Procurement Specialist

Job title:

Procurement Specialist

Company

Robert Half

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to join our client and support the organization with critical sourcing initiatives. In this role, you will oversee the strategic procurement of direct materials, build strong supplier relationships, and ensure that internal stakeholders have what they need to drive success. Working closely with our production, engineering, and quality teams, you’ll play a key part in optimizing costs, mitigating risks, and driving value across the supply chain.Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and implement strategic sourcing projects for assigned categories of direct materials.
• Evaluate spend data, market trends, and supplier performance to identify cost-saving opportunities, minimize risks, and maximize added value.
• Develop, negotiate, and manage supplier contracts in alignment with company policies and goals.
• Collaborate with internal teams (production, engineering, quality, etc.) to understand organizational needs and deliver sourcing solutions that meet those requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure consistent performance, quality, and reliability.
• Oversee operational purchasing tasks, such as creating and managing purchase orders, expediting deliveries, and resolving invoice or delivery discrepancies.
• Work with planning and production teams to monitor and maintain inventory at optimal levels.
• Lead and support initiatives to enhance procurement processes, systems, and policies for continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Professional procurement/supply chain designation (e.g., CPSM, SCMP) is a strong asset.
• 5 or more years of experience in strategic sourcing and purchasing, ideally in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems; SAP, Power BI and MS Office
• Familiarity with technical specifications and drawings is an advantage.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity – whenever you choose – even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.Questions? Call your local office at 1.888.490.4154. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.Only job postings for jobs located in Quebec appear in French.© 2025 Robert Half. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use.Robert HalfRobert Half est la première et la plus grande firme de solutions de gestion des talents spécialisées au monde, qui met en relation des chercheurs d’emploi hautement qualifiés avec des opportunités au sein de grandes entreprises. Nous offrons…

Expected salary

Location

Oakville, ON

Job date

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 07:26:49 GMT

To help us track our recruitment effort, please indicate in your email/cover letter where (un-jobs.net) you saw this job posting.