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# Procurement Associate at Umbrella Incorporated

- **Company:** Umbrella Incorporated
- **Location:** Toronto, Canada
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-08-24
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09
- **Apply:** https://jobs.gem.com/umbrella-incorporated/am9icG9zdDrCQN9rLoPsLoGEqU68t-iJ

## Job description

## About Umbrella

Umbrella Incorporated partners with enterprises to navigate complexity, accelerate growth, and drive measurable impact. This role will support both Cloud Managed Networks and Tidal Commerce, two member companies of Umbrella Incorporated, supporting a dynamic and growing environment spanning IT infrastructure, cloud technologies, cybersecurity, and digital commerce consulting & implementation.

## About the role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Procurement Associate to support our procurement and purchasing operations. In this role, you will work closely with vendors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to manage sourcing activities, quotations, purchase orders, deliveries, and invoice verification.

The Procurement Associate will help ensure that goods and services are purchased efficiently, accurately, and in accordance with company policies and procurement processes. This role will also support vendor coordination, purchasing analysis, record maintenance, and resolution of procurement-related issues.

The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build or expand their experience in procurement, supplier management, purchasing, and supply chain operations.

This is an active and urgent role.

## Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Purchasing

- Support the end-to-end procurement process, from purchase requests and quotations through purchase orders, delivery, and invoice verification.
- Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to obtain quotations, pricing, lead times, product availability, and other purchasing information.
- Compare vendor quotations and pricing to support purchasing decisions and identify cost-effective options.
- Prepare, process, and track purchase orders while ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal procurement procedures.
- Monitor purchase orders and supplier confirmations to ensure timely fulfillment.
- Collaborate with internal teams to understand purchasing requirements and ensure orders are processed accurately and on time.

Vendor & Supplier Management

- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with vendors and suppliers.
- Communicate with suppliers regarding pricing, availability, order changes, delivery issues, and discrepancies.
- Assist with vendor onboarding, documentation, and maintenance of supplier records.
- Escalate recurring supplier issues or delays to the appropriate stakeholders and support resolution.

Invoice & Order Management

- Verify supplier invoices by matching them against purchase orders and receiving documentation.
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies involving pricing, quantities, purchase orders, invoices, and deliveries.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date procurement, vendor, purchase order, and delivery records.
- Ensure procurement data is accurately entered and maintained within the company's ERP or purchasing systems.

Reporting & Process Support

- Prepare procurement, purchasing, vendor, and order-status reports as required by management.
- Track open purchase orders and provide regular updates on outstanding orders and expected delivery dates.
- Support procurement-related analysis, including pricing comparisons, supplier performance, and purchasing trends.
- Identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes, reduce errors, and increase operational efficiency.
- Support day-to-day procurement and administrative activities as needed.

Qualifications & Requirements:

- 2–3 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, vendor management, or a related field.
- Understanding of basic procurement and purchasing processes, including quotations, purchase orders, supplier coordination, and invoice matching.
- Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with vendors and internal stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple purchase orders, requests, and deadlines simultaneously.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to investigate and resolve procurement discrepancies.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel.
- Experience with procurement, purchasing, or ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar platforms is an asset.
- Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
- High level of accuracy and commitment to maintaining data integrity and following company policies and procedures.

Nice to have:

- Experience with inventory management, warehouse, or supply chain operations.
- Knowledge of procurement best practices, policies, and compliance standards.
- Familiarity with vendor management and supplier coordination.
- Experience with inventory tracking, forecasting, or replenishment.
- Exposure to ERP or inventory management systems.

## What We Offer -

- Competitive compensation package
- This role offers opportunities to expand your knowledge of the technology and sales industry while developing broader business operations expertise, with potential to grow into supporting additional teams, functions, and strategic initiatives across the organization
- Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.
- Supportive work environment with a focus on safety and innovation

Umbrella Inc is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace that is free from harassment and discrimination under the Ontario Human Rights Code. The Company’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of a prohibited ground enumerated by the Ontario Human Rights Code. Umbrella welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation. Further, it is Umbrella's policy to comply with all applicable provincial and federal laws regarding background and criminal record checks in making hiring decisions.

## About Umbrella Incorporated

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: A warranty management platform that enables e‑commerce brands to sell, manage, and resolve extended warranties and protection plans – all under their own brand.
- **Entity Type**: Private (startup)
- **Headquarters**: United States
- **Founded**: Not publicly available
- **Founders**: Not publicly disclosed; the founding team describes themselves as e‑commerce founders who previously ran online stores [myumbrella.ai/about](https://www.myumbrella.ai/about)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Warranty management / protection plans for e‑commerce and omnichannel retailers; intersects with insurance, SaaS, and commerce technology.
- **Target customers**: B2B – direct‑to‑consumer brands, omnichannel retailers, OEMs, and enterprise merchants.
- **Mission / purpose**: “Transform how merchants protect their products and delight their customers” [myumbrella.ai/careers](https://www.myumbrella.ai/careers)

## Products & Services
- **[Warranty Management Software (SaaS)]**: A white‑labelled platform that handles ownership tracking, extended protection sales, claims management, and returns automation. Three tiers: pure SaaS, managed program (with an A‑rated carrier as obligor), and custom program where the merchant owns the economics.
- **[AI‑Powered Claims Engine]**: Automates intake, verification, and resolution of claims, reducing handling time by 80% [myumbrella.ai/about-us](https://www.myumbrella.ai/about-us)
- **[Program Design Services]**: In‑house team designs coverage, pricing, and risk structure based on the merchant’s failure data and sales channels; handles compliance and launch.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Platform has powered **$150M+** in warranty revenue for merchants. Serving **2,500+ brands**.
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Not publicly listed.
- **Growth Signals**: 50+ team members across 8 countries; 100% remote‑first from day one; actively hiring for senior engineering, DevOps, and enterprise sales roles (as of September 2025) [myumbrella.ai/careers](https://www.myumbrella.ai/careers)

## Competitive Advantages
- Founder‑market fit: built by e‑commerce founders who personally experienced the pain points of warranty management.
- Fully white‑labelled, allowing merchants to own the customer experience.
- AI‑driven claims automation that reduces manual handling and improves customer satisfaction.
- Modular pricing and compliance options (SaaS only, managed program, or bespoke captive).

## Strategic Focus
- Scaling the platform to serve larger enterprise retailers and brands (evidenced by the “Enterprise Account Executive” opening).
- Deepening AI capabilities in claims and returns.
- Expanding geographic coverage and omnichannel integrations.

## Why Work Here
- **Remote‑first**: Full remote culture with async practices, team members in 8 countries.
- **Equity & Ownership**: Meaningful equity for all employees; “when the company wins, you win.”
- **Learning Budget**: $2,000/year for courses, conferences, books, certifications.
- **Health & Wellness**: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision; monthly wellness stipend.
- **Flexible PTO**: Trust‑based time off.
- **Team Offsites**: Twice‑a‑year in‑person gatherings in various locations.
- **Engineering Culture**: Ownership end‑to‑end, modern stack (React, Node.js, AWS), opportunities to build core platform features and scale infrastructure.

## Sources
1. [myumbrella.ai/careers](https://www.myumbrella.ai/careers) – Careers page with culture, benefits, and open roles.
2. [myumbrella.ai/about](https://www.myumbrella.ai/about) – Company background and statistics.
3. [myumbrella.ai/about-us](https://www.myumbrella.ai/about-us) – Product details and managed program information.
4. [jobs.gem.com/umbrella-incorporated](https://jobs.gem.com/umbrella-incorporated) – Job listings for the company.

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