Int. Procurement Specialist to support sourcing activities within the Business Services spend category for a large insurance client - 4627

Int. Procurement Specialist to support sourcing activities within the Business Services spend category for a large insurance client - 4627

Duration: 6 months (possibility for extension)

Location: Remote (prefers Toronto or Waterloo)

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead procurement contracting activities within the Business Services spend category.
• Lead and manage the sourcing process for high visibility, high risk, high spend initiatives
• Lead and support project teams through the sourcing process including, but not limited to, the design, development and review of RFXs, engagement strategies and contract negotiations through to execution
• Assess, define and tactfully resolve procurement issues including contractual terms and conditions and escalations by internal stakeholders and suppliers
• Drive and promote compliance for best-in-class procurement practices for specific spend categories
• Perform market analysis, benchmarking and spend analysis leveraging all available data sources - accounting, purchasing, payment systems, suppliers, market trends etc. to provide valued insight into opportunities for savings and efficiencies
• Ensure all related governance processes/policies are adhered to and completed prior to final approval to ensure the acquisition is done in the best interest of the company (legal, technical, financial, regulatory compliance)

Must Have Skills:

• 5+ years of experience in procurement/sourcing working with deal management, contract review and negotiations, RFX, etc.
• Financial analysis skills (Advanced Excel)
• Experience with purchasing/e-procurement systems (Basware, Procurify, Coupa, Oracle, SAP etc.)

Nice To Have Skills:

• College or university degree
• Previous Insurance/Fi experience