IT Procurement
Specialist
THE DESCARTES
SYSTEMS GROUP
About Descartes:
Descartes (TSX:DSG)
(Nasdaq:DSGX) is the global leader in providing on-demand,
software-as-a-service solutions focused on improving the productivity,
performance and security of logistics-intensive businesses. Descartes has over
147,000 parties using its cloud based services. Customers use our modular,
software-as-a-service solutions to route, schedule, track and measure delivery
resources; plan, allocate and execute shipments; rate, audit and pay transportation
invoices; file customs and security documents for imports and exports; and
complete numerous other logistics processes by participa
ting in the world’s
largest, collaborative multimodal logistics community. Our headquarters are in
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada and we have offices and partners around the world.
Learn more at www.descartes.com.
IT PROCUREMENT
SPECIALIST (CONTRACT – 14 MONTHS)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Provide
administrative support to IT management primarily for procurement, change
management and license management.
•Creation of and filing of reports needed for IT management.
•Creation and/or maintenance of spreadsheets for forecasting and inventory.
•Vendor Relationship Management.
•Creation and/or maintenance of process and procedural documentation.
•Tracking of outstanding procurement-related requests.
•Tracking license usage within the corporation and advising staff on license
requests.
•Communication with vendors and staff regarding ongoing purchase requests.
•Working closely with other teams and vendors as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
•A college diploma
in administration, IT or a related field.
•Two or more years of experience with Microsoft Office products with in-depth
knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
•Knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint.
•Solid understanding of the ITIL v3 framework.
•Strong analytical ability to research, analyze and compare products and/or
quotes that involve multiple technologies.
•Excellent communication, relationship, interpersonal, time management and
customer service skills.
•The ability to handle multiple ongoing tasks.
•Able to learn new processes, procedures and tools in short timeframes and
adapt to changing requirements quickly and easily.
•Able to work accurately and independently with minimal supervision or as part
of a team.
•Experience in an IT or technology environment would be an asset.
•Experience with SAP would be an asset.
LOCATION
You will be working
out of our office in Waterloo, Ontario.
OFFER
We offer a flexible
and casual work environment, as well as mentorship and on-the-job training to
support your personal growth. You will have an opportunity to contribute new
ideas and we welcome your fresh perspective.
APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Please submit your
resume, and a covering letter describing why you are a unique fit for this
position, to jobsna@descartes.com citing “IT Procurement Specialist” in the
subject of your message.
We thank all
applicants for their interest in Descartes; however only those candidates
selected for an interview will be contacted.
Agency calls will
not be accepted.
