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New Value Solutions, a national IT consulting firm, is seeking an experienced Procurement Agent to join a dynamic and fast-paced environment. This role is ideal for a proactive and detail-oriented professional who thrives on managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and driving cost-effective purchasing decisions. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting operations by ensuring timely procurement of goods and services while adhering to quality, cost, and delivery standards. Responsibilities:Negotiate contracts, improve pricing and terms of business, and drive cost savings using procurement best practices and negotiation strategies.Build, maintain, and manage strong supplier relationships to ensure long-term strategic alignment and performance.Procure goods, materials, and services aligned with business requirements for cost, quality, and timely delivery.Assess and evaluate supplier performance; contribute to formal supplier reviews to ensure contract compliance and continuous improvement.Identify and mitigate procurement-related risks while capitalizing on emerging supply chain opportunities.Serve as a liaison between suppliers and internal departments, ensuring alignment on purchasing processes, project requirements, and issue resolution.Analyze total cost of ownership for goods and services; support cost reduction and value engineering initiatives.Resolve issues related to price discrepancies, quality concerns, delivery delays, and invoicing conflicts.Conduct market research and benchmarking to monitor trends, evaluate new suppliers, and support strategic sourcing.Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies, legal requirements, and ethical standards during sourcing and contracting.Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, finance, engineering, and planning teams to support sourcing decisions and inventory management.Create and manage purchase orders, delivery schedules, and change orders in alignment with operational needs.Generate timely procurement reports, dashboards, and cost analysis to support business reviews and audits.Support supplier onboarding, documentation, and qualification processes.Maintain procurement master data integrity in ERP and sourcing systems.Drive or participate in continuous improvement initiatives across procurement, sourcing, and supply chain processes.Adhere to all applicable health, safety, and environmental regulations to ensure workplace safety and supplier compliance.Skills and Attributes:Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills with a collaborative and diplomatic approach.Proven ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with suppliers, stakeholders, and internal teams.Commercial acumen and financial awareness with an understanding of how procurement affects operations, cost, and customer fulfillment.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to assess risks and opportunities based on data.Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.High attention to detail, accuracy, and a commitment to data integrity.Resilient under pressure; capable of working in dynamic or high-stakes environments.Experience using ERP and procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Coupa) is highly desirable.Curiosity and drive for continuous improvement, with a willingness to challenge the status quo.Understanding of compliance, ethics, and sustainability practices in supply chain management.If you have this expertise, and are able to work in Canada, please submit your resume. While we thank all candidates in advance for their application, only those candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted.ID# 5099