Our client has an exciting opportunity for a Supply Chain Manager in Ottawa, Ontario. This role involves providing expert knowledge in the acquisition of technically complex or commercially risky goods and services, coordinating with suppliers to ensure adherence to contractual requirements, and making decisions based on thorough analysis.
Responsibilities
-Oversee procurement activities related to highly complex or specialized goods and services.
-Establish and maintain effective supply chain management practices in compliance with corporate policies.
-Collaborate with internal stakeholders across various functions such as engineering, finance, and legal to provide guidance on supply chain principles and requirements.
-Conduct supply chain risk assessments and due diligence tasks, making recommendations on vendor selection and product choices based on identified risks.
-Manage supplier performance from sourcing and proposal evaluation to negotiation, award, execution, and administration.
-Monitor ongoing supplier contracts, managing scope changes, variations, and invoice approvals.
-Work with the Legal department to draft and implement contract templates, purchase agreements, amendments, renewals, and other related documents.
-Foster and maintain good working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders from all operating units within the company.
-Exercise financial stewardship through budget monitoring and setting ongoing cost reduction goals.
-Continually seek improvements to procurement-related systems and processes.
Qualifications:
-Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Supply Chain Management role
-Proficiency in Purchasing Management and Purchasing Policies
-Demonstrated experience in Purchasing Procurement and Corporate Procurement
-Knowledge and understanding of Global Procurement and Procurement activities
-Ability to handle Procurement Actions and manage Procurement Requests
-Proven track record in developing and implementing Procurement Strategies
-Extensive knowledge in Supply Chain Management and Supply chain risk management
-Experience in managing Global Supply Chains
-Capable of negotiating and managing Supply Agreements
-Experience in preparing Proposals and handling RFP requirements
-SCPro Certification is highly desirable
Bonus potential of 5%. This is a Hybrid-work opportunity requiring 4 days on-site in downtown Ottawa. Excellent benefits plan including pension.
If this position interests you and you have the correct qualifications, please apply online today!
Job Reference Number: 0013150201