Procurement Category Specialist - Montréal, Canada - Bell

Bell

Verified Company

Montréal, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Req Id: 418028

At Bell, we do more than build world-class networks, develop innovative services and create original multiplatform media content - we advance how Canadians connect with each other and the world.

If you're ready to bring game-changing ideas to life and join a community that values, professional growth and employee wellness, we want you on the Bell team.

Corporate Services is at the centre of the action, providing the support that enables Bell's industry leadership.

Our Corporate Security & Responsibility, Communications, Human Resources, Procurement & Value Creation and Real Estate teams work collaboratively to drive our corporate strategy forward.

Summary:

The Procurement Organization manages all aspects of sourcing & procurement within Bell.

The Procurement Department's mission is to create value through its role of providing best-in-class sourcing solutions while improving Bell's EBITDA through cost reductions.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage a portfolio of commercial contracts and vendor relationships
Lead negotiation of agreements on behalf of Bell, working with internal stakeholders (business unit clients, Legal, Security, etc.) to set optimal terms and conditions for the provision of products and services
Lead business initiatives that maximize supplier relationships by obtaining the best value while minimizing risk
Conduct detailed assessments of clients' needs, including reexamination of baseline assumptions or predetermined solutions with the intent to raise the level of awareness for Procurement within the company
Support and/or lead sourcing initiatives utilizing Bell systems in the distribution and management of RFI, RFQ and RFP documents
Drive total cost of ownership reduction through joint process improvements with suppliers and renegotiate contracts directly
Manage, perform quality control, and generate reports on spend data and other key indicators as required
Recommend, develop, coordinate and implement best practice processes and procedures to maximize efficiency and effectiveness of the work performed by Procurement

Critical Qualifications:

University degree or College diploma and equivalent work experience
Superior communication, written and verbal with ability to interact with senior levels of the organization
A minimum of 2 years procurement experience
Excellent negotiation experience
Strong quantitative and analytical skills, statistics knowledge and experience required
Ability to collaborate and persuade others by working with various department sponsors, governance stakeholders, and other Procurement colleagues
Excellent prioritization
Results orientation; resilience in the face of complexity
Demonstrated and tenacious problem solving skills
PC proficient (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications:

University degree in business administration or supply chain management
Varied Telco experience and business knowledge
PMAC / SCMAO Accreditation or current enrolment in PMAC program is a strong asset
Understanding and experience in sourcing and analysis tools (Ivalua, SAP, etc.) or other similar systems

EmployeeReferralProgram

Adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

Additional Information:

Position Type:
Management

Job Status:
Regular - Full Time

Job Location:
Canada : Quebec : Montreal

Work Arrangement:
Hybrid

Application Deadline:05/27/2024

Created:
Canada, QC, Montreal

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