Sourcing Specialist (8-Month Contract)

at  BGIS

WHO WE ARE

BGIS is a leading provider of customized facility management and real estate services. With our combined team of over 6,500 globally, we relentlessly focus on enabling innovation through the services we deliver, while actively looking for new opportunities that will enable innovation for our clients’ businesses. Globally, we manage over 320 million square feet of client portfolios across 30,000+ locations in North America, Europe, Middle East, Australia and Asia. Further information is available at www.bgis.com

SUMMARY

The Sourcing Specialist is responsible for collaborating with Strategic Sourcing Managers on a multitude of Sourcing projects ranging from RFXs, contract management reviews and other supply chain management initiatives. Key activities include but are not limited to client account group interviews, advanced financial analysis and the modeling of proposals in the creation of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint communication summaries.

VENDOR QUALIFICATION & SET-UP PROCESS

• Validate vendor set up and vendor information changes.
• Perform Anti-Bribery and Corruption due diligence.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• University graduation or professional certification.
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in Strategic Sourcing field.
• Knowledge of strategic sourcing requirements and practices. Maintains current knowledge.
• Ability to develop and execute category management strategies and plans.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to develop and execute supplier contract agreements.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Computer proficiency in MS Office applications. Ability to quickly learn proprietary databases.
• Ability to build and manage relationships with various stakeholders.
• Advanced influence, persuasion and negotiation skills.
• Has in-depth knowledge in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines.
• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions.
• Works independently; receives minimal guidance.
• May lead projects or project steps within a broader project or have accountability for ongoing activities or objectives.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
• May represent the level at which career may stabilize for many years or even until retirement.
• Tenacity to overcome challenges to deliver on commitments.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent English communication skills both verbal and written.
• Facilities Management/ Property Management experience, an asset.
• French language proficiency, an asset.