Strategic Procurement Specialist: Cost & Supplier Strategy

BGIS; Halifax; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

BGIS in Halifax, Canada seeks a Procurement Specialist to collaborate with Procurement Managers on RFXs, contract reviews, and sourcing initiatives. The role focuses on strategic planning, competitive bids, and supplier management to deliver value.

You will engage stakeholders, develop sourcing strategies, manage POs, and ensure policy compliance while building strong supplier relationships and leveraging analytics to drive cost savings.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of relevant work experience in procurement.
• Knowledge of strategic sourcing requirements and practices.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in developing and executing supplier contract agreements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office and proprietary databases.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.
• Experience in facilities management or property management is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Engages stakeholders to understand business requirements.
• Develops and implements strategic sourcing plans.
• Assists in the development and recommendation of sourcing strategies.
• Supports end-to-end competitive bid processes for strategic plans.
• Maintains effective relationships with suppliers and manages contract documents.
• Reviews vendor setup requests and vendor information changes.
• Performs anti-bribery and corruption due diligence as needed.
• Reviews purchase requests and processes Purchase Orders daily.
• Ensures adherence to company policies, templates, and work instructions.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Contract management

Procurement

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Vendor relations

English communication

Team collaboration

Education

Supply Chain Management designation (PMAC)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Proprietary databases

Job description

BGIS in Halifax, Canada seeks a Procurement Specialist to collaborate with Procurement Managers on RFXs, contract reviews, and sourcing initiatives. The role focuses on strategic planning, competitive bids, and supplier management to deliver value.

You will engage stakeholders, develop sourcing strategies, manage POs, and ensure policy compliance while building strong supplier relationships and leveraging analytics to drive cost savings.