Vendor and Contract Management Advisor

GIRO IS YOUR WAY FORWARD At GIRO, our mission is clear: Improving quality of life around the world through software and services that increase the efficiency of public transport and postal delivery. Joining us means contributing to projects and initiatives that makes a real difference to millions of people. Every line of code, every idea, every action, advances our impact around the world. Join us and let’s lead the way forward, together.

Why choose GIRO?

• Join a Quebec software company that is an international leader
• Advance your career in a collaborative work environment where expertise and commitment are the driving force behind every project
• Stability based on long-lasting client relationships and our long-term vision

AN ENVIRONMENT FOR GROWTH

Here, we focus on an inclusive and positive environment.

We offer a range of benefits, including

• Flexible working hours, including remote work for a balanced life.
• Team activities and annual traditions that we take pride in
• Everyday support: Employee assistance program, telemedicine and mental health support.
• Training and professional development opportunities to grow, learn and discover your way forward.

YOUR CONTRIBUTION MAKES A POSITIVE IMPACT Reporting to the Director, Governance, Compliance and Risk Management, you will contribute to supplier and procurement contract management. You will collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to monitor agreements, manage costs and risks, and support the organization’s needs. Coordinate activities related to the preparation, review, negotiation, execution, renewal, and documentation of supplier contracts. Lead negotiations related to renewals, licences, service levels, and commercial terms. Conduct an initial review of contracts, identify business, compliance, security, or cost issues, and coordinate the required follow-ups. Contribute to calls for tenders, requests for proposals, and requests for information, from defining requirements through documenting recommendations. Monitor contractual obligations, risks, compliance, and supplier performance. Develop and maintain metrics, dashboards, and analyses related to spending, renewals, savings, and optimization opportunities. Contribute to improving contract management and procurement policies, processes, tools, and practices. Advise internal teams on procurement, contract management, and supplier relations. Contribute to financial forecasting, track supplier commitments, and identify opportunities to optimize spending.

THE SKILLS THAT WILL MAKE YOU A KEY MEMBER OF OUR TEAM Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as business administration, law, finance, procurement, operations management, contract management, or compliance. At least five years of relevant experience in procurement, contract management, supplier management, renewals, licences, commercial negotiations, or calls for tenders. Excellent oral and written communication skills in French and English. Proficiency in English is required to communicate with English-speaking suppliers and partners located outside Quebec and to review, negotiate, and administer contracts and documentation written in English. Sound business judgment, attention to detail, and strong analytical skills. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage priorities. Strong negotiation skills and the ability to understand and analyze commercial contracts. Ability to engage various stakeholders and coordinate matters involving teams such as IT, Security, Finance, and Corporate Affairs. Proficiency in Excel, document management tools, and tracking logs. Any relevant combination of education and experience may be considered.

In accordance with the standards and regulatory requirements to which GIRO adheres, all positions—whether permanent, fixed-term, or internship—are subject to a criminal background check. Positions that involve access to financial data are also subject to a credit check. All verifications are conducted in accordance with GIRO’s established procedures.

Employment Conditions Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the selected country at the time an offer of employment is made. It is the sole responsibility of candidates to obtain any required work permits, visas, or other authorizations prior to their start date. The masculine form is used solely to simplify the text.

We offer a friendly environment with the development of expertise and collaboration at the heart of everything we do. GIRO is a global leader in optimization software for public transport and postal operations, planning and management. Every day, our solutions help move millions of people and millions of parcels more efficiently. From Los Angeles to Sydney, New York to Paris and Singapore, major cities and postal operators around the world count on our software to drive forward their urban mobility. Headquartered in Montréal, GIRO has over 700 full-time employees, mostly in software development and operational research. By investing 30% of our resources into R&D we continuously advance our products and expertise in the industry.