Sr. Procurement Specialist

Oldcastle Inc.; Oakville; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sr. Procurement Specialist to join their dynamic team. This role is pivotal in supporting the quality and stability of goods and services supply, leveraging industry best practices to manage vendor relationships and ensure business continuity. The successful candidate will negotiate contracts, implement sourcing strategies, and maintain effective supplier performance, all while thriving in a fast-paced environment. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a company recognized as one of Canada's top employers, where your expertise will directly impact operational success and efficiency.

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

Telecommunications Discounts

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain roles.
• Post-secondary education in Business Administration or related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing strategy and vendor relationships effectively.
• Negotiate contracts and manage supplier performance.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Cost Analysis

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Post-Secondary Degree/Diploma in Business Administration

Experience in Procurement/Supply Chain

Job description

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It is a great time to join the CRH Canada team! CRH Canada is going through an exciting business transformation which demands first-class Talent Management support to drive results.

We are building a world-class team. Make your mark!

You will be a successful addition to our team if you look at change as an opportunity to develop and contribute to the business. You will be successful in your role if you like partnering with the business, presenting new ideas and providing excellent customer service.

A CRH Company is currently hiring a 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
Location: Oakville
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 integral to this role.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Sr. Procurement Manager of Dufferin Construction & Ontario Materials, the incumbent is responsible for the following functions:

• Plan and manage the 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, understanding the company's operations needs and requirements.
• Manage RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs, including schedules of compliance in detail, defining criteria to meet and evaluating bids.
• Negotiate contracts with key suppliers, review supplier scorecards, and propose alternative solutions while continuously seeking to reduce dependency on single-source suppliers through strategic partnerships.
• Manage supplier relationships including tracking supplier performance, overall supply availability, pricing, and quality.
• Build relationships with vendors and key suppliers.
• Develop, implement, and maintain savings and cost avoidance projects, ensuring to track and adjust savings planned vs. carried out.
• Gather all necessary documentation from required internal and external stakeholders.
• Execute analyses and make suggestions for the improvement of the 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, define the criteria to meet and evaluate the bids from the suppliers while maintaining strong internal stakeholder relationships through consistent follow-up and communication.
• Proactively resolve issues (i.e., material shortages, quality issues, etc.) with vendors and internal customers using organizational savvy and critical thinking skills.
• Ensure and manage contracts and the 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 non-technical 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.

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