Procurement Specialist

Achievers Corp.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Achievers Corp. is seeking a Procurement Specialist to enhance our procurement operations in Toronto. This role involves managing procurement processes and fostering strategic vendor relationships to achieve cost-effective and compliant solutions. If you're detail-oriented with strong analytical skills and a passion for operational excellence, we invite you to join our innovative team and help shape our procurement function.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Parental Leave Top-up

Health Benefits and Life Insurance Coverage

RRSP Matching

Flexible Vacation

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Full access to the LinkedIn Learning Library

Internal Mentorship Program

Employee Resource Groups

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in procurement or vendor management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with IT contract terms and conditions.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement processes including sourcing and vendor evaluation.
• Manage procurement across diverse categories like technology and marketing.
• Contribute to OPEX budget management and cost optimization.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or supply chain

Tools

ERP platforms

ZIPHQ

Job description

About Achievers

The Achievers Employee Experience Platform is more than a thank you program. Our recognition platform inspires employees to recognize everyone, everyday, and everywhere – driving results that matter. With almost 4 million global users, the Employee Experience Platform empowers employees in over 170 countries. Visit us at www.achievers.com to learn more and check out our platform in action here. Join our team of A-players who bring passion to our purpose and believe that meaningful change can create extraordinary outcomes.

Our commitment to you:

At Achievers, we hire you for you because we value the unique perspective and individuality that each person brings to our team. We are committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace where you belong, and your contributions are celebrated. Together, we achieve more by combining our unique strengths, fostering collaboration, and inspiring each other to reach new heights.

As a Procurement Specialist at Achievers, you will be a key contributor to our strategic sourcing and procurement operations across hardware, software, and services. In this cross-functional role, you’ll collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to deliver cost-effective, timely, and compliant procurement solutions. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Procurement, you’ll support the full procurement lifecycle—from vendor selection and negotiation to contracting and onboarding—while helping shape procurement best practices and policy documentation. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, proactive professional with strong commercial acumen, excellent communication skills, and a passion for driving operational excellence.

What you'll do:

• Lead end-to-end procurement processes within defined spend thresholds, including sourcing, vendor evaluation and selection, contract negotiation, and onboarding—leveraging ZIP for workflow efficiency.
• Drive cost savings and reduce risk by securing favourable pricing and contract terms.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams such as IT, Product, Engineering, Marketing, Legal, and Information Security to align procurement strategies with organizational goals and compliance requirements.
• Foster and maintain strong, strategic vendor relationships to support long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships.
• Manage procurement across diverse categories including technology, marketing, sales, security, and corporate services.
• Contribute to OPEX budget management, conduct category spend analysis, and identify opportunities for cost optimization, consolidation, and vendor rationalization.
• Support key procurement metrics including negotiated savings, software budget run-rate reduction, procurement cycle time, category spend analysis, total addressable spend, and overall procurement ROI.
• Play an active role in shaping and promoting the procurement function and brand within Achievers.

What we're looking for:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in procurement, vendor management, or customer-facing support roles.
• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to build and maintain. relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Ability to scale from tactical tasks (e.g., PO creation) to strategic initiatives (e.g., vendor discussions).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Operational excellence mindset, including experience improving internal processes and resolving. AP/Payment issues.
• High ethical standards with a commitment to clear, transparent communication.
• Eagerness to continuously learn and grow with the procurement function.
• Familiarity with IT contract terms and conditions; comfortable negotiating legal terms is a strong asset.
• Experience with procurement and financial systems such as ticketing tools, ZIPHQ, and ERP platforms.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills, with a passion for process adherence and follow-through.
• Experience managing procurement across categories including software, hardware, professional services, and facilities.
• Prior experience with software implementation projects (e.g., ZIP) is highly desirable.
• Experience in policy development and compliance is a significant bonus—especially the ability to help create and maintain procurement policy documentation and ensure adherence to existing policies.
• Proficiency in procurement reporting and spend analysis.
• Nice to have: CPSM or CIPS certification.

Why you’ll love working at Achievers:

- We are passionate about disruptive technology that’s rooted in science, research and data.

- We understand the value of employee success in the workplace and have been recognized in numerous publications for our contributions to HR, for technical excellence, and for our outstanding workplace culture!

- We foster an environment of connection, security, and community. You’ll feel at home, without reservation.

- We believe in moving quickly, failing fast, and adapting to change.

- We enjoy coming to work every day because we believe in our product and love our culture.

- We’re committed to achieving excellence in everything we do.

Benefits & Perks for permanent full time employees:

Competitive Pay

Parental Leave Top-up

???? Health Benefits and Life Insurance Coverage Upon Your First Day

RRSP Matching

️ Flexible Vacation

???? Employee and Family Assistance Program

Full access to the LinkedIn Learning Library

Internal Mentorship Program

Employee-Led Employee Resource Groups

A beautiful office space located in Liberty Village, Toronto

Participation in our Points-based Employee Recognition Program

Opportunities for professional development and career growth

Our work environment:

Achievers is a hybrid-first company located at 99 Atlantic Ave in Liberty Village, Toronto. Our hybrid work experience is designed to cultivate an engaging employee experience, where pioneering research intersects with cutting-edge technology. We strongly believe that collocating teams increases the chance to innovate together, foster passive learning, create spontaneous connections, and promote better communication.

Achievers does not offer employment to prospects without first ensuring that qualified candidates speak directly with the hiring manager and a member of our HR team. All qualification will be done face-to-face, whether that is in person or over Zoom. Achievers does not send out offers of employment without meeting candidates and does not offer employment via text. If you are requested for any personal information via text and/or without having met a member of our hiring team in person, please disregard.

Our employees are a diverse and inclusive team of passionate, hardworking individuals. Achievers is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an environment where our employees can do the best work of their lives. We encourage all qualified candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply to join our A-Player family.

Achievers is committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any accommodations for your interview, such as assistive technology, wheelchair accessibility, or alternative formats of materials, please let us know. We are happy to make necessary arrangements to support your needs.

Achievers does not use AI to make hiring decisions. When you apply to work with us, a real person reads your application—every time. We believe in thoughtful, human-centred hiring, and we think your experience, personality, and potential can’t be judged by an algorithm. That’s why we keep it personal and take the time to get to know each qualified candidate.