Sr. Procurement Specialist

CRH Canada; Oakville; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sr. Procurement Specialist to enhance their procurement strategies and vendor relations. This role involves leveraging industry best practices to ensure the quality and stability of goods and services, while managing contracts and supplier performance. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong negotiation and analytical skills. Join a company recognized as one of Greater Toronto's Top 100 Employers, where you can make a significant impact on the construction and building materials sector. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to advance their career in a dynamic and supportive workplace.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation package

Group Medical, Extended Health and Dental Plan

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Voluntary Savings Program – TFSA & RRSP

Three - Four weeks’ vacation

Service Awards

Employee Referral Program

Mileage Program

Discounts on gym membership

Discounts on home and auto insurance

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain roles.
• Strong negotiation and cost analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage sourcing strategies and vendor relationships.
• Negotiate contracts and manage supplier performance.

Skills

Negotiation

Cost Analysis

Data Analysis

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Post-Secondary Degree/Diploma in Business Administration

Experience in Procurement/Supply Chain

Job description

Direct message the job poster from CRH Canada

A CRH Company is currently hiring an Sr. Procurement Specialist to join their growing team!

Who we are

Recognized as one of Greater Toronto's Top 100 Employers, CRH Canada and its Dufferin group of companies are one of the country's largest vertically integrated materials and construction companies. We manufacture and supply a diverse range of superior building materials and products for use in the construction and maintenance of infrastructure, housing, and commercial projects. Our materials and products are widely used in construction projects of all sizes across the country.

CRH is a leading provider of building materials solutions that build, connect and improve our world. Employing 78,500 people at 3,390 operating locations in 29 countries, CRH has market leadership positions in both North America and Europe.

Why Work with Us?

• Competitive Compensation package
• Group Medical, Extended Health and Dental Plan starting from Day 1
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan from Day 1
• Voluntary Savings Program – TFSA & RRSP
• Three - Four weeks’ vacation
• Service Awards
• Employee Referral Program
• Mileage Program
• Discounts on gym membership, telecommunications, home and auto insurance

Term: Full Time

Position: Sr. Procurement Specialist

Start Date: April/May 2025

As the Sr. Procurement Specialist, you will be responsible for supporting the overall quality and stabilization of the company’s goods and services supply. Through leveraging your knowledge of industry best practices and best-in-class sourcing methodologies, you will support vendor relationships, ensure business continuity in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, and maintain effective contract management and global partnerships. Negotiation and cost management skills will be an integral part of this role.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and manage company's overall sourcing strategy, leveraging industry best practices, commodity experience, sourcing methodology and global partnerships
• Generate and implement efficient sourcing and category management strategies
• Coordinate the implementation of the awarded programs and understand company's operations needs and requirements
• Managing RFIs, RFQs and RFPs, including schedules of compliance in detail, defining criteria to meet and evaluating bids.
• Negotiating contracts with key suppliers, reviewing supplier scorecards, and proposing alternative solutions while continuously seeking to reduce dependency on single-source suppliers through strategic partnerships.
• Managing supplier relationships including the tracking of supplier performance, overall supply availability, pricing, and quality.
• Build relationships with vendors and key suppliers.
• Developing, implementing, and maintaining savings and cost avoidance projects, ensuring to track and adjust savings planned vs. carried out.
• Ensuring to gather all necessary documentation from required internal and external stakeholders.
• Execute analyses and make suggestions for improvement of overall sourcing strategy.
• Responsible for gathering, preparing, and managing documents like quotes, proposals and purchase terms and conditions from suppliers. Manage Requests for Information, Requests for Quotes or Requests for Proposal, including schedules of compliance in their details, defining the criteria to meet and evaluate the bids from the suppliers.
• Proactively resolve issues (i.e., material shortages, quality issues, etc.) with vendors and internal customers using organizational savvy and critical thinking skills.
• Ensuring and managing contracts and overall procurement process is adhered to and in compliance with legal and financial processes.

Requirements:

• Post-Secondary degree/diploma in Business Administration, Procurement/Supply Chain and/or 4+ years of experience within a similar type of role.
• Understanding of Building Materials and Construction business
• Sound knowledge in negotiation, cost analysis, data analysis and custom reporting.
• Previous experience working within a fast-paced, matrix-driven environment.
• Agility to work independently with the ability to shift priorities in a fast-growing environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex information to technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
• Comfortable managing and reporting on multiple projects concurrently.
• Ability to concisely communicate escalations, requirements and issues to suppliers, peers, management, and customers with clarity.
• Keeps an entrepreneurial mindset, deep curiosity, and a passion for learning & growth.
• Demonstrates strong self-efficacy and ability to take initiative in problem solving.
• Strong team player with a willingness to collaborate and the ability to persuade, influence and motivate.
• Available for occasional travel.

CRH Canada Group Inc. recognizes Canada’s diverse landscape. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Project Management, Business Development, and Supply Chain

Industries

Agriculture, Construction, Mining Machinery Manufacturing, Construction, and Building Construction