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POSITION SUMMARY: KMR?s client is seeking an experienced and results-oriented Procurement Specialist to lead the procurement process for the company. This newly created role represents a unique opportunity to help build the procurement function. The successful candidate will play a critical role in implementing the procurement operating model, establishing governance and sourcing processes, driving supplier consolidation, increasing spend visibility, and delivering measurable cost savings. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Partner with the management team to design and implement the procurement strategy. • Support the development / implementation of the procurement operating model, governance framework, policies, and sourcing processes. • Lead change management efforts with plant, and functional stakeholders. • Establish category management disciplines. • Drive spends visibility, compliance, procurement controls, and supplier management best practices. • Support the implementation of procurement systems, reporting tools, and performance metrics. STRATEGIC SOURCING: • Develop and execute sourcing strategies: • Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO). • Facilities Management. • Utilities and Energy. • Corporate Services. • Professional Services. • Office & Operational Supplies. • Fleet and Vehicle Services. • Telecommunications. • Capital-related services and equipment support. • Other indirect spend categories as assigned. SUPPLIER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT: • Build and maintain strategic supplier partnerships. • Develop supplier performance scorecards and governance reviews. • Identify opportunities for innovation, service improvements, and cost optimization. • Collaborate with suppliers to improve operational performance and support business objectives. SAVING & PERFORMANCE DELIVERY: • Identify and execute cost reduction initiatives. • Deliver annual savings, productivity, and working capital targets. • Develop roadmaps and savings pipelines. • Track and report realized savings through established governance processes. • Support budget development and forecast assumptions related to the spend. STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT: • Serve as the procurement business partner for Operations, Finance, Engineering, Quality, IT, Human Resources, and Corporate Services. • Build strong relationships across manufacturing team: • Influence stakeholders and drive adoption of standardized procurement practices. SPEND VISIBILTY, REPORTING & ANALYTICS: • Analyze spend data to identify sourcing opportunities and procurement risks. • Develop dashboards, KPI reporting, and sourcing performance metrics. • Monitor market trends, supplier performance, inflationary pressures, and industry developments. EDUCATION: • Bachelor?s degree in supply chain management, Business, Commerce, Engineering, or related field. • SCMP, CPSM, CPM, or equivalent procurement certification is an asset. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: • 5 - 7+ years of progressive procurement experience. • Demonstrated experience in procurement operations. • Experience within manufacturing, consumer packaged goods (CPG), strongly preferred. • Excellent communication skills (collaboration, verbal, written & presentation. • Proven success delivering measurable sourcing savings and supplier management improvements. • Experience building proc