Typical Day in Role
• Lead cross-functional teams to execute on low to medium value/complexity sourcing projects and contracting efforts. Determine sourcing strategy and conduct analysis and negotiations.
• Influence requirements from business partners necessary to evaluate and select suppliers
• Conduct baseline and market analysis, develop sourcing strategy and conduct contract negotiations
• Read and understand contract and commercial terms in current contracts and proposals.
• Manage sourcing resources and engage subject matter experts (such as legal, risk and finance) in support of a specific set of commodities and/or a business line
• Provide sourcing thought leadership and day-to-day oversight of resource activities
• Be responsible for the accuracy of contract archives
• Track expirations of existing contracts and develop work plan for renewals, interact with legal and drafting teams to incorporate results of negotiations into contract documents
• Provide supporting analytics to finance team to validate realized savings
• Manage relations with key business partners and project owners to develop/maintain strong working relationships
• Support vendor managers in execution of business led initiatives as necessary.
Decision Authorities:
• Responsible for low to medium value negotiation and contracting activities to deliver savings and value consistent with business objectives and priorities.
People Leader Role: No
Candidate Requirements/Must Have Skills:
1) 6+ years of progressive business experience in global supply chain management and/or vendor management and/or contract management
2) 6+ years of experience and expertise with supplier contractual terms and conditions to mitigate legal and business risk
3) 3+ years of IT Infrastructure contracts/sourcing experience
4) 3+ years of extensive knowledge of IT software/SaaS solutions/vendor
5) Solid knowledge of sourcing and procurement principles and best practices
6) Experience with sourcing and procurement systems and tools
7) Solid analytical skills
Nice-To-Have Skills/ Strong Assets:
• Graduate degree (business preferred)
• Knowledge of relevant legislative and regulatory requirements relating to management of third party outsourcing in the jurisdictions in which the client operates
• Knowledge of financial, actuarial and insurance systems
• Familiar with client’s business operations, strategies and financial environment
Education:
• Undergraduate degree (business preferred)
• Certifications: CPSM (supply chain certification) – not required but a nice to have
The pay range that the employer reasonably expects to pay for this position is between CA$40.00 and CA$50.00
Our voluntary benefits offering includes medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
Tundra Technical Solutions would like to thank you for the interest you have demonstrated in this opportunity. However, only candidates with the required skills will be contacted.
Tundra Technical Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in our workplace.
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