Job Description

Reports to:

Senior Manager of Procurement and Senior Manager of Service Partner Community

Summary / Objective

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Service Partner Relations/Sourcing Specialist to join our dynamic team. This hybrid role offers a unique opportunity to provide comprehensive support to two departments operating under the same leadership umbrella:

Procurement

and the

Service Partner Community

. Both functions fall within the scope of the

Partner Relations

division. The successful candidate will work closely with and support the Senior Managers of both departments, based in Canada, delivering a wide range of administrative and operational assistance.

Essential Functions - Procurement

You will work across departments to ensure accuracy and efficiency in our sourcing processes. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys a balance between independent work and collaborative efforts.

Support the Senior Manager of Procurement as needed, by gathering market pricing in preparation for upcoming tender initiatives. Gather and analyze procurement-related data to support decision-making.
During peak landscaping and snow seasons, you will:

Support the sourcing of sites for landscaping and snow management services across Canada.
This will involve engaging in negotiations and facilitating the adoption of technology with a wide range of blue-collar contractors.

Essential Functions - SP Community

You will work across departments to ensure SP recruitment in Canada, and SP qualification.

Diversify the Canadian SP Community early and often by identifying new potential relationships and adding them to the system. Support the Senior Manager of SP Community by targeting the areas directed that have been identified as underperforming or lacking competitiveness. Engage with Service Partners to gather information on their available fleet assets, labor capacity, and access to necessary materials. Identify populations within the system who have not yet been contacted or engaged by Landscape Effects Property Management Corp., with the goal of initiating and building new relationships.

Competencies

Excellent verbal and written communication skills to coordinate with partners and internal stakeholders. Solid knowledge of procurement processes and best practices. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Strong skills in Microsoft Excel; knowledge of Salesforce is considered an asset. Willingness to travel within Canada or USA 2-3 times per year for business needs. Experience or familiarity with snow and ice control or landscaping is a plus, but not required.*

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in business, communication, or related field Basic knowledge of business-to-business relationships Familiarity with Salesforce is strongly preferred but not required Proven track record of building relationships Strong negotiation skills with attention to detail Good communication and teamwork skills

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, salaried position, working 40+ hours Monday - Friday with weekend work required as determined by the needs of the business and weather events.

Travel

Occasional travel within North America is required for trade shows and company events, as determined by business needs.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. The role frequently involves sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods. The employee will also be required to use hands to type, handle, or feel objects, and to reach with hands and arms. Visual acuity is necessary to view and interpret data on a screen or in printed form.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role, in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Other Duties as Assigned

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Join our team as a Service Partner Relations/Sourcing Specialist where you can contribute your expertise in procurement while growing your career in a supportive environment!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Dental care Disability insurance Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off RRSP match Vision care Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Belle River, ON