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TU Procure buying teams are organized by category and commodity and are supported by TU Procure Operations.The TU Procure team also manages the relationships with vendors that supply TransUnion and also interfaces with other internal functions that oversee third party relationships such as Information Security, Accounts Payable, Finance, Legal, and Third Party Risk functions. The team manages RFI’s, RFP’s and Predictive Benchmarks to facilitate the bidding process. The two most important objectives in our negotiations are to protect the company and to get the best possible cost of ownership for the products and services being acquired.\n\nThis is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week.\nRole Overview And Core Responsibilities\nThe Procurement Consultant (Buyer) is responsible for the delivery of procurement activity within categories such as Marketing, IT, HR, Professional Services and Facilities in order to deliver a robust, cost effective and committed supply base capable of supporting significant growth expectations. They will work with stakeholders to develop tender/RFP and contract documents for procurement activity whilst championing and driving continuous improvements.\nCore Accountabilities / Responsibilities:\nDeveloping strong working relationships with key stakeholders and working in a way that positively engages the support of stakeholders.\nInfluencing peers to promote and implement the procurement related strategies, endorse professional procurement involvement and standard practices.\nHave a keen insight and understanding of the business services roadmap of upcoming demands and requirements.\nLeading or supporting, as necessary, all RFx, sourcing process, negotiation and contracting activities.\nManaging the purchase order process by ensuring exemplary control and compliance to contract.\nIdentifying and driving continuous improvement of processes.\nDelivering on targets (savings, cash flow, cost reduction depending on business focus) to drive improvements in operating margin and deliver the business' strategic priorities.\nEnsuring effective supplier relationship management and governance with supporting KPI’s.\nUndertaking market analysis to identify new opportunities to drive value.\nProduction/automation of standard and bespoke reporting for stakeholders.\nDeveloping a working understanding of applicable regulation pertaining to third parties/ vendors/ outsourcing i.e., OSFI and implement any necessary controls to ensure compliance.\nRequired Knowledge And Experiences\n5 years' experience as a procurement professional.\nExperience in the Procurement of indirect spend categories.\nStrong understanding of commercial contracts.\nMicrosoft office i.e., Outlook, word, excel and PowerPoint.\nProcurement experience in Financial Services or a similar industry.\nSelf-starter, able to work independently.\nExcellent oral and written communication skills.\nKnowledge of P2P software i.e., Coupa, an asset.\nThe expected pay range for this position is $81,000 - $101,000 annually. 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