Procurement Specialist - Jobs in Waterloo, ON

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We are seeking a passionate, high energy, Procurement Specialist - Waterloo, ON. Our strength is built on our ability to work together. Our diverse set of backgrounds offer different perspectives and new ways of thinking. It encourages lively discussions, inspires thought leadership, and helps us build better solutions for our people and clients. We are looking for someone who thrives in this setting and is inspired to craft relevant solutions through true collaboration. If you are excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we would love to hear from you!Why choose cognizantIt takes a lot to succeed in today’s fast-paced market, and Cognizant has become a leader in the industry. We love big ideas and even bigger dreams. We stand out because we put human experiences at the core. We help clients engage customers by envisioning and building creative products and services. We develop go-to-market strategies and invent entirely new business models, ensuring that every company we work with walks away with both support and a plan. Everything we do at Cognizant we do with passion—for our clients, our communities, and our organization. It’s the defining attribute that we look for in our people.What do you need to succeedTitle - Procurement SpecialistLocation - Waterloo, ONRole OverviewAR Data & Logistics team is supporting user experience, engineering and software development teams to manage new products and programs. Each of these teams require items such as materials, parts, tools and equipment to perform their responsibilities. These items can be sourced from a variety of suppliers and partners in various countries, and the vast majority are from international locations.Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain complete and accurate lists of part numbers that can be used for
• reference across organization
• Maintain complete and accurate set of supporting documentation for the part numbers, such as (not exhaustive):
• 3rd party documentation supporting Country Of Origin (COO)
• 3rd party documentation supporting part valuation
• Battery - MSDS, UN 38.3 Test report and UL Certificate of Compliance
• FDA registration numbers for vendors supplying FDA controlled materials
• Inventory record keeping of items purchased and available for use in the design activity
• Communicating with vendors to complete the vendor setup
• Maintaining a list of vendors that are setup and available for use
• Entering purchase requisitions into software
• Support communicating PO to vendors where required
• Support vendor invoice upload process where required
• Supporting the purchase and replenishment of consumable items where applicable
• Working with other internal teams such as Trade Compliance to resolve customs issues
• Brainstorming and implementing process improvements
• Support Logistics as needed.

Qualifications:

• Strong spreadsheet skills, able to quickly churn out summaries showing statuses of devices using pivot table
• Self-starter, able to work independently with little supervision
• Past working experience in procurement preferred
• Past experience in inventory management preferred

#LI-NMVWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.Employee Status : Full Time EmployeeShift : Day JobTravel : NoJob Posting : Oct 18 2022About CognizantCognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) is one of the worlds leading professional services companies, transforming clients business, operating and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant is ranked 185 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com or follow us @Cognizant.Quick Apply

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