Strategic Sourcing and Category Specialist

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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Reporting to the Director, Strategic Procurement, the Strategic Sourcing Specialist is responsible for the contracting process for goods and services from suppliers in the Information Technology  Commodity sector as required. He or she participates in the identification of the needs of his internal clients and leads the negotiations until the signing of contractual agreements (identification of potential sources, development of calls for tenders (RFP), selection of suppliers, negotiation of contracts, renewal and others).

He or she supports the strategic procurement director(s) as well as the team responsible for operations within the supply chain.

• Participate in the analysis of the needs of its internal customers for the acquisition of goods and services;
• Develop the business relationship with suppliers;
• Involve and keep stakeholders of his or her commodity informed regarding various activities related to supply chain operations; 
• Recommend the best sources of supply; 
• Define the best negotiation strategies within its commodities in order to meet the needs of clients as adequately as possible and in order to generate cost reductions; Write recommendations for contract award; 
• Prepare tender (RFP) documents, evaluate proposals received, negotiate prices, terms and conditions for contracts and framework agreements; 
• Draft contracts on commercial aspects.
• Work in collaboration with the legal departments to ensure the compliance of contractual documents; 
• Administer contracts and agreements, ensure compliance with them and intervene in the event of deviations; Maintain the database and ensure the monitoring and renewal of futures contracts under its commodities;
• Evaluate and measure vendor performance; 
• Participate in the development and continuous improvement of supply chain processes;
• Work closely with other members of the Procurement team;
• Participate in the training of an employee who has to carry out the responsibilities described above;
• Perform any other task of the same nature or of a general nature related to the job or required by his or her function.

• Bachelor's degree in administration, procurement management, law or any other related field, with a minimum of three (3) years of experience in negotiating and drafting supply contracts; 
• Fluency in English (oral and written, capacity to speak and write in French is an asset); 
• Analytical skills, initiative and strong communication skills;
• Proficiency in the Windows environment and Excel, Word and Powerpoint software;
• Holding the Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation and proficiency in procurement technology tools (SAP MM module) would be assets.
• Experience in the telecom and high-tech market would be an asset.

• 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.
• 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. #Li-NA1

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We are committed to creating and maintaining an accessible, equitable and inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the community to which we belong. We strive to provide a work environment where each individual is valued and respected for who they are and can realize their full potential. We're eager to discover all the qualities that make you unique!

We are happy to make accommodations to promote accessibility upon request. If you need an accommodation at any stage of the process, please don't hesitate to let us know when you first contact us.