Procurement Officer

As a result of our continuing growth, Gentell is looking for a Procurement Specialist to join our on-site Scarborough based team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the procurement process, including sourcing, negotiating terms, and purchasing goods and services. The ideal candidate will have experience in procurement and/or supply chain management.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare RFP / RFQ and negotiate purchasing terms & conditions.

• Identify cost savings opportunities and secure the best possible pricing & terms.

• Develop, implement and comply with procurement policies and procedures.

• Liaising with internal project teams and maintaining strong supplier relations.

• Evaluating products and suppliers according to key business criteria

• Review monthly MRP, Forecasts and Inventory levels.

• Prepare and review purchase orders to ensure accuracy.

• Expedite orders to ensure uninterrupted production.

• Research and identify alternative vendors for critical raw materials.

• Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues/concerns.

Requirements and skills:

• Minimum of one years of buying, or planning or production planning or procurement experience is preferred.

• Good working knowledge of procurement strategies.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.

• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving and multi-tasking skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, and enterprise resource planning systems.

• A bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management or a similar field preferred.

Job Type: Fixed term contract

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Please list the relevant areas of experience within buying/production planning/procurement that you poses.

Education:

• DCS / DEC (preferred)

Experience:

• purchasing: 1 year (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Scarborough, ON M1S 3S4 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Scarborough, ON M1S 3S4: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person