Procurement Coordinator

About Kinaxis

Are you looking to join an innovative market-leading company where you can truly elevate your career At Kinaxis we are serious about culture we are serious about technology we are serious about customers and we are serious about not taking ourselves too seriously. If you are looking to be part of an incredible growth story then we might just be the place for you!

In 1984 we started out as a team of three engineers. Today we have grown to become a global organization with over 2000 employees around the world 6 global office and a best-in-class HQ in Ottawa Canada. As winners of several Top Employer awards globally we are proud to work with our customers and employees towards solving some of the biggest challenges facing supply chains today.

Kinaxis is a global leader in modern supply chain orchestration powering complex global supply chains and supporting the people who manage them. Our powerful AI infused platform provides full transparency and visibility across end-to-end supply chains enabling our customers to make faster better decisions. We are trusted by renowned global brands to provide the agility and predictability needed to navigate todays volatility and disruption. With more than 40000 users in over 100 countries we are expanding our team as we continue to innovate and revolutionize how we support our customers.

Location

This position is based in Ottawa and follows a hybrid work model. You will be expected to work from our Ottawa headquarters 3 days per week.

About the team

Kinaxis is looking for a Procurement Coordinator to support the day-to-day purchasing activities that help our global business operate efficiently. This role is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys coordinating details solving process questions and working with internal stakeholders and vendors in a fast-paced environment.

Reporting to the Director of Procurement you will support daily purchasing activity across assigned categories helping coordinate requests approvals and purchase orders so the business can buy what it needs efficiently and accurately. You will also contribute to ongoing efforts to simplify standardize and digitize procurement workflows.

Salary Range

Annual cash compensation ranges from $47250 to $69300 plus company bonus. The final offer within this range will reflect the successful candidates skills and experience.

What you will do

• Process purchase requests for assigned categories coordinating requirements approvals and follow-up to support timely completion.
• Lead relevant sourcing activities by gathering supplier quotes compiling bid assessments and preparing award recommendations.
• Support supplier qualification and onboarding in partnership with Accounts Payable helping collect required information and move suppliers through the registration process.
• Issue and manage assigned purchase orders through the lifecycle including support for delivery billing and receiving questions.
• Support lower-complexity contracting workflows including event venue training sponsorship and similar agreements by coordinating reviews and approvals system updates and related PO activity.
• Support procurement reporting and spend visibility by organizing request supplier purchase order and status information for operational reporting.
• Identify incomplete unclear off-process or exception-based requests and escalate to the appropriate owner for guidance.
• Identify recurring request types manual process steps and common requester issues to support automation catalog enablement standardization and process improvement.

What we are looking for

• Post-secondary education in business administration supply chain management finance or a related field or equivalent experience.
• 13 years of experience in procurement finance operations or contract administration preferred.
• Strong organizational skills attention to detail and ability to manage multiple requests in a fast-paced queue-based environment.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to follow up professionally with internal stakeholders and vendors.
• Comfort working with business systems tracking information and supporting process-driven workflows.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word Excel Outlook and related productivity tools.
• Ability to work independently apply sound judgment and escalate questions exceptions or unclear requirements appropriately.

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Work With Impact: Our platform directly helps companies power the worlds supply chains. We see the results of what we do out in the world every day when we see store shelves stocked when medications are available for our loved ones and so much more.

Work with Fortune 500 Brands: Companies across industries trust us to help them take control of their integrated business planning and digital supply chain. Some of our customers include Lockheed Martin Unilever P&G ExxonMobil Cisco and more.

Social Responsibility at Kinaxis: Our Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee weighs in on hiring practices talent assessment training materials and mandatory training on unconscious bias and inclusion fundamentals. Sustainability is key to what we do and were committed to a long-term net-zero operations strategy. We are involved in our communities and support causes where we can make the most impact.

People matter at Kinaxis and here are some of the perks and benefits we offer which may vary by location and employee:

• Flexible vacation and Kinaxis Days (company-wide days off)
• Flexible work options
• Physical and mental well-being programs
• Regularly scheduled virtual fitness classes
• Mentorship programs training and career development
• Recognition programs and referral rewards
• Hackathons

For more information visit the Kinaxis website at or the companys blog at .

Kinaxis welcomes candidates to apply to our inclusive community. We provide accommodations upon request to ensure fairness and accessibility throughout our recruitment process for all candidates including those with specific needs or disabilities. If you require an accommodation please reach out to us at This contact information is for accessibility requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Kinaxis is committed to ensuring a fair and transparent recruitment process. We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the initial step of the recruitment process to compare submitted resumes against the job description to identify candidates whose education experience and skills most closely match the requirements of the role. After the initial screening all subsequent decisions regarding your application including final selection are made by our human recruitment team. AI does not make any final hiring decisions.