Procurement Specialist

TEEMA; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in British Columbia is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage procurement services and the bid process. This role involves collaboration with various internal stakeholders, negotiation with suppliers, and adherence to procurement policies. Candidates should possess a relevant university degree and SCMP designation, along with solid experience in managing complex procurement.

Qualifications

• 4-year University Degree or equivalent, preferably in Business Administration.
• Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation or equivalent training.
• 5 to 7 years of experience in complex procurement in British Columbia.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end competitive bid process for procurement.
• Provide procurement advice and collaborate on complex initiatives.
• Negotiate with suppliers and adhere to procurement policies.

Skills

Procurement Management

Negotiation

Market Research

Risk Mitigation

Education

4-year University Degree in Business Administration or relevant field

Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation

Job description

Job Title:Procurement Specialist
Job ID:81260
Location:Vancouver, British Columbia

What you will be doing:

• Provide procurement services including:

• Manage the end-to-end competitive bid process for goods and services procurement.

• Offer procurement advice and guidance to business units and staff, including sourcing strategies, contracting approaches, and interpretation of relevant policies and procedures.

• Collaborate with business units to develop scopes of work, draft RFx documents, manage the solicitation process, coordinate supplier evaluations, and prepare award recommendations.

• Work closely with internal stakeholders such as Capital, IT, Legal, and Finance on complex procurement initiatives to support the development of business requirements and related sourcing strategies.

• Negotiate with suppliers to ensure best value and alignment with organizational goals.

• Mitigate risk by adhering to internal procurement policies, guidelines, and processes, as well as applicable legislation and emerging trends that may impact procurement practices.

• Conduct market research and obtain competitive quotes from multiple sources.

• Maintain accurate and complete records and documentation for all solicitations, responses, purchases, contracts, and related correspondence.

• Deliver high standards of service to internal clients while ensuring compliance with procurement policies, government standards, contractual practices, applicable laws/regulations, and ethical conduct.

• Liaise with suppliers to stay informed on market conditions and supplier performance, and to communicate procurement policies and procedures.

• Analyze current procurement activities and recommend improvements through more efficient methods, standardization, and best practices to reduce costs and enhance service delivery.

• Support the development and implementation of social procurement policies and practices.

What you must have:

• 4-year University Degree or equivalent; University or post-secondary education in a relevant field, preferably in Business Administration.

• Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation, or equivalent combination of training and experience.

• 5 to 7 Years

• Experience in managing complex procurement, including experience in managing competitive public bids for goods and services in British Columbia.

For more information about TEEMA and to consider other career opportunities, please visit our website atwww.teemagroup.com