Procurement Specialist - Winnipeg, Canada - Smartrend Manufacturing Group

Smartrend Manufacturing Group

Verified Company

Winnipeg, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

About Us:

Summary:

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Detailed Duties and Responsibilities:

Identify and evaluate potential suppliers based on product requirements
Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to determine supplier selection criteria
Prepare request for proposal, request for quotes and negotiate contracts, purchase terms and conditions
Collaborate with our teams in Canada and overseas to ensure timely start of production for new sourced components
Proactively identify opportunities for supplier development, cost reduction, process optimization and other continuous improvement opportunities
Develop strong relationships with supplier through regular communication, site visits and performance reviews
Manage supplier risk and develops strategies to resolve issues and/or concerns Analyze industry and demand trends and support senior management with the development and implementation of sourcing strategies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Proven work experience as a Procurement Specialist or similar role
A bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management or a similar field preferred
Strong understanding of procurement processes, supplier management and negotiation skills
Excellent communication, interpersonal and analytical skills
Strong problemsolving skills
Skilled multitasker, capable of balancing shifting priorities to meet deadlines
Solutionsoriented, critical thinker, committed to meeting internal and external customer expectations
Technologically advanced with strong computer skills and capabilities in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and purchasing and resource planning systems
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Project management skills are an asset
Work well under pressure and under tight timelines
High level of organizational skills, detailoriented and analytical
Must possess excellent communication skills to collaborate with customers and multipledisciplinary teams
An energetic, diligent work ethic and able to work with little supervision Able to travel within Canada, the USA, and internationally, as required

Share with us your talent, drive, and entrepreneurial spirit and we will provide a creative and supportive environment, where valuable contributions are rewarded and celebrated with professional growth, job satisfaction, and an attractive total compensation program.

We offer a benefits package to our employees including:

Starting salary of $60,000 to $70,000, depending on experience
Group Insurance Plan with Health Spending Account

Paid Vacation

Includes companypaid shutdown from Christmas to New Year Matching RRSP program
We would like to thank all applicants who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted._