**Job Title:** Procurement Specialist (Hybrid) **Location:** Calgary or Red Deer, AB Our client is seeking a Procurement Specialist to join their team. As a Procurement Specialist, you will be part of a dynamic department supporting various business functions. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, excellent negotiation abilities, and a collaborative mindset which will align successfully in the organization. **Job Description:** + Support the development of enterprise-wide category strategies to achieve cost savings and improve quality and service levels. + Provide negotiating and contracting leadership for strategic contracts for the procurement of 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 comprehensive understanding of the supply market. **Qualifications:** + A Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business Management, or a related field with 8+ years of relevant experience. + At least 8 years of experience in procurement within a manufacturing and construction environment. + Professional designation such as Certified Purchasing Manager or PMP is preferred. + Experience with SAP-ARIBA ERP system and advanced MS Excel skills. + Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders. **What's in it for me?** + Opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, balancing remote work with in-office collaboration. + Engagement in continuous improvement projects that enhance supplier performance and value. + Chance to lead strategic sourcing projects and influence procurement strategies. + Professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and career growth. + Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace that values your contributions. If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now. 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.