Senior Contracts & Sourcing Specialist

at  Executrade Consultants Ltd

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• University degree or College diploma in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or other related disciplines.
• Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP), or equivalent procurement certification, is required and must be a member in good standing.
• Minimum of 7 years related experience, 10 or more years preferred, demonstrating increasing responsibility for the development and execution of complex and strategic sourcing strategies and competitive bid events.
• Proven ability and experience in the above noted responsibilities.
• Strong computing skills in MS Office Applications (i.e., Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and experience with Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise.
• Experience in SAP with requisitions and purchasing would be considered an asset.
• Work experience demonstrates competency and increasing level of responsibility in strategic sourcing and Supplier Relationship Management.
• Project procurement experience in an EPC environment preferred.
• Background in electrical utilities industry an asset.
• Experience in contract development and understanding of legal terms and conditions.
• Demonstrated ability in developing and leading sourcing and negotiation strategies.
• Cross functional leadership and team development skills.
• Very strong verbal and written communication skills including presentations, teaching, and coaching.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong partnerships with all levels of the organization with high level of personal credibility.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a keen eye for spotting opportunities for efficiency.
• Ability to work independently.
• Results oriented with the ability to manage multiple complex tasks.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interface with team members and customers to promote positive customer outcomes.
• Proven track record of good job performance and attendance.

• Sourcing:
• Conduct market and industry research and spend analysis.
• Develop sourcing strategies to align with the companies strategic goals and objectives.
• Conduct competitive bid processes, supplier evaluations and contract negotiations.
• Participate in cross-company aggregated procurement events with affiliates.
• Contracts:
• Create, manage, and maintain contracts for materials and services.
• Be a subject matter expert on the companies contracting processes and systems.
• Understand commercial, legal and risk impacts and provide advice to the business.
• Manage contract changes, amendments, warranty claims and dispute resolution.
• Leadership:
• Establish cross functional collaboration teams and lead the business units and the rest of the procurement team in areas of sourcing and contracting.
• Perform peer review on contracts and RFP artifacts for other Supply Chain team members.
• Supplier Relationship Management:
• Monitor supplier performance and manage deliverables.
• Engage and communicate effectively with the departments and suppliers to understand business requirements and ensure supplier performance against those needs.
• Achieve continuous improvement in the procurement of materials and services and supplier relationships.
• Collaborate with business unit key stakeholders and suppliers to develop, implement, and continuously improve a cross-functional supplier performance management framework.
• Process / Governance:
• Support the development and continuous improvement of the contracting and procurement processes, procedures, and policies.
• Ensure compliance to the companies contracts, sourcing and purchasing control.