Strategic Procurement Specialist – Indirect & MRO

Asahi-Kasei; Port Colborne; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Asahi Kasei Battery Separator Canada Corporation seeks a Procurement Specialist for a new Port Colborne plant start-up in Ontario. You will coordinate purchasing activities, manage site spend, and ensure best total cost for goods and services while supporting a 24/7 manufacturing environment.

You will lead supplier evaluation, onboarding, and end-to-end RFx processes, collaborating with Maintenance and Production to forecast needs and drive cost reductions. A CSCP/related certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain or equivalent required.
• 3+ years experience in relevant area required.
• Manufacturing/Supply Chain experience preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook); Power BI proficiency required.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 desirable.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers for Indirect and MRO categories.
• Lead end-to-end RFx processes for supplier evaluation and selection.
• Vendor onboarding including NDA, COI, and safety protocol.
• Convert purchase requisitions into purchase orders in Dynamics 365.
• Track order status and follow up on delayed deliveries.
• Handle indirect procurement categories (uniforms, snow removal, safety equipment, janitorial, office supplies, etc.).
• Develop, maintain, and automate procurement reports using Excel and Power BI.
• Monitor spending trends, supplier scorecards, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with Maintenance and Production managers to forecast needs.
• Drive supplier development for cost reduction, quality, delivery, and innovation.
• Focus on dual sourcing to reduce risk; conduct vendor site visits as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or supply chain

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

Asahi Kasei Battery Separator Canada Corporation seeks a Procurement Specialist for a new Port Colborne plant start-up in Ontario. You will coordinate purchasing activities, manage site spend, and ensure best total cost for goods and services while supporting a 24/7 manufacturing environment.

You will lead supplier evaluation, onboarding, and end-to-end RFx processes, collaborating with Maintenance and Production to forecast needs and drive cost reductions. A CSCP/related certification is a plus.