Procurement Manager (12-Month Contract)

  • Scarborough
  • Vaco

Our client is looking for a Manager of Procurement for a 12-month contract. The role will require working in office, in Scarborough, 2 days a week.About the OpportunityAct as an internal subject matter expert as it relates to indirect procurement prioritizing optimization of spend, strategic negotiations and vendor relationship development.Strong practical experience in establishing/improving Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes and enablement into ERP or eProcurement toolsGood understanding of P2P process fundamentals including spend analysis, order intake, contract drafting, spend channel development, PR/PO compliance, invoice automation and operationalization of end-to-end services.Manage a portfolio of new/existing vendors including qualification, risk assessment, relationship management, KPIs and negotiation of commercial terms and conditions.Good communication and presentation skills, comfortable listening, interacting and supporting a large number of business partners.Requirements:3 years experience in procurement and vendor managementFamiliarity with indirect procurement categories (IT, professional services, communications, marketing, travel, facilities management)