Category Advisor – Procurement

Role Overview

• Join us as a Category Advisor and help shape the future of Procurement in a dynamic, customer-centric environment.
• You’ll lead third-party contracting, applying best practices in privacy and data protection, stay current on market trends, and influence diverse stakeholders with a balanced mix of assertiveness, tact, and diplomacy.
• Bring your design and business acumen to interpret requirements beyond the written word, elevate business processes through technical insight, and build credibility and repeat business for Procurement—while being a true team player.
• Employ a risk-based approach to determine the applicable security and legal requirements applicable to each relationship with a Third-Party Vendor.
• Negotiate agreement below the 250k value.
• Monitor contract lifecycle (perpetual, fixed, auto-renew) in accordance with established corporate governance and appropriate support from cross-functional experts, business partners, and Procurement.
• Evaluate appropriate contractual hierarchy framework, drafting of minor amendments and pre-approved legal templates and contract administration throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Identify and raise contracts and Third-Party Vendor risks while supporting business requirements and improving shareholder value.
• Nurture cross-functional relationships and networks with suppliers, business partners, peers and leaders across multiple functions, divisions and geographic locations.
• Support the implementation of all procurement continuous improvement projects.

Requirements

• Post Secondary education in Business Administration, Procurement or Finance
• Minimum 3-years experience in strategic sourcing principles and P2P processes with the ability to apply this knowledge to execute projects and optimize strategies
• Ability to review and interpret binding contracts, negotiate terms and conditions and analyze bids – is required
• Strong project management, presentation, and communication skills – is required
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills – is required
• Maintain a professional, friendly, and confident demeanor with the ability to explain and communicate clearly to senior-level leaders
• For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model
• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
• Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine, Wellness account and much more
• Share plan & other savings: up to 12% of salary or even more (ask how you could earn guaranteed income for life)