8 results for Purchasing Specialist jobs

Procurement Specialist

Waterdown, ON
onsite
Permanent
75000 - 85000 CAD / Yearly
A leading manufacturing organization is seeking a Procurement Specialist / Buyer to join its Supply Chain team. This position is responsible for sourcing production materials, managing supplier relationships, negotiating pricing, and ensuring inventory levels support uninterrupted manufacturing operations.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Procure raw materials, MRO supplies, equipment parts, and operational consumables for multiple manufacturing sites</li><li>Monitor inventory levels and generate inventory reports to help maintain continuous production flow</li><li>Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers while securing competitive pricing and favorable terms</li><li>Coordinate and track incoming shipments to ensure materials arrive according to production schedules</li><li>Confirm receipt of purchased items, investigate discrepancies, and resolve receiving issues</li><li>Address supplier invoicing concerns, pricing discrepancies, and non-conforming materials</li><li>Work closely with the Accounting team to reconcile invoice and purchase order variances</li><li>Support sourcing initiatives through RFQs, RFPs, and supplier bid evaluations</li><li>Gather pricing information and supplier quotations to support capital equipment purchases</li><li>Arrange and coordinate external maintenance and service providers as required</li><li>Negotiate supplier agreements, pricing structures, and commercial terms</li><li>Coordinate equipment and machinery rental requirements</li><li>Oversee the full purchase order lifecycle, including creation, issuance, monitoring, and closure</li><li>Build and maintain strong working relationships with vendors, contractors, and service partners</li><li>Ensure compliance with company policies, including health and safety standards and confidentiality requirements</li><li>Contribute to additional procurement and supply chain projects as assigned</li></ul>
2026-07-17T00:00:00Z

Purchasing Administrator

Mississauga, ON
onsite
Contract / Temporary
25 - 28 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Purchasing Administrator to support purchasing coordination and inventory-related administration for an entertainment industry organization in Brampton, Ontario. This Contract position is well suited to someone who enjoys working with vendors, internal teams, and system-based records to keep purchasing and receiving activities accurate and on schedule. The successful candidate will help maintain product information, process receipts, support reporting needs, and contribute to process improvements in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:• Create and issue purchase orders to suppliers based on direction from the purchasing leadership team.• Provide the sales group with accurate product details, supporting information, and related materials as needed.• Work with operations, traffic, and distribution teams to arrange product deliveries across multiple distribution centres.• Examine warehouse receiving paperwork for completeness and accuracy, then enter receipt information into Great Plains.• Share receipt updates and allocation details with sales administration teams and quickly escalate discrepancies to the appropriate internal contacts.• Set up new items in the systems while maintaining data integrity and correcting records that do not meet established standards.• Coordinate inventory transfers between company locations in partnership with vendor services and operations staff.• Prepare scheduled and on-request reports for vendor services, including inventory and price protection documentation.• Support inventory revaluation activities and assist with improving tools and departmental procedures for greater efficiency.
2026-07-20T00:00:00Z

Project Procurement Specialist

Calgary, AB
onsite
Contract / Temporary
0 - 0 CAD / Yearly
Our client is looking for a dedicated Project Procurement Specialist to join their team in Calgary, Alberta. The role supports procurement activities across major capital and operational projects. The ideal candidate is a commercially minded procurement professional with experience in capital projects, construction, EPC contracts, and vendor management, able to balance cost, schedule, quality, and risk.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Develop procurement strategies aligned with project scope, schedule, budget, and risk.</li><li>Lead sourcing, bidding, negotiations, and contract awards.</li><li>Lead the procurement and selection of EPC contractors, including direct experience hiring EPC companies.</li><li>Prepare and manage commercial agreements for supply, construction services, and equipment.</li><li>Advise project teams on contract and compensation strategies.</li><li>Assess commercial and contractual risks and support procurement execution with cross-functional teams.</li><li>Manage critical and long-lead procurements, supplier performance, change orders, and contract closeout.</li><li>Provide procurement updates, risk assessments, and recommendations to project leadership.</li></ul>
2026-07-14T00:00:00Z

Procurement Manager

Mississauga, ON
onsite
Permanent
115000 - 130000 CAD / Yearly
Purchasing Manager Mississauga, ON | Food & Beverage Manufacturing We are partnering with a growing food and beverage manufacturer in the Mississauga area to hire a Prourement Manager to support their expanding operations. About the Opportunity This is an exciting time to join a company through tremendous growth and investment in food and beverage manufacturing.You will work closely with cross-functional partners to strengthen daily operations, support capacity growth, and help build a productive, well-coordinated manufacturing environment. This role will play a key part in ensuring continuity of supply, cost control, and vendor performance across a fast-paced, high-volume production setting. Key Responsibilities <ul><li>Lead purchasing activities across raw materials, packaging, and indirect spend</li><li>Develop and manage supplier relationships, including negotiations and performance tracking</li><li>Ensure continuity of supply to meet production schedules and customer demand</li><li>Partner with operations, production, QA, and supply chain teams to align procurement strategies</li><li>Identify cost-saving opportunities and support budgeting initiatives</li><li>Monitor market trends, pricing, and supplier risk</li><li>Support inventory optimization and reduce waste/obsolete stock</li><li>Drive continuous improvement within procurement processes and systems </li></ul>
2026-06-25T00:00:00Z

Procurement Consultant

Ottawa, ON
remote
Contract / Temporary
35.625 - 41.25 CAD / Hourly
Robert Half Management Resources is the worldwide leader in specialized consulting and staffing services for senior-level accounting, finance, and business systems professionals. Our public sector client is seeking a bilingual Procurement Specialist for a 12-month term. In this role, you will support a large portfolio of upcoming procurement projects by developing high-quality procurement documentation and helping drive fair, open, and transparent competitive processes. The Procurement Specialist’s duties will include: · Collaborating with project managers, technical teams, and subject matter experts to gather operational, technical, and business requirements· Developing a wide array of procurement documentation· Translating stakeholder needs into procurement requirements· Defining deliverables, milestones, performance expectations, acceptance criteria, and contractor responsibilities· Supporting proposal requirements, evaluation criteria, RFPs, ITQs, and other solicitation documents· Reviewing and enhancing existing procurement documentation for clarity, consistency, completeness, and quality· Other duties as required
2026-07-07T00:00:00Z

Procurement Consultant

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Contract / Temporary
45.125 - 52.25 CAD / Hourly
Robert Half Management Resources is the worldwide leader in specialized consulting and staffing services for senior-level accounting, finance, and business systems professionals. Our healthcare client is seeking a Procurement Specialist for a 12-month contract. In this role you will provide strategic procurement leadership across the full sourcing lifecycle while ensuring best value, compliance, and alignment with organizational objectives. The Procurement Specialist’s duties will include: · Leading end-to-end procurement processes, including RFI, RFQ, and RFP development, evaluation, and award· Developing sourcing strategies that balance cost, quality, risk, and operational needs· Negotiating contracts, pricing, terms, and service levels· Managing supplier relationships, performance, and issue resolution· Conducting market and category analysis to support sourcing decisions· Partnering with clinical, operational, and executive stakeholders on procurement initiatives· Ensuring compliance with the Broader Public Sector Procurement Directive, Buy Ontario Act requirements, and applicable policies and legislation· Maintaining audit-ready documentation and track procurement performance metrics· Identifying and implement process improvements· Other related duties as required
2026-07-10T00:00:00Z

Marketing Specialist

Calgary, AB
onsite
Contract / Temporary
26 - 38 CAD / Hourly
On behalf of our client, we are seeking a Brand Marketing Specialist to join a leading retail organization on a 12-month contract. This contractor will work hybrid on-site 3-days per week, and this role offers the opportunity to work closely with marketing, merchandising, digital, loyalty, operations, and agency partners to deliver impactful, customer-focused marketing campaigns. The successful candidate will play a key role in bringing brand strategies to life through the planning, coordination, and execution of integrated marketing initiatives that support business growth and customer engagement. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Support the development and execution of integrated marketing campaigns aligned with brand and business objectives.</li><li>Collaborate with marketing leadership on campaign planning, brief development, creative reviews, and execution.</li><li>Manage campaign timelines, project trackers, marketing calendars, and key deliverables.</li><li>Coordinate with cross-functional teams including merchandising, operations, digital marketing, loyalty, creative services, analytics, and external agencies.</li><li>Support paid media activations and ensure marketing assets are delivered on schedule.</li><li>Assist with vendor-funded marketing programs, partnerships, and sponsorship initiatives.</li><li>Track project budgets, approvals, creative proofs, and campaign milestones.</li><li>Work with analytics and customer insights teams to measure campaign effectiveness and identify optimization opportunities.</li><li>Maintain brand standards and ensure consistency across marketing materials and activations.</li><li>Prepare updates and reports for internal stakeholders and leadership teams.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve processes and leverage best practices across marketing initiatives.</li></ul>
2026-07-10T00:00:00Z

Strategic Sourcing Manager

Edmonton, AB
onsite
Permanent
90000 - 100000 CAD / Yearly
Our client, a well-established and growing organization in the manufacturing and automation sector, is seeking a Manager, Strategic Sourcing to lead procurement strategy and elevate sourcing into a key driver of enterprise value. Reporting to senior leadership, the Manager, Strategic Sourcing will own enterprise-wide spend strategy while building a disciplined, data-driven procurement function. This role offers the opportunity to modernize sourcing practices, implement robust supplier governance, and lead a capable team in delivering best-in-class procurement outcomes. Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Sourcing & Category Management<ul><li>Develop and execute enterprise-wide category strategies aligned to financial and operational objectives</li><li>Position procurement as a strategic lever of EBITDA through cost optimization, supplier consolidation, and improved commercial terms</li><li>Lead sourcing initiatives including RFx processes, supplier negotiations, and contract structuring to optimize total cost of ownership</li><li>Establish and lead a formal Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) program focused on performance, innovation, and risk mitigation</li><li>Oversee contract lifecycle management, ensuring alignment across legal, commercial, and operational requirements</li><li>Proactively identify and mitigate supply risks (pricing volatility, tariffs, supplier concentration, continuity risks)</li></ul>Cross-Functional Leadership<ul><li>Partner with Finance, Operations, Engineering, and Sales to align sourcing strategies with budgets, forecasts, and customer requirements</li><li>Collaborate closely with logistics and warehousing teams to ensure inventory optimization and supply continuity</li></ul>Performance & Systems<ul><li>Define, track, and report on procurement KPIs including cost savings, supplier performance, and contract compliance</li><li>Drive improvements in inventory performance (turns, excess/obsolete reduction, working capital efficiency)</li><li>Support and enhance procurement systems, including ERP, sourcing, and contract management tools</li></ul>Team Leadership<ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 3 Purchasers and 1 Category Manager</li><li>Build a high-performance, accountable, and commercially focused procurement culture</li></ul>This is a permanent, full-time, in office role (SE Edmonton) that offers a competitive total rewards program with a growing, progressive company. Apply today!
2026-07-13T00:00:00Z