Strategic Procurement Analyst I | Global Sourcing & AI

Pride-Seeds; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

PRIDE Seeds, a leading brand within GDM, is seeking a focused Procurement & Purchasing Analyst I to organize purchasing transactions and partner with internal customers across North America. The role emphasizes demand planning, sourcing, negotiation, supplier qualification, and governance in alignment with GDM policies.

You will work with cross‑functional teams to analyze spend, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost reductions while ensuring compliance and timely procurement.

Qualifications

• University degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Logistics, Economics, International Trade, Supply Chain, or related field.
• At least five years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply management.
• Knowledge of SAP/SAP S/4HANA and supplier management practices.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the purchasing focal point for internal clients; understand priorities and coordinate needs.
• Manage assigned categories and contracts; monitor spend, suppliers, and risk.
• Conduct supplier research, RFIs/RFPs/RFQs, and evaluations with documented outcomes.
• Negotiate terms including price, delivery, quality, and total cost of ownership.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with governance policies.
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, and MDMS for master data and contract alignment.

Skills

Demand planning

Sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier relations

Spend analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

University degree in related field

Tools

SAP / SAP S/4HANA

Job description

PRIDE Seeds, a leading brand within GDM, is seeking a focused Procurement & Purchasing Analyst I to organize purchasing transactions and partner with internal customers across North America. The role emphasizes demand planning, sourcing, negotiation, supplier qualification, and governance in alignment with GDM policies.

You will work with cross‑functional teams to analyze spend, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost reductions while ensuring compliance and timely procurement.