Specialist, Procurement & Recycling Contracts

Role Overview: As a Procurement & Recycling Contracts Specialist at Circular Materials (CM), you will be responsible for supporting and managing the sourcing and acquisition of goods and services. You will work closely with key stakeholders to understand their requirements, compile specifications, facilitate vendor selection, and negotiate agreements. Your role will involve investigating, developing, and promoting the use of progressive supply chain tools to achieve procurement objectives. Additionally, you will be tasked with fostering successful business relationships with key suppliers/vendors and identifying opportunities for process improvements. Key Responsibilities: - Work with key stakeholders to compile specifications, facilitate vendor selection, and negotiate agreements using tools such as RFP, RFQ, RFI, and REOI. - Facilitate the full range of procurement processes in a cross-functional not-for-profit environment. - Identify opportunities for operational and procurement process improvements. - Develop technical specifications and terms/conditions for the acquisition of goods and services. - Manage the procurement process including issuing procurement documents, responding to vendor questions, evaluating submissions, and overseeing contract execution. - Administer contracts and ensure compliance with obligations. - Track contractor performance and manage routine contract adjustments. - Monitor price adjustments and track contract expiry dates. Qualifications Required: - Education: Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Logistics, or Supply Management. - Certification: Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) is an asset. - Knowledge/Skills: Strong communication skills, project management abilities, negotiation skills, proficiency in MS Office and Adobe Acrobat programs, experience with DocuSign and CLM, knowledge of procurement best practices, and excellent stakeholder relationship management skills. Additional Company Details: The working conditions for this role involve working 40 hours per week remotely from a home office environment, with occasional travel to CM office or vendor sites as required.,