Senior Procurement Specialist

Fix Network has a procurement opportunity for someone who is driven, motivated, and has passion for what they do. Our team gets the opportunity every day to take pride in a job well done and be recognized for their hard work.

This is your opportunity to join our team and share in the excitement of helping Fix Network grow.

The Senior Procurement Specialist is responsible for the tactical procurement of commodities, supplies, equipment, and services for the head office and the franchise members. The Senior Procurement Specialist coordinates his or her efforts with Fix Network stores, Head office staff and Financial Services to ensure that contracts are in place and there are effective mechanisms to support the sourcing process used and products & services acquired in the most effective manner and in compliance with established procurement practice and guidelines, where required, and to arrange for delivery to Fix Network or franchisees on time to meet their requirements.

This individual will utilize expert knowledge to purchase goods and services that meet quality requirements and specifications at the most favorable price for the company, while simultaneously be in charge of contract management, reporting, tracking of current and future contractual relationships and its benefits to the head office and franchise wide in scope

Job Duties:

• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the purchasing activities of the organization.
• Lead strategic sourcing projects working independently or with cross functional teams, where required, and to ensure best supplier selection and returns for Fix Network-Canada.
• Develop a strategic approach to supplier and product & service rationalization to maximize the potential of corporate agreements and alliances by employing a professional knowledge base and analytical techniques.
• Lead the requirements identification process with teams consisting of Fix Network staff and franchisees, where applicable, to ensure Fix Network requirements are met for strategic procurement activity
• Develop purchasing policies, procedures and control purchasing department budget; including the development, implementation and review of SOP's and KPI's, while ensuring that the policies and procedures are applied to each procurement project, including online posting systems to provide all suppliers an equal opportunity to compete for Fix Network's business.
• Identify vendors of materials, equipment or supplies.
• Evaluate cost and quality of goods or services.
• Source, Negotiate, Contract & Execute agreements to fulfill day-to-day business needs, primarily for high value specialty Materials & Services not available on existing agreements.
• Negotiate and manage the negotiation of agreements in order to deliver strategic value to the organization
• Support Fix Network's programs, including large capital
• Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products or substitute materials.
• Review and process claims against suppliers.
• Process Improvements and Process expertise for Procurement & Stores.
• Commodity Management support (Assisting in Implementing process improvements and Supplier Integration, etc.).
• Analyze inventory needs based on sales trends and inventory levels.
• Maintain an extensive database for all orders that is up to date and provides information for analysis and reporting.
• Provide product, storage and order information to all internal departments as requested.
• Stay current with internal and external factors impacting procurement function.
• Research and survey buying markets in order to source the most optimal suppliers, in accordance with corporate objectives.
• Arrange for payments to vendors for products or services procured.
• Conduct special projects pertaining to Procurement and Finance, as required, ensuring timelines and outcomes are managed
• Liaise with internal/external associates regarding integration opportunities through RFP's and Contracts
• Monitor purchase activity, with and on behalf of head office and franchisees, recommending procedural/policy changes as needed
• Make alternate arrangements in the event of shortages or delayed deliveries to minimize impact on the organization.
• Plan for new vehicle reception and return of old vehicles with supplier;
• Communicate with the employee to provide him/her with the available options as per the policy, list of key points surrounding the use of corporate vehicles and to inform him/her of the progress of the process as required;
• Maintain records compiling corporate vehicle information for the entire Canadian group;
• Compile monthly mileage information for business and personal use (log km) for each fleet vehicle provided by each employee with a vehicle;

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration
• 7-10 years' progressive experience in a purchasing role. At least 2 years related experience in an environment that has computerized support for procurement processes
• PMAC (Purchasing Management Association of Canada) Certification, enrolment in PMAC Accreditation Program with Level 2 status, or the combination of education, PMAC and experience
• Knowledge of contract law, inventory control, duty and taxation regulations related to procurement processes
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills to communicate effectively with all levels within the organization and with external stakeholders.
• Strong writing skills for creating reports, correspondence, contracts, requests, bids, and other documentation.
• Knowledge of the appropriate tools for grading, analyzing, and assessing materials, equipment, supplies, services, and other commodities.
• Demonstrated understanding of integrated supply chain and logistics concepts and theories.
• Exceptional forecasting ability with strong analytical and interpretive skills.
• Experience in the automotive industry - an asset
• Must be proficient in the use of computers and word processing, spreadsheet and e-mail (MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook/email, Internet browser applications) in a Windows environment
• Superior negotiation and problem-solving skills as demonstrated through experience
• Ability to gather, analyze data and prepare written reports and direct others in the requirements of data analysis
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently and as a member of the team
• Must be knowledgeable of Hazardous Waste Legislation (WHMIS)