Senior Analyst, Procurement

Summary

Join Wealthsimple's dynamic Finance team as a Senior Analyst, Procurement, and contribute to the expansion of the Procurement function under the leadership of the VP, Controller. The role will play a crucial part in driving operational efficiencies and cost savings through strategic procurement strategies and initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree, College Diploma or equivalent in a related field
• Strong interpersonal skills and proven experience negotiating and working with internal and external stakeholders
• 2-4 years of procurement experience with RFX events, Indirect Procurement, reviewing contracts and commercial terms, and negotiation
• Strong organization skills including demonstrated tenacity for following up with team, collaborators and governance SMEs on outstanding items
• Solid understanding of any Procurement applications (ZIP is a plus, or Oracle, Coupa, Netsuite)

Responsibilities

• Support Procurement Lead: Assist with end to end tendering process, status reporting, and project management to ensure timely delivery of business requests and procurement projects
• Vendor Management Framework: Help build and maintain a comprehensive vendor management framework and procurement policies across the organization
• Project Management: Apply project management methodologies and tools to manage phases of projects or light governance projects under Procurement Lead’s guidance and leadership
• Concierge Service: Provide high-level support to business department leaders in navigating governance and procurement processes
• Analytics and Insights: Prepare status reports, ensure approval tasks are documented in procurement tools, maintain vendor records and provide spend analytics to business stakeholders
• Risk Management: Work closely with Security, Legal, Privacy and Operations teams in identifying vendor risks and facilitate discussions for remediation while maintaining a performance feedback log
• Collaboration with Finance and Other Divisions: Work closely with Finance and other business units in driving procurement transformation initiatives
• Continuous Improvement: Actively seek opportunities for process improvements, audit supplier spend, and communicate with leadership to resolve inquiries and uphold governance standards

Benefits

• Competitive salary with top-tier health benefits and life insurance
• Retirement savings matching plan using Wealthsimple Work
• 20 vacation days per year and unlimited sick and mental health days
• Up to $1,500 per year towards wellness and professional development budgets respectively
• 90 days away program: Employees can work internationally in eligible countries for up to 90 days per calendar year