Specialist, Supplier Management - Ottawa, Canada - NAV Canada

NAV Canada

Verified Company

Ottawa, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Posting Title

Specialist, Supplier Management

Job Category

Procurement

Language Requirements

Bilingual / Bilingue

Posting End Date

Job Grade

PG-4

Pay Range

$96,883 - $113,178

Job Summary

The Specialist, Supplier Management will be responsible for all activities relating to the onboarding of new NAV CANADA suppliers and monitoring compliance of existing suppliers.

In addition to managing NAV CANADA's supplier database, this role will be heavily focused on all Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) aspects of NAV CANADA's supply chain and will play a pivotal role in the delivery of NAV CANADA's ESG program.

The role holder will be responsible for supporting the design of NAV CANADA'S future sustainable strategic sourcing strategy and embedding it within the function and wider business.

The role holder will represent the Supply Chain function on sustainability & ESG forums.

In addition, the role holder will develop and support the function's drive for continuous improvement relating to all supplier management activities.

Job Description:

What NAV CANADA offers you:

Challenging, teamoriented work environment
Competitive compensation and flexible benefits
Defined benefit pension plan
Opportunities for growth and development
Flexible work arrangements
Diverse and inclusive workforce

Key Accountabilities:

Lead all activities related to supplier management, including onboarding of new suppliers and monitoring compliance to NAV CANADA's requirements
Consult with internal stakeholders as required, to ensure that all sections of NAV CANADA's Supplier Questionnaire populated by suppliers comply with NAV CANADA's requirements
Build and maintain good relationships with new and existing NAV CANADA suppliers
Proactively communicate with suppliers to ensure that compliance with NAV CANADA's requirements is maintained
Coordinate yearly performance reviews with NAV CANADA's critical suppliers;
Responsible for reporting supplier compliance levels to the business
Drives engagements, resolves issues, and involves stakeholders as needed
Assist with the development, implementation, and delivery of the Supply Chain Sustainability & ESG strategy in alignment with NAV CANADA'S overall ESG
Assist with the development of a comprehensive ESG governance strategy including process development, standard work document creation
Lead research efforts and provide insight and strategic guidance on the overall ESG supplier strategy
Identifies and socializes potential opportunities for ESG process improvements
Drive the development of sustainability objectives for inclusion in scorecards as part of supplier selection using metrics and targets based on market best practices.
Collaborate with and provide training to the Supply Chain team to drive a step change in the evaluation of suppliers and negotiation of contracts in line with NAV CANADA'S Sustainability & ESG strategy
Work with the Supply Chain team and key stakeholders to improve sustainability & ESG in strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management
Participates and leads special projects, stretch assignments, and performs other duties as assigned
Track record of experience in Supply Chain sustainability and ESG, including delivery of sustainability and supplier diversity initiatives

Job Requirements

Education:

A university degree in Business Administration or the equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience

Experience:

Minimum five (5) years of experience on strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management and continuous improvement.
Three (3) years of experience and knowledge of the key responsible sourcing issue areas; human rights, the environment, health and safety, antibribery and corruption, labour practices and ither socioeconomic impacts
Experience implementing supply chain engagement industry best practice and enabling technologies.
Experience in development and implementation of supplier due diligence, supply chain policy and governance strategy.
Experience with managing and delivering multiple projects, tasks, and initiatives simultaneously
Wider Supply Chain experience gained from either clients, contractor, or consulting organization.

Knowledge:

Knowledge of Environmental, Social & Governance Legislative and regulatory environments desirable.
Knowledge of ERP systems in a supply chain environment
Knowledge of business supply chain policies and procedures
Knowledge in the implementation of supplier management processes

Abilities:

Ability to engage with an influence at all levels of an organization
Excellent data analysis skills
Ability to work collaboratively across multifunctional teams.
Strong in program management execution, results driven and ability to hold team accountable for end results setting appropriate milestones along the way to validate progress.

Personal Suitability: