Senior Procurement Specialist
URUS GroupAlberta, Canada
Posted May 28, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
URUS is a holding company with cooperative and private ownership, operating in the dairy and beef industry, with 9 brands in 17 retail countries and employing nearly 2,800 people globally.
Job Description
Join URUS as a Senior Procurement Specialist and play a key role in building a growing, center-led Procurement function. You'll support sourcing strategies, supplier partnerships, contract and vendor governance, and the development of scalable procurement practices that help the business make faster, more transparent, and more cost-effective decisions.
Requirements
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret quantitative and qualitative data to support sourcing decisions
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a focus on building relationships and delivering high-quality customer service
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Proven problem-solving abilities and adaptability in dynamic, evolving business environments
- Proficiency in supply chain systems and data tools (e.g., ERP/JDE, TMS, WMS, Power BI, QlikView, Excel)
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field, plus 5–8+ years of procurement/sourcing experience (certifications like APICS/CSCP preferred)
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and willingness to travel occasionally; bilingual skills (e.g., Spanish) are a plus
- Comfortable using AI-enabled tools to improve speed, quality, and consistency in procurement work, including research, document review, proposal analysis, reporting, and process improvement
