**Job Title:** Procurement Specialist **Location:** Red Deer, AB Our client, a leader in the chemicals industry, is seeking a Procurement Specialist to join their team. As a Procurement Specialist, you will be part of the Procurement Department supporting various teams. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation skills, excellent analytical abilities, and a collaborative mindset which will align successfully in the organization. **What's the Job?** + Support the development of enterprise-wide category strategies to achieve cost savings and improve quality. + Provide negotiating and contracting leadership for strategic contracts related to materials and services. + Oversee all spend activity and purchase requests for assigned category areas. + Drive the use of procurement best practices and standardization of procurement processes. + Collaborate with Category Managers to ensure a deep understanding of the supply market. **What's Needed?** + A Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or Business Management with 8+ years of related experience. + At least 8 years of experience in procurement within a manufacturing and construction environment. + Professional Designation (e.g., Certified Purchasing Manager, PMP, CSCMP) is preferred. + Experience in Strategic Sourcing/Procurement and Contract Negotiation. + Strong interpersonal and mentoring skills to coach and guide team members. **What's in it for me?** + Opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment. + Engagement in innovative projects that drive value and efficiency. + Professional development and growth opportunities within the organization. + Ability to influence procurement strategies and contribute to organizational success. + Flexibility to work from home on Mondays and Fridays. If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you! **About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells** _ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands –_ **_Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells_** _–_ creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent. ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.