee Evaluation,HR Sourcing,SAP,Supply Chain Experience,Federal Aviation Regulations,Contract Management,Supplier Management,negotiation,Contracts

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 66 - 83

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