Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group

Advisor - Corporate Procurement

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Montréal • Canada

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About the role

  • Support Cirque du Soleil Group’s various business units in their procurement needs of all kinds
  • Manage and coordinate procurement projects of varying scope: Requests for Information (RFI), Requests for Quotations (RFQ), Requests for Proposals (RFP)
  • Lead the procurement process from requisition, to supplier selection, through negotiation and contract finalization
  • Prepare and validate all documents related to the procurement process (NDA, templates, evaluation grids, benchmarking, recommendation, etc.)
  • Perform quantitative and qualitative analyses of submissions against selection criteria defined with the business units
  • Contribute to the review of agreements and ensure they include all negotiated elements, whether negotiated independently or with support from designated experts (corporate tax, insurance and risk, legal affairs), and finalize the contract signature process according to the signing authority policy
  • Measure and document cost savings and performance indicators
  • Ensure proper implementation and compliance with the Procurement policy in place at Head Office.

Requirements

  • A university degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Law, Finance, or another relevant field
  • A minimum of three years of relevant experience in procurement, including at least one year of experience managing tenders
  • Ability to read and understand technical specifications and business requirements
  • An impeccable professional ethic
  • Ability to work in a constantly changing environment, capacity to influence a multidisciplinary team and collaborate with its members
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Analytical skills and great attention to detail
  • High level of autonomy
  • Excellent proficiency in French and English and strong communication skills.
Benefits
  • A hybrid work model (2 days in the office/week) inclusive and based on team experience and flexible scheduling
  • Access to a private office on days you come to the Montreal Studio, an inspiring environment that will allow you to fully apply your creativity
  • A culture focused on developing equitable practices and community-building events
  • Professional growth driven by high-quality projects to propel your career
  • A group insurance program, RRSP and other benefits that we will be happy to present to you
  • Personalized support tailored to your professional ambitions: training program, regular check-ins, inter-team contributions.

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Hard skills
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Soft skills
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Certifications
university degree in Business Administrationuniversity degree in Operations Managementuniversity degree in Lawuniversity degree in Finance