Procurement Associate Jobs in Whitby, ON (NOW HIRING)

WELCOME TO VCNA!

We are VCNA St Marys part of Votorantim Cimentos North America (VCNA).

As the North American operations of Votorantim Cimentos, a global building materials and sustainability solutions leader in 11 countries, we are helping to make a positive impact and are transforming our world. We have a culture built on solid partnerships, long-lasting relationships, and opportunities for those who want to learn, grow and be part of a diverse and dynamic culture.

With solutions that include cement, ready-mix concrete and aggregates, we help to build homes, highways, hospitals, buildings, bridges, and schools across the Canadian and U.S. Great Lakes region and Northeast United States. Our commitment to excellence can be seen in those who invest and believe in what we do, those who share their lives with us, those who trust in our deliveries and those committed to innovation and a sustainable future.

Every day, we have the chance to accomplish something new and you're invited to be part of it.

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY ?

Provides sourcing assistance and recommendations to establish new supplier relationships; identifies and initiates actions to gain process improvement efficiency or cost savings and avoidances from supplier relationships by performing the following duties. Thorough working knowledge of purchasing policies, processes and procedures.

WHAT WILL YOU DO ?

• Responsible for supporting and assisting Operations with sourcing of parts and services to ensure business operating efficiently.
• Process and administer purchase orders via the procurement system (Ariba), including price negotiations, manage inquiries, expediting and status reviews.
• Preparation and coordination of all aspects of bidding process for RF's (e.g. Request for Proposal, Request for Information, Request for Quote).
• Responsible for ensuring vendor communication and vendor performance is adhere to Operations requirements
• Support development and maintenance of procurement processes and procedures between all stake holders in the business (Operations, Procurement, and Accounts Payable).
• Manage and support regulatory and compliance requirements (e.g. Spend Analysis, Client Relationships, and Supplier Performance).
• Manage reporting of Procurement performance metrics.
• Reconcile invoices to purchase order to ensure correct pricing /quantity.
• Proactively communicate with staff and suppliers regarding agreements, PO's, ordering, pricing, service level compliance, product availability, policy/guidelines and resolving related purchasing issues.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

• Two to Five years' experience in sourcing or procurement field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of Supply Chain Management, Negotiation, Cost Analysis, Vendor Relationships well as Accounting terms and concepts and maintenance operations. Knowledgeable in the Concrete/Construction industry preferred. Knowledge of working with SAP and Ariba is a plus.
• Understanding Procurement, Accounts Payables, and Receiving functions preferred.
• Proficient with MS-Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, and Word). Ability to learn and keen interest in learning new tools and practices.
• Associates Degree and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Note:

• This job description may not cover all duties and requirements and may include additional tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Being part of VCNA is being part of building famous landmarks such as Toronto's CN Tower, Roy Thompson Hall, Maple Leaf Gardens and the Darlington Nuclear Station and Ryerson Centre, St. Regis Chicago and 150 N. Riverside, Louis High-Speed Rail in Chicago and more 

• Opportunities to collaborate with teams around the globe and growth opportunities in different areas
• Training, professional development
• Access to Employees Resource Groups (ERGs), including SheBuilds, which fosters mentorship, leadership development and community support for women at VCNA
• Tuition reimbursement/assistance
• Competitive wages, vacation and holiday time
• Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
• RRSP and DC (CAN) and 401K (U.S.)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): confidential support for you and your family (CAN)
• Educational scholarship program for dependents of regular salaried employees.
• Fertility drug coverage
• Paid Maternity Leave Top Up
• Hybrid work model for certain positions

Salary Range: $67,861.98 - $84,827.47

This posting is for a vacant position. 

OUR PEOPLE

We care about people - all people. At VCNA, we take safety, health and wellness seriously. We're dedicated to giving our employees a safe workplace, our neighbors a safe environment and our customers a high-quality and safe product. Safety first -and always!

Our VC Way reflects who we are, inspiring us to unite our culture and be our best: Our Way of Being: ethical and respectful, Our Way of Working: together with excellence and Our Way of Thriving: with the courage to transform.

INCLUSION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT

We have a results-oriented culture that values being open, honest, and authentic. It's part of our DNA. We are continually expanding our diverse and inclusive team by providing opportunities for everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability or economic status - a workplace where you can express your individuality and be your best self!