procurement manager - proficient.

This role involves the evaluation, development, negotiation, and drafting of third-party contracts for the purchase of goods and services in line with business requirements and departmental budgets.
This role involves collaborating with internal business partners and negotiating with suppliers with emphasis on preparation and management of contractual agreements (such as but not limited to: MSA, SOW, NDA, Transaction Agreements, Amendment letters, renewals, etc)

Position: Procurement Manager - Proficient
Competitive salary
Hybrid role: 3 Days in Office
Location: Toronto, ON
12 month contract with the possibility of extension

Advantages
This position offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative and supportive team environment. The role will provide challenges and growth opportunities within a global organization.

Responsibilities
- Manage assigned Procurement requests end-to-end, from intake through completion
- Prepare, review and amend contractual agreements using current company templates
- Analyze contracts to ensure they comply with company policies

- Liaising with internal business partners and external suppliers to understand requirements, clarify information and guide requests through the appropriate contracting process.
- Negotiate commercial and contractual terms with suppliers, where appropriate to achieve favorable outcomes while managing risk.

Qualifications
Must-have
- 2-4 years of previous experience with contracting best practices, business decision-making, in a Contract Specialist context with increasing scope of responsibility
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, navigate ambiguity, prioritize competing requests and drive activities to completion.
- Post-Secondary degree/certification in logistics, business administration, law, purchasing and supply chain management or equivalent working experience
- Strong market awareness

Nice-to-have
- Applicable Contract Management, Procurement, Legal experience and/or certification
- Experience with Contract Lifecycle Management tools (e.g. iValua, Coupa, Ariba, etc.)
- Finance and budgeting experience
- Experience in a financial institution
- Familiarity and experience with Professional Services
- Familiarity and experience with IT services

Summary
If you have experience in a professional corporative environment and you are interested in the Procurement Manager - Proficient role in Toronto, ON, please apply online today!

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