Strategic Sourcing & Category Manager - Corporate Goods and Services

At Freedom, we’re proud to be leaders in a movement that brings affordable wireless services to Canadians – we’re always on the lookout for go-getters that are committed to disrupt the status quo.

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The role :
Are you passionate about Corporate Goods and Services activities? Do you pride yourself on driving change, creating efficiencies while honing your skills as a negotiator and sourcing expert? Do you have experience facilitating cross-functional collaboration with other teams to solve complex problems and present recommendations to senior management? This role will be responsible for driving the development of Strategic Sourcing & Category Strategies related to our Corporate Goods and Services Segment. Namely, you will oversee: commercial negotiations, contractual negotiations, supplier relationship management and Tender and sourcing process

A typical day :
Reporting to the Director of Strategic Sourcing, Corporate Goods and Services, as a Strategic Sourcing and Category Manager for Corporate Goods and Services (CGS), you will:

• Partner with stakeholders to understand business objectives related to Corporate Goods and Services roadmap, and other related services.
• Category Management: Keep category and spend profiles updated, develop, and implement category strategies to meet our current and future business requirements in addition to managing our legacy environment.
• Lead the development of contract strategy and execution: In partnership with Legal and business partners, lead complex sourcing and negotiation strategies to closure which encompass key program specification and deliver high value. Develop negotiation approach, fallback positions, acceptable terms, and prepare a legally binding and enforceable documents.
• Analyzing spend and cost modeling: Proactively tracks industry, actual unit and service cost data that feeds into total cost of ownership (TCO) and RFx, and continual improvement of supplier productivity.
• RFx Services: Lead the development of clear requirements to solve specific business and commercial needs, then own and drive to closure the supplier interface for all sole source, and RFX’s.
• Supplier Performance Management: Monitor supplier financial strength, proactively track and analyze criteria, ensure supplier contractual adherence, research root cause of issues, own/drive improved performance and manage governance structure to ensure delivery of expectations and compliance with corporate and regulatory policies.
• Become a trusted advisor to all management levels and to the business through the analysis of data, conducting market research, sharing of report findings and the delivery of sourcing recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with purchasing policies and procedures, ethical practices and adherence to relevant laws and regulations.
• Develop and track cost savings initiatives.
• Support the continuous improvement of Strategic Sourcing process using lean methodologies
• Identify metrics, tools, and processes to optimize sourcing activities and efficiencies and work collaboratively with team members to prioritize and drive implementation.

• 7 to 10 plus years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, supply chain management and leading large strategic projects.
• University or post-secondary degree or equivalent practical experience is required; MBA or post graduate degree in a related field would be an asset.
• Experience with sourcing of solutions and assets in is required.
• Knowledge of forming category profiles and strategy.
• Knowledge of strategic sourcing, contract negotiation and drafting.
• Understanding of contract and supplier performance management (statement of work, maintenance, and service level agreements).
• Ability to influence change and work with ambiguity.
• Understanding of project management and agile development methods would be an asset.
• Excellent relationship building, interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills required.
• Strong financial and problem-solving ability; proven business acumen.
• Proven ability to perform in a team environment as well manage and lead a cross functional teams.
• Bilingualism English and French would be an asset.

• Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Take advantage of a customizable health & dental benefits program and opportunities for company-matched pension (according to position). 
• Promote your health with the wellness program, which focuses on physical, psychological, financial, and social health.
• Benefit from the Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, including Virtual Healthcare.
• Take advantage in participating in the Store Manager Monthly Bonus Performance Program.
• At Freedom, we recognize your great work through a monthly & yearly Sales Excellence Awards Program, corporate line with provided service, device subsidy and discounts on Freedom products & services.
• Participate in projects that make an impact and take on challenges that will allow you to surpass yourself.
• Develop your full potential and imagine what you can become within Quebecor’s family through our various career opportunities.

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