Senior Procurement Specialist

Alta Genetics; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Senior Procurement Specialist, where your expertise in procurement and sourcing will drive impactful results. You will engage with suppliers, execute competitive sourcing events, and collaborate across departments to ensure effective acquisition of goods and services. This role offers the opportunity to influence procurement strategies and contribute to organizational success. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and have a passion for optimizing supply chains, this is your chance to make a difference in the dairy and beef industry.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of procurement experience, preferably in indirect procurement.
• Strong knowledge of procurement systems and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Execute procurement activities to support internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with global functions to align sourcing activities.

Skills

Procurement and Sourcing

Supplier Engagement

Contract Management

Data Analysis

Multi-lingual (Spanish, Portuguese)

Education

Bachelor's Degree

APICS Certification

CSCP Certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Procurement Systems

Job description

Job Description

As the Senior Procurement Specialist, you will play a key role in executing procurement and sourcing activities to support internal stakeholders across the URUS organization. You will focus on supplier engagement, competitive sourcing, and procurement coordination, working closely with various departments to ensure timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services.

Sourcing Support:

• Plan and execute RFX events (RFI, RFQ, RFP)
• Assist in evaluating potential suppliers, support the execution and onboarding process, and coordinate bid evaluations and supplier comparisons
• Develop scope documents and evaluation criteria for sourcing events in consultation with stakeholders

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work collaboratively with global functions to clarify purchasing needs and align sourcing activities with organizational timelines
• Support the organization's procurement transformation

Supplier Engagement & Contracting Support:

• Obtain competitive quotes and maintain records of supplier performance and pricing
• Support new vendor identification and qualification initiatives
• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and redlining commercial terms
• Coordinate internal reviews with Legal, Finance, and Operations to finalize contracts
• Monitor contract performance and support change requests or amendments

Documentation & Reporting:

• Maintain detailed records of supplier quotes, evaluations, and sourcing decisions
• Highlight sourcing risks or inefficiencies for mitigation or escalation
• Contribute to spend analysis, savings reporting, and benchmarking activities
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) for suppliers and sourcing projects

Policy & Compliance:

• Act as a procurement policy advocate
• Support internal audits and contribute to supplier performance tracking
• Reinforce the use of preferred channels to promote policy adherence

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., APICS, CSCP) highly beneficial
• 5+ years of relevant procurement and tactical sourcing experience, preferably in indirect procurement
• Multi-lingual capabilities in Spanish and Portuguese highly desired
• Strong knowledge of procurement systems and Microsoft Excel
• Proven ability to build relationships, provide excellent service, and collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners
• Track record of effectively identifying and solving supply chain challenges
• Proficient in data analysis tools and techniques
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally approximately 10%

About Us

URUS, a holding company with cooperative and private ownership, comprises a family of businesses at the heart of the dairy and beef industry – Alta Genetics, GENEX, Genetics Australia, Leachman Cattle, Jetstream, PEAK, SCCL, Trans Ova Genetics, and VAS. Each organization has its unique identity, products, and services. These companies work globally to provide cutting-edge dairy and beef genetics, reproductive services, dairy management information, and a range of products to help bovines reach their full genetic potential. URUS operates in 17 countries with approximately 2,800 employees.