Sourcing Specialist: Procurement & Supplier Relations

Purolator; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Purolator in Mississauga, ON, is seeking a Sourcing Specialist to support procurement activities for a leading Canada-wide logistics provider. You will review spend patterns, issue RFxs, manage supplier relationships, and maintain contracts databases while collaborating with internal stakeholders.

The role requires university/college level education in commerce or administration with procurement focus, strong procurement knowledge, and excellent Excel and communication skills.

Qualifications

• University or College level education in Commerce or Administration, preferably specializing in Procurement, or equivalent work experience
• Strong knowledge in transportation/logistics/MHE Equipment is required
• Experience with procurement processes, RFx and contract management is expected
• Excellent written proposals and analytical skills, with attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Review spending patterns and identify procurement opportunities
• Manage expiration of agreements and ensure continuous source of supplies
• Prepare and issue RFx’s to potential suppliers
• Collaborate with internal clients to define requirements
• Analyze proposals and negotiate with vendors
• Develop long form agreements where required
• Maintain supplier relationships and contracts database
• Coordinate with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice discrepancies

Skills

Business acumen

Logistics knowledge

Problem analysis

Oral communication

Written communication

Detail oriented

Work under pressure

Independent / Team

MS Excel

Education

Commerce/Administration with procurement focus

Tools

SAP MM

MS Excel

Job description

Purolator in Mississauga, ON, is seeking a Sourcing Specialist to support procurement activities for a leading Canada-wide logistics provider. You will review spend patterns, issue RFxs, manage supplier relationships, and maintain contracts databases while collaborating with internal stakeholders.

The role requires university/college level education in commerce or administration with procurement focus, strong procurement knowledge, and excellent Excel and communication skills.