Procurement Specialist
Requisition ID: 12170
Location:Winnipeg, MB, CA, R2J 0S6
Pay Type: Salary
Travel Requirement: 11-20%

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Demonstrated performance in working within cross-functional teams, with requisite drive and energy.
• Excellent computer skills, experience with eRFQ and eAuction technologies
• Excellent written and oral operational communication skills; ability to communicate effectively/convincingly at all levels (including technical and operational) and with all functions
• Strong negotiation skills
• Strong analytical and EXCEL skills
• Effective time management, planning and organization skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and drive tasks to completion in a fixed time-frame and in a pressured environment
• Ability to deal with ambiguities, conflicts and adversarial relationships
• Ability to identify problems quickly, make sound judgments, establish and implement solutions
• Ability to understand the technical aspects of the internal product lines from a procurement perspective
• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to travel legally to the United States
• Related industry product knowledge an asset
• SAP Experience an asset

YOUR LAFARGE EXPERIENCE

At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.

The Procurement Specialist is primarily responsible for coordinating the procurement of goods and services within the Manitoba and Saskatchewan market. These responsibilities include: contract implementation, category strategy execution and supplier performance tracking. In addition, this role is tasked with attaining cost savings and process improvements under the leadership of the Procurement Manager (PM) and in close cooperation with Category Managers (CM) and local Business Leaders. This position is committed to providing superior customer service to the internal clients of the company and achieving the best possible value for goods and services purchased.