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Metro Supply Chain is a strategic supply chain solutions partner to some of the world's fastest growing and most reputable organizations.
For 50 years, it has excelled at tailoring integrated, data-driven solutions, fueled by advanced systems and technology, that fulfill complex and challenging distribution needs.
Managing 19 million square feet operating out of more than 175 sites across North America and Europe with a team of 9,000, it is one of Canada's largest privately owned supply chain solutions companies.
Metro Supply Chain is a 2024 winner of the Canada's Best Managed Companies program, recognized for its strategic expertise, culture of innovation and commitment to its people and local communities.
SUMMARY
Embracing and driving change is critical to our success. As such we are relentlessly focused on innovating at every level of our business, providing value to our customers, investing in new technologies and products, and attracting the best talent to drive the company forward.
The successful candidate will support the delivery of our procurement strategy including advising on new procurement, purchase order, and compliance systems.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Sourcing Research and Analysis
- Execute procurement initiatives (end-to-end) through identifying opportunities, developing, implementation of, and ensuring compliance to supply chain sourcing strategies.
- Conducts data collection and analysis (of internal spend, bid analysis, value analysis (cost / price, etc.), and supplier qualification.
- Performs economic research and prepares analysis for supplier qualification and evaluation.
Supplier Contracts
- Collaboration with operations or business owners in all Supplies Requests for Information or Proposals.
- Assist legal to establish Supplies contract templates and ensure compliance.
- Supports in the supplier contracting process in ensuring metrics, performance clauses, and rebates and penalties are present, consistent, and meaningful.
- Lead the supplier negotiation.
Reporting and Analysis
- Gather data for spend analysis.
- Develops reporting documents to communicate spend analysis, savings analysis, and opportunities for cost reductions.
- Identifies new procurement, purchasing, or compliance technology available.
- Assists in new projects or start-ups to provide procurement support
- Conducts Supplier Reviews to maintain business relationships with strategic global suppliers.
- Market reviews ensuring that suppliers are providing world class services and remain price competitive.
Sourcing Policy Development and Compliance
- Establishes strategic sourcing policies and processes across the organization.
- Establishes compliance reporting.
- Collaborating with stakeholders to ensure compliance to established policies.
EXPERIENCE
- Five (5) years in procurement experience
- Highly organized, capable of working independently, and in a team environment
- They will have Advanced Excel / Modelling skills
- Proficiency in other Microsoft office suite of products.
- Articulate with excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to think creatively, highly driven and self-motivated
- Strong strategic thinking and execution skills
- Great attitude, ability to have fun, work hard and make a difference
EDUCATION
University or College degree or related professional designation
Why Join Us
- Work in an environment where safety is our first priority
- The opportunity to build a career with a growing company
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
- Life and disability insurance
- Wellness programs to support your family's well-being
- A Retirement Savings Program with a company match
- Company team wear allowance
- Employee Appreciation Day
- Company sponsored social events
- Community volunteering
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building and fostering a diverse workplace where people feel included and valued.
We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
Should you require accommodation for a special ability or need during the recruitment process, please reach out to a member of our Human Resources Team.
Other details
- Job Family Shared Services
- Job Function Commercial Finance and BI
- Pay Type Hourly
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