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Job Title: Project Coordinator, ProcurementLocation: Brampton (4 Days on-site)Length: 12 Month Contract (Potential for Extension)Rate: $30-35/hourOur client is looking to onboard a Project Coordinator Procurement on a contract basis for 12 months working on-site in their Brampton location.Accountabilities:Lead cross-functional teams in the execution of strategic sourcing projects and designated departmental spend reduction and process improvement initiativesManage and optimize supplier performance, including day to day operations, contract compliance, continuous improvement, innovation, and reduction in total cost of ownershipMaintain collaborative relationships with internal team members as well as third party vendor(s) while effectively resolving vendor performance/capability issues to ensure alignment with Companies expectationsContinually seek process or asset improvements to improve cost savingAnswering general store supply inquiries from various team members (i.e. stores, business units, vendors)Interact with suppliers/distributor on purchasing order receipts, ad-hoc requests/questions, resolution of invoicing and receiving discrepanciesParticipate as needed in weekly, monthly, quarterly onsite/offsite vendor and/or internal business unit meetingsLead product assortments, article creations, article maintenanceStore Supplies Catalogue managementResolve costing errors & review and action discrepancies with DistributorCoordinate distributions and finalize distro template for AP processingCo-ordinate store communicationsAssist store supplies procurement operations as needed, i.e. ad-hoc reportingCollaborate with Distributor to ensure shortages/inquiries are resolved, addressed and systems are updated with accurate informationSkills and Capabilities:This position requires an advanced level of initiative and judgment in order to organize and prioritize tasks, workload and projects.Courtesy, tact and diplomacy are required in dealing with colleagues in every day working relationships.Advanced communication skills and capabilities in negotiating and leading a cross functional team approach to spend reductionDemonstrated ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing with all levels of the workforce including senior leadership and executive managementAbility to think innovatively and apply innovations to practical business problemsAdaptable and able to work with diverse personalities and stylesStrong intuition for business along with a strong understanding of quality standards relative to procurement and contract administration.Capable of successfully managing significant sourcing projects with limited management involvementPrior Strategic Procurement experience and excellent problem solving and risk management skillsRole Requirements:A university degree, preferably in Business, Procurement, Engineering or a related quantitative field2+ years relevant experience (including analytics, vendor management, exposure to contract negotiations, sourcing) specifically within the retail industryPrevious experience within distribution, supply chain, sourcing and procurement practicesPrevious experience with SAP and AribaKnowledge of Packaging and Commodity Markets in a Retail environment is an advantage