Are you looking for a challenging role where you will have the opportunity to have a huge impact on an industry?
Do you have outstanding relationships and a creative streak?
If so, this role may be for you!
Location - Toronto, ON
Schedule - Hybrid (2 days in Office)
Duration: 12+ Months (Possible Extension)
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Possibilities of Extension/Conversion
Global opportunities for professional growth and development
Advantages
Possibilities for extension/conversion.
Opportunity to work with one of top five banks in Canada.
Global opportunities for professional growth and development.
Long period of contract.
Responsibilities
• Proactively engage business stakeholders to understand their business strategies and objectives in order to align initiative work to help achieve them
• Proactively manage the 3rd-party expenditure assigned and associated key suppliers to create P&L impacting value that is recognized by the business and organization
• Develop procurement sourcing strategies across a variety of categories that drive sustainable competitive advantage and concentrate spend with suppliers that matter.
• Drive value in supply chain/total cost of ownership sourcing initiatives through early engagement, commercial acumen and market knowledge. Activities also include requirements gathering, solution/supplier evaluations and supplier selection activities
• Ensure effective delivery of Strategic Sourcing Group (SSG) procurement services to business partners and ensure prompt and thorough resolution of all client issues
• Proactively conduct market intelligence activities including industry, supply market and supply chain research/analytics, category sourcing and outsourcing trends and best practices and share knowledge, insight and advice with business in a way that contributes to their long-term business strategies.
• Provide guidance and insight on outsourcing governance best practices and provide counsel to business to ensure supplier arrangements meet all policies and regulatory requirements
• Foster strong collaborative relationships with partners in SSG, the business and vendor management community.
Qualifications
• Relevant work experience in a Procurement role, Relationship Management, Project Management, Vendor Management, or Analysis would be an asset.
• Advance Negotiation Skills: Proficient in negotiating complex contracts and terms for IT solutions, Business Operations and Professional Services
• Strategic Sourcing: Developing and implementing sourcing strategies aligned with business goals
• Supplier Development: Working closely with suppliers to improve quality, costs, and delivery performance
• Strong commercial acumen and business judgment
• Drive and determined attitude to flawless execution
• Demonstrated influencing, communication, negotiation and presentation skills
• Proven experience in business planning and delivery of objectives
• Demonstrated stakeholder/relationship management and networking skills
• Experience in project management and strong analytical skills
Summary
If this role of Vendor Manager sounds like a good fit for you, Apply Today at www.randstad.ca
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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Are you looking for a challenging role where you will have the opportunity to have a huge impact on an industry?
Do you have outstanding relationships and a creative streak?
If so, this role may be for you!
Location - Toronto, ON
Schedule - Hybrid (2 days in Office)
Duration: 12+ Months (Possible Extension)
Possibilities of Extension/Conversion
Global opportunities for professional growth and development
Advantages
Possibilities for extension/conversion.
Opportunity to work with one of top five banks in Canada.
Global opportunities for professional growth and development.
Long period of contract.
Responsibilities
• Proactively engage business stakeholders to understand their business strategies and objectives in order to align initiative work to help achieve them
• Proactively manage the 3rd-party expenditure assigned and associated key suppliers to create P&L impacting value that is recognized by the business and organization
• Develop procurement sourcing strategies across a variety of categories that drive sustainable competitive advantage and concentrate spend with suppliers that matter.
...
• Drive value in supply chain/total cost of ownership sourcing initiatives through early engagement, commercial acumen and market knowledge. Activities also include requirements gathering, solution/supplier evaluations and supplier selection activities
• Ensure effective delivery of Strategic Sourcing Group (SSG) procurement services to business partners and ensure prompt and thorough resolution of all client issues
• Proactively conduct market intelligence activities including industry, supply market and supply chain research/analytics, category sourcing and outsourcing trends and best practices and share knowledge, insight and advice with business in a way that contributes to their long-term business strategies.
• Provide guidance and insight on outsourcing governance best practices and provide counsel to business to ensure supplier arrangements meet all policies and regulatory requirements
• Foster strong collaborative relationships with partners in SSG, the business and vendor management community.
Qualifications
• Relevant work experience in a Procurement role, Relationship Management, Project Management, Vendor Management, or Analysis would be an asset.
• Advance Negotiation Skills: Proficient in negotiating complex contracts and terms for IT solutions, Business Operations and Professional Services
• Strategic Sourcing: Developing and implementing sourcing strategies aligned with business goals
• Supplier Development: Working closely with suppliers to improve quality, costs, and delivery performance
• Strong commercial acumen and business judgment
• Drive and determined attitude to flawless execution
• Demonstrated influencing, communication, negotiation and presentation skills
• Proven experience in business planning and delivery of objectives
• Demonstrated stakeholder/relationship management and networking skills
• Experience in project management and strong analytical skills
Summary
If this role of Vendor Manager sounds like a good fit for you, Apply Today at www.randstad.ca
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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