Date: Aug 19, 2025
Location:St. Thomas, CA
Company: PowerCo Canada Inc.
Level of Experience: Professionals
Job Function: Procurement
Job ID: 4129

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous knowledge of SAP procurement.
• Previous knowledge of Volkswagen purchasing systems.
• Knowledge of German language considered an asset.
• CIPS/CPSM/CSCP/CSCM/CSCMP certifications considered an asset.

ABOUT THE ROLE

For the initial ramp-up phase of our North American operations we are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Procurement Specialist, Investment who thrives in fast-paced and fast-changing environments. As part of the ramp-up team, you will be reporting to the Senior Manager, Procurement Services and work closely with the local Head of Purchasing, the PowerCo SE team members at Headquarters in Germany as well as colleagues from the Volkswagen Group Canada in Ajax to help establish the Procurement division of the new company.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Purchasing of the following services for the initial establishment of the company: Consulting and Legal Services, Headhunter, Office Space Rental, Event Management, EHS, Cleaning and waste disposal, Cafeteria Services.
• Independent sourcing, negotiation and completion of single orders as well as frame contracts.
• Presentation of purchasing strategies and results in PowerCo and global Volkswagen sourcing committees.
• Acting as a liaison between VW Group Canada (VGCA), PowerCo SE (Germany) and the newly established Canadian battery entity, learning all existing Purchasing programs and processes in order to act as a subject matter expert between all three parties.
• Serving as a coach and mentor to new hires, accompanying them through the ramp-up phase.
• Administration and optimization of contracts and amendments in alignment with internal and external stakeholders.
• Establishment and management of strategic suppliers.
• Following up on purchasing issues and/or discrepancies as needed to ensure full resolution for internal customers.
• Reporting regularly on all purchasing activities to the local Head of Purchasing as well as to the PowerCo SE Purchasing HQ in Germany.
• Working closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.