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BGIS; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

BGIS is seeking a Procurement Specialist in Vancouver to collaborate with Procurement Managers on a variety of sourcing projects, RFXs, contract reviews and supply chain initiatives. The role emphasizes strategic planning, competitive bidding, and supplier relationship management.

The position requires 5–10 years of relevant experience, knowledge of strategic sourcing, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of relevant work experience
• Knowledge of strategic sourcing requirements and practices
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to assist in the development and execution of supplier contract agreements
• Advanced analytical and problem solving skills
• MS Office proficiency; ability to learn proprietary databases
• Strong communication in English (verbal and written)
• Facilities Management/Property Management experience is an asset

Responsibilities

• Engages stakeholders to understand business requirements
• Develops and recommends strategic sourcing plans for manager review
• Implements strategic plans and drives cost savings
• Assist in development and execution of supplier sourcing strategies
• Assist with implementation of sourcing strategy
• Maintain supplier relationships and contract agreements
• Maintain knowledge of strategic sourcing best practices and industry trends
• Review and process purchase orders
• Use standard templates for RFx templates, contracts, SOWs and SLAs
• Support Procurement team and other duties as assigned

Skills

Experience

Strategic sourcing

Project management

Analytical skills

MS Office

Stakeholder management

Ethics

Client service

Tenacity

Communication (English)

FM/Property mgmt knowledge

Education

Supply Chain Management designation (P/SCMP)

Job description

BGIS is a leading provider of customized facility management and real estate services. With our combined team of over 6, 500 globally, we relentlessly focus on enabling innovation through the services we deliver, while actively looking for new opportunities that will enable innovation for our clients’ businesses. Globally, we manage over 320 million square feet of client portfolios across 30,000+ locations in North America, Europe, Middle East, Australia and Asia. Further information is available at www.bgis.com

SUMMARY

The Procurement Specialistis responsible for collaborating with Procurement Managers on a multitude of Procurement projects ranging from RFXs, contract management reviews and other supply chain management initiatives.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Planning & Delivery

• Engages stakeholders to understand business requirements
• Develops and recommends strategic plans for Manager review
• Implements strategic plans
• Assist in the development and recommendation of sourcing strategies that maximize value and mitigate risks to the company and its clients.
• Assist with the implementation of the sourcing strategy
• Achieves improvements in operational efficiencies and cost savings as a result

Competitive Bids

• Support the execution of end-to-end competitive bid process for strategic plans
• Develops and maintains effective relationships with suppliers
• Develops, implements, amends and monitors supplier contractual agreements

Strategic Sourcing Best Practices & Industry Trends

• Maintains in-depth and current category knowledge as well as knowledge of strategic sourcing best practices and industry trends
• Provides category and strategic sourcing subject matter expertise
• Reviews and approves vendor set up requests and vendor information changes
• Perform Anti-Bribery and Corruption due diligence

Purchase Order Administration

• Reviews requests and process purchase orders
• Prepare, send and file Purchase Orders on a daily basis meeting established quality standards.
• Responsible for daily maintenance of existing Purchase Orders.

Support

• Utilize standard templates for all strategic sourcing activity including but not limited to RFx templates, contract agreements, scopes of work, service level agreements, and letters of agreements
• Ensure adherence to Company Policies, Processes and Work Instructions
• Support Procurement team members as required

Other

• Other duties and special projects as assigned

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• 5-10 years of relevant work experience
• Knowledge of strategic sourcing requirements and practices. Maintains current knowledge
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to assist in the development and execution of supplier contract agreements
• Advanced analytical and problem solving skills
• Computer proficiency in MS Office applications. Ability to quickly learn proprietary databases
• Ability to build and manage relationships with various stakeholders
• Has working knowledge and experience in own discipline
• Continues to build knowledge of the organization, processes and customers
• Uses prescribed guidelines or policies to analyze and resolve problems
• Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction
• High degree of business ethics and accountability
• High degree of client service orientation
• Possesses a team spirit and strong collaboration
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Tenacity to overcome challenges to deliver on commitments
• Good English communication skills both verbal and written
• Facilities Management/ Property Management experience, an asset

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

• Partial or full completion of Supply Chain Management Professional Designation from Purchasing Management Association of Canada, or equivalent, an asset

This is a regular, full-time position with a salary range of $63,397 - $79,246 per annum. The starting salary will be based on the successful candidate’s competencies, including but not limited to experience, education and performance related to this role.