Our organization serves as the MSP (Managed Service Provider) and assists with all contingent worker needs in the categories of staff augmentation, statement of work (SOW) and Independent Contractors. This role will support the statement of work (SOW) business and assist Managers with all facets of the process: proper work classification, vendor selection, SOW setup, etc. with varying degrees of complexity and/or sensitivity, ensuring that cost, quality, and delivery terms are adhered to and met.
The Procurement Specialist is a key resource and responsible for building relationships with key members within the organization including the business owner/Manager, Procurement, Legal, etc. This Specialist will be selecting and conferring with vendors to service information including price, delivery schedules; coordinate with the representatives from vendor companies and internally to construct, negotiate, and assess all contracts and services.
Responsibilities
* Deep working and demonstrable knowledge of procurement, souring or contingent workforce
* Detailed experience and knowledge of the strategic sourcing process lifecycle
* Maintain, influence and develop relationships with leadership and Executives
* Leading procurement projects including negotiation of contracts & commercial terms consistent with maximizing business value
* Manage customer’s expectations through timely feedback and proactive communication
* Identify risk situations and coordinate solutions with management
* Responsible for using independent judgment and making decisions that require a great degree of creative, analytical, and problem solving ability
Qualifications
* Fluent in French and English
* Above average organization and customer service skills
* Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks concurrently
* Excellent interpersonal skills (written and verbal) required with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization
* Experience in implementation of processes, policies and methodologies
* High degree of attention to detail
* Strong analytical skills including use of Excel
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and related computer skills
* Knowledge of VMS systems is helpful
* Proven ability to manage competing deliverables on-time, on-budget, on-quality
* Be organized to handle multiple tasks with differing deliverables and deadlines
* Takes direction well
* Takes initiative and can work independently
* Quick learner