Procurement Manager

Role Overview

Purchase Order Management

• Create, process, and follow up on purchase orders in the ERP system.
• Ensure accuracy of quantities, prices, delivery terms, and cost centers.
• Coordinate purchase requests and monitor purchase order status through delivery confirmation.

Supplier Administration

• Manage supplier creation and onboarding requests.
• Collect and verify supplier KYC, banking details, certifications, and other documentation.
• Maintain supplier master data and follow internal validation and approval workflows.

Operational Coordination

• Liaise with Accounting on invoice matching and payment follow-up.
• Collaborate with Retail Operations and Store teams to anticipate procurement needs.
• Escalate discrepancies and issues to relevant stakeholders.

Reporting and Compliance

• Track and report on purchase order status, open orders, and supplier performance.
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies and internal controls.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives.

Procurement Tool Deployment

• Lead local implementation of a procurement tool and define local requirements with central IT and Procurement teams.
• Participate in UAT and validate tool functionality.
• Coordinate stakeholder communications, training sessions, user guides, go-live, and post-deployment support.
• Maintain the tool, train users, animate the user community, and identify improvements from feedback.

Requirements and Capabilities

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or an equivalent field.
• Two to five years of procurement operations or administrative purchasing experience.
• Proficiency in SAP and other ERP systems, plus good command of Excel and reporting tools.
• Knowledge of procure-to-pay processes and supplier compliance requirements.
• Fluent English is required; French is an asset.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

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