What are the responsibilities and job description for the Indirect Procurement Specialist position at INNIO?
The Procurement Specialist will support the Indirect Sourcing Manager in managing procurement activities for indirect goods and services. This role is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing supplier relationships, as well as resolving invoicing issues and performing data analysis to support procurement decisions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Help the Sourcing team in executing strategies for indirect categories (e.g., MRO, IT, purchased services, facilities, travel, etc.)
- Conduct supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management
- Lead end-to-end procurement projects, including planning, developing, issuing, and managing RFPs, RFQs, and contracts.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure compliance
- Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues as needed
- Process requisitions and update management on status of orders.
- Work closely with the Accounts Payable (AP) team and sourcing operations to investigate and resolve supplier invoicing/payment issues, coordinating with suppliers to ensure timely resolution
- Gather, analyze, and interpret procurement data to support decision-making and process improvements
- Support cost reduction initiatives and process improvements
- Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation
- Assist in the development and implementation of procurement policies and procedures
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Business, Supply Chain, or related field or college Diploma with supply chain focus or related field
- 3 years’ relevant procurement/sourcing experience in a project based or manufacturing environment
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills
- Demonstrated experience managing RFPs and other competitive sourcing processes from start to finish.
- Experience resolving invoicing or payment issues with suppliers
- Proficiency in procurement and ERP systems as well as MS Office Suite including advanced Excel skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines while maintaining compliance.
- Demonstrated ability to organize, assess, prioritize tasks, risks, resources, milestones, and deliverables with frequently changing priorities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to analyze problems, identify root causes and provide efficient solutions
- Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is a plus
Accommodations:
INNIO is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will make reasonable accommodations for the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Department at recruiting@innio.com to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.
As part of our commitment to innovation and efficiency, INNIO utilizes AI technology to assist in the initial screening of applicants. This helps us more effectively identify qualifications and match candidates to role requirements. Pleases note that all hiring decisions are made with human oversight to ensure fairness, context, and alignment with our core values.
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