Procurement Sourcing Specialist
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What We'll Bring:
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What You'll Bring:
- 2+ years' experience as a procurement professional.
- Experience in the Procurement of indirect spend categories.
- Strong understanding of commercial contracts.
- Microsoft office i.e., Outlook, word, excel and PowerPoint.
- Procurement experience in Financial Services or a similar industry.
- Self-starter, able to work independently.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of P2P software i.e., Coupa, an asset.
Impact You'll Make:
The Senior Buyer is responsible for the delivery of procurement activity within business services (non-IT) categories such as Marketing, HR, Professional Services and Facilities in order to deliver a robust, cost effective and committed supply base capable of supporting significant growth expectations. They will work with stakeholders to develop tender/RFP and contract documents for procurement activity whilst championing and driving continuous improvements.
Core Accountabilities / Responsibilities:
- Developing strong working relationships with key stakeholders and working in a way that positively engages the support of stakeholders.
- Influencing peers to promote and implement the procurement related strategies, endorse professional procurement involvement and standard practices.
- Have a keen insight and understanding of the business services roadmap of upcoming demands and requirements.
- Leading or supporting, as necessary, all RFx, sourcing process, negotiation and contracting activities.
- Managing the purchase order process by ensuring exemplary control and compliance to contract.
- Identifying and driving continuous improvement of processes.
- Delivering on targets (savings, cash flow, cost reduction depending on business focus) to drive improvements in operating margin and deliver the business' strategic priorities.
- Ensuring effective supplier relationship management and governance with supporting KPI’s.
- Undertaking market analysis to identify new opportunities to drive value.
- Production/automation of standard and bespoke reporting for stakeholders.
- Developing a working understanding of applicable regulation pertaining to third parties/ vendors/ outsourcing i.e., OSFI and implement any necessary controls to ensure compliance.
Accommodation is available, including for applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable laws.
TransUnion's Internal Job Title:
Consultant, Procurement