Procurement Associate

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Procurement Associate, you will play a critical role in driving smooth procurement operations by delivering reliable support, guidance, and services related to contracts, processes, and stakeholder collaboration. This position requires a quality-driven, client-focused, and results-oriented approach to ensure compliance with procurement rules, regulations, policies, and strategies. WHAT YOU'LL DO As a Procurement Associate, your key responsibilities will include: - Providing efficient and timely support services in procurement and contract administration to various programs managed by your office - Promoting sustainability in the procurement process and ensuring complete submissions to the Contract and Property Committees - Conducting routine market research to determine supply sources and maintaining a local supplier database - Collaborating with project personnel and managers in preparing procurement plans and awards - Reviewing requisitions for completeness and preparing specifications for equipment and materials - Liaising with vendors and consignees until safe delivery of goods is achieved - Investigating and resolving post-order problems and providing oral or written responses to queries from projects, clients, companies, etc. - Preparing monthly reports on procurement matters and liaising with logistics units or projects on receipt of goods, equipment, and services WHAT YOU'LL NEED To be successful in this role, you will need: - A secondary school diploma or equivalent with 6 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Law, Commerce, Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, or Economics, or related fields with 2 years of relevant experience - Relevant experience in procurement or related areas - A globally or nationally recognized professional certificate or membership (e.g. CIPS) is desired WHY REMOTE As a remote Procurement Associate, you will have the flexibility to work from anywhere and contribute to the success of our organization while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. BENEFITS This position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health plan, parental leave, education stipend, life insurance, equipment stipend, and flexible schedule.