Temporary Procurement Specialist

Procurement, the Intermediate Category Specialist will bring established skills in strategic procurement as it relates to strategic sourcing, commercial negotiations and contract drafting/development.

The category portfolios supported are IT, Contingent Workforce and Travel

Liaise with internal category teams and business partners and gain a comprehensive understanding of business requirements establishing short-term and long-term objectives.

• Lead the efforts for contract renewals and strategic sourcing activities (scoping, spend analysis, sourcing, negotiating, contracting).
• Lead the RFx process, and support the development of negotiation strategies and negotiations of small to medium value/risk agreements.
• Conduct market data research, investigate supplier capabilities, and analyze industry best practices and technology trends to inform sourcing strategies.
• Ensure compliance with purchasing policies and procedures, ethical practices, and adherence to relevant laws and regulations.
• Manage supplier contracts, governance, and control programs to ensure delivery of expectations and comply with corporate and regulatory policies.
• Drive and report Procurement Key Performance Indicators including cost savings, spend under management, supplier rationalization, etc.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in leading strategic projects, strategic procurement, contract management, category management, and or sourcing experience, within designated categories.
• Excellent relationship-building, interpersonal, communication (verbal and written) skills required.
• Knowledge of source-to-pay tools including e-sourcing, contract management, and spend analytics.
• Knowledge in categories related to professional and corporate services, marketing and commercial services, airline support services, or direct labor type of agreements considered an asset.
• Bachelor's degree in business, or equivalent. Supply Chain Canada designation is considered an asset.

Procurement, the Intermediate Category Specialist will bring established skills in strategic procurement as it relates to strategic sourcing, commercial negotiations and contract drafting/development.

The category portfolios supported are IT, Contingent Workforce and Travel

Liaise with internal category teams and business partners and gain a comprehensive understanding of business requirements establishing short-term and long-term objectives.

• Lead the efforts for contract renewals and strategic sourcing activities (scoping, spend analysis, sourcing, negotiating, contracting).
• Lead the RFx process, and support the development of negotiation strategies and negotiations of small to medium value/risk agreements.
• Conduct market data research, investigate supplier capabilities, and analyze industry best practices and technology trends to inform sourcing strategies.
• Ensure compliance with purchasing policies and procedures, ethical practices, and adherence to relevant laws and regulations.
• Manage supplier contracts, governance, and control programs to ensure delivery of expectations and comply with corporate and regulatory policies.
• Drive and report Procurement Key Performance Indicators including cost savings, spend under management, supplier rationalization, etc.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in leading strategic projects, strategic procurement, contract management, category management, and or sourcing experience, within designated categories.
• Excellent relationship-building, interpersonal, communication (verbal and written) skills required.
• Knowledge of source-to-pay tools including e-sourcing, contract management, and spend analytics.
• Knowledge in categories related to professional and corporate services, marketing and commercial services, airline support services, or direct labor type of agreements considered an asset.
• Bachelor's degree in business, or equivalent. Supply Chain Canada designation is considered an asset.

Procurement, the Intermediate Category Specialist will bring established skills in strategic procurement as it relates to strategic sourcing, commercial negotiations and contract drafting/development.

The category portfolios supported are IT, Contingent Workforce and Travel

Liaise with internal category teams and business partners and gain a comprehensive understanding of business requirements establishing short-term and long-term objectives.

• Lead the efforts for contract renewals and strategic sourcing activities (scoping, spend analysis, sourcing, negotiating, contracting).
• Lead the RFx process, and support the development of negotiation strategies and negotiations of small to medium value/risk agreements.
• Conduct market data research, investigate supplier capabilities, and analyze industry best practices and technology trends to inform sourcing strategies.
• Ensure compliance with purchasing policies and procedures, ethical practices, and adherence to relevant laws and regulations.
• Manage supplier contracts, governance, and control programs to ensure delivery of expectations and comply with corporate and regulatory policies.
• Drive and report Procurement Key Performance Indicators including cost savings, spend under management, supplier rationalization, etc.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in leading strategic projects, strategic procurement, contract management, category management, and or sourcing experience, within designated categories.
• Excellent relationship-building, interpersonal, communication (verbal and written) skills required.
• Knowledge of source-to-pay tools including e-sourcing, contract management, and spend analytics.
• Knowledge in categories related to professional and corporate services, marketing and commercial services, airline support services, or direct labor type of agreements considered an asset.
• Bachelor's degree in business, or equivalent. Supply Chain Canada designation is considered an asset.

Bachelor's degree in business, or equivalent. Supply Chain Canada designation is considered an asset.

• 5+ years of progressive experience in leading strategic projects, strategic procurement, contract management, category management, and or sourcing experience, within designated categories.
• Excellent relationship-building, interpersonal, communication (verbal and written) skills required.
• Knowledge of source-to-pay tools including e-sourcing, contract management, and spend analytics.
• Knowledge in categories related to professional and corporate services, marketing and commercial services, airline support services, or direct labor type of agreements considered an asset.
• Procurement, the Intermediate Category Specialist will bring established skills in strategic procurement as it relates to strategic sourcing, commercial negotiations and contract drafting/development.

The category portfolios supported are IT, Contingent Workforce and Travel

Liaise with internal category teams and business partners and gain a comprehensive understanding of business requirements establishing short-term and long-term objectives.

• Lead the efforts for contract renewals and strategic sourcing activities (scoping, spend analysis, sourcing, negotiating, contracting).
• Lead the RFx process, and support the development of negotiation strategies and negotiations of small to medium value/risk agreements.
• Conduct market data research, investigate supplier capabilities, and analyze industry best practices and technology trends to inform sourcing strategies.
• Ensure compliance with purchasing policies and procedures, ethical practices, and adherence to relevant laws and regulations.
• Manage supplier contracts, governance, and control programs to ensure delivery of expectations and comply with corporate and regulatory policies.
• Drive and report Procurement Key Performance Indicators including cost savings, spend under management, supplier rationalization, etc.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in leading strategic projects, strategic procurement, contract management, category management, and or sourcing experience, within designated categories.
• Excellent relationship-building, interpersonal, communication (verbal and written) skills required.
• Knowledge of source-to-pay tools including e-sourcing, contract management, and spend analytics.
• Knowledge in categories related to professional and corporate services, marketing and commercial services, airline support services, or direct labor type of agreements considered an asset.
• Bachelor's degree in business, or equivalent. Supply Chain Canada designation is considered an asset.

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