Procurement

• Analyze inventory and category-related products
• Develop, manage, and evaluate purchasing and inventory performance using key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics, and leverage data to drive continuous improvement in support of company management and strategy
• Prepare purchasing reports and analyze supplier information to identify opportunities for improvement
• Use the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system to analyze stock movements, turnover, and costs
• Place purchase orders upon receipt of suggestions from the MRP system
• Establish KPIs to measure success based on service level, inventory turnover, and shrinkage
• Build and manage supplier relationships while overseeing supplier performance; conduct routine reviews of supplier activities
• Negotiate competitive pricing, discounts, and contracts while maintaining the highest quality and service standards, balancing cost control and mitigating supplier-related risks
• Work with suppliers to ensure product availability, delivery schedules, and resolve any potential supplier shortages
• Ensure all orders are delivered according to purchase order specifications and are released for sale in line with the MRP schedule.

Procurement Coordinator

• Manage Indirect sourcing activities for HR Benefits, Travel, Professional Services, Marketing
• Facilitate new supplier engagements and service/product renewals
• Serve as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders
• Develop sourcing and commodity strategies
• Maximize impact through competitive bids and benchmarking
• Analyze supplier proposals and negotiate contract terms
• Collaborate with Finance, Legal and Compliance to execute contracts
• Complete necessary documentation to enable the Source to Pay process

Firmwide Sourcing Lead – Sourcing & Procurement – Vice President

• Oversee client service staff allocation
• Collaborate with RM professionals
• Develop actionable plans for workload balancing
• Coach RM specialists

Resourcing and Deployment Manager, Consulting

• Sourcing for flexible packaging
• Creating value through innovation, sustainability, and risk management
• Lead development and deployment of sourcing strategies
• Ongoing management of supplier relationships
• Manage supply base working with internal and external stakeholders to maintain competitive advantage
• Build programs incorporating best practices, market insights, risks and opportunities
• Set a clear vision and deliver ambitious plans that engage teams and stakeholders.

Manager, Sourcing

• Develop and lead the procurement and vendor management strategy for assigned functional areas, ensuring alignment with CM’s organizational priorities, provincial program needs and MSA client commitments.
• Provide senior-level oversight of procurement governance, policies, standards and controls, ensuring consistent application across corporate initiatives, provincial programs and client engagements.
• Assess current procurement and vendor management processes, identify opportunities to streamline workflows, reduce risk, improve transparency and strengthen scalability as CM’s operations evolve.
• Develop subject matter expertise on regulatory requirements associated with waste diversion regulations in provinces in Canada and translate requirements into practical procurement and contract management approaches.
• Develop a thorough understanding of current contracts held by CM across provincial programs and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and industry standards related to contract, procurement and risk management.
• Lead the request and intake process for procurement requests across CM and MSA clients, establishing clear prioritization, service standards and decision-making criteria.
• Maintain and oversee the enterprise schedule of procurement activities across provincial programs, corporate initiatives and MSA clients, proactively identifying resource, timing and stakeholder risks.
• Lead, oversee and manage complex procurement activities, including the creation, release, evaluation and awarding of RFx processes such as RFPs, RFIs and RFQs.
• Implement, oversee and ensure adherence to CM’s Procurement & Vendor Management policy, recommending updates as business needs, regulatory requirements and best practices evolve.
• Lead, oversee and facilitate, in collaboration with internal stakeholders, the full lifecycle of sourcing and procurement projects from planning, drafting and negotiations through execution, implementation, renewals and close-out.
• Establish contract management practices to track executed contract terms, renewal dates, performance obligations, annual action items, risks and opportunities for value improvement.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives by monitoring procurement performance, identifying inefficiencies or areas of challenge, and implementing process enhancements that improve quality, cycle time, compliance and stakeholder experience.
• Develop, implement and report on procurement KPIs, metrics and trends, providing insights and recommendations to senior leadership to support decision-making and functional planning.
• Lead and coach procurement team members using best-in-class management standards, building capability, accountability and a culture of collaboration, service excellence and continuous improvement.

Senior Manager, Procurement & Vendor Management

• Develop and execute global vendor strategy aligned with Telus international expansion roadmap
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new telecom service providers and technology partners across North America, LATAM, APAC, EMEA, and emerging markets
• Conduct vendor due diligence including financial stability, regulatory compliance, and capability assessments
• Build long-term strategic partnerships with key vendors to drive innovation and cost efficiency
• Manage vendor scorecards and performance metrics across service level, quality, delivery, and cost dimensions
• Lead quarterly business reviews with strategic vendors; escalate performance issues and drive improvement plans
• Negotiate complex, multi-million-dollar master service agreements, purchase agreements, and service level agreements with global suppliers, securing favorable payment terms, pricing locks, and protections against currency and regulatory risk
• Navigate the complexity of multi-jurisdictional requirements including tax implications, local regulations, and data protection (GDPR, local privacy laws)
• Manage contract lifecycle from procurement to renewal or termination
• Coordinate with Legal and Finance teams on contract terms, risk allocation, and compliance requirements
• Maintain centralized contract repository with version control and compliance tracking
• Own spend visibility and cost optimization across international markets—identify consolidation and renegotiation opportunities through vendor consolidation, renegotiation, and market benchmarking
• Implement spend visibility tools and analytics to track vendor expenses by category, region, and cost center
• Develop and manage vendor budgets with direct accountability for cost variance analysis and cost forecasting
• Lead procurement initiatives for major capex projects including network equipment, infrastructure deployment, and technology upgrades
• Optimize pricing through volume leverage, multi-year agreements, and competitive bidding processes
• Prepare spend reports and recommendations for senior leadership
• Serve as primary point of contact for key strategic vendors; manage escalations and resolve disputes in a timely and professional manner
• Partner closely with Finance, Legal, and regional operations teams to align vendor strategy with business priorities
• Represent Telus at industry forums, vendor conferences, and trade shows
• Communicate vendor requirements, roadmap changes, and performance expectations clearly and consistently

Vendor Manager – Global Telecom Expenses Management, Supplier Relationships

• Own sourcing for one or more disciplines end to end, focusing on the specialized and hard-to-fill roles within them
• Stay actively engaged in the market—reaching out, building connections, and having real conversations with top talent so you know who’s available, who’s moving, and who to contact the moment a critical role opens
• Partner closely with Talent Acquisition Business Partners, translating hiring needs into targeted sourcing strategies and building structured pipelines for current openings and future discipline needs
• Hunt down niche profiles and rare skill sets at scale, mapping specialists, competitors, studios, and communities where that talent resides
• Build long-term relationships with passive candidates so that when the right role arises, conversations are already warm and Behaviour has the advantage
• Design and run sourcing strategies that attract the best people in each discipline while maintaining a high-touch candidate experience from the first message
• Build talent maps that give Business Partners and hiring managers a clear read on the market, the depth of available talent, and any gaps
• Stay current on sourcing tools and techniques and share that expertise across the recruitment team

Senior Sourcing Advisor

• Preparing, issuing and analyzing the organization’s RFX processes with internal and external customers.
• Sourcing and qualification of (potential) new suppliers by gathering and analyzing supplier data.
• Contracting for and procurement of materials, equipment and services to meet the needs of OICR’s diverse internal clients.
• Reviewing material specifications with client groups.
• Negotiating with suppliers to obtain fair and reasonable pricing and monitoring supplier performance.
• Ensuring quality assurance and maintenance of good business relations with suppliers.
• Identifying relevant government contracts for procurement activities.
• Developing/conducting analysis of management information to inform procurement strategies.
• Reviewing and managing contracts, including quality assurance and tendering processes.
• Managing the day-to-day activities of the procurement team.
• Developing, implementing and updating policies, processes and procedures for procurement activities.
• Working closely with OICR managers and scientists to ensure procurement needs are met on a timely basis.
• Managing OICR’s procurement card (P-Card) and travel card program.
• Managing OICR’s asset tagging program and convening the Asset Review Committee as needed.
• Working with the Finance team to resolve invoicing/receipt discrepancies.

Procurement Manager

• Provide the operational discipline, structural guidance, and strategic execution necessary to scale Article’s global sourcing function to its full potential.
• Guide the evolution of our sourcing department into an adaptive, strategic business partner.
• Bridge global category strategy at HQ with regional operational execution across our North American clusters and international manufacturing hubs.
• Build trust and rapport within your team and learn internal processes.
• Partner with internal customers - The Product Engine, which includes Category Management (Merchandising), Technical Product Development, Product Design and Finance.
• Understand the current supply network and current vendors.
• Present learnings and potential improvement opportunities.
• Create a road map with supply chain leaders on how to execute recommendations for improvement.
• Hold overall leadership accountability for the global sourcing structure managing the Sourcing teams at HQ, North America (remote) & Asia (Vietnam office).
• Conduct capability diagnostics to support and scale global team members, aligning individuals to roles that match their true core strengths to unlock their full career potential and prevent bandwidth stretch.
• 25%–35% travel required, including international and domestic travel approximately 4-5 times/year to regional offices and vendor facilities across North America, Asia, & Europe.

Director, Global Sourcing

• Play a vital role in keeping FCC's procurement running smoothly by supporting the day-to-day operations that internal stakeholders, vendors and the procurement team rely on.
• Act as the first point of contact for internal stakeholders on day-to-day procurement and travel inquiries, triaging intake and routing requests across the procurement lifecycle.
• Own shared inboxes, ensuring timely response and follow-through against service-level agreements.
• Lead travel compliance verification, expense auditing and reconciliation, including readiness.
• Facilitate the team's continuous improvement across procurement, travel and controls by coordinating meetings, agendas, and action-item follow-through.
• Support third-party risk management by guiding vendors and business relationship owners through onboarding compliance.
• Maintain procurement's operational documentation, records retention practices and routine reporting on compliance performance.

Procurement Enablement Analyst, Bilingual

• The Director, Procurement leads sourcing strategies and optimization of sourcing and procurement processes, systems, and tools across the region.
• Leads up to $800M+ in direct and indirect goods and services spend portfolio across all sourcing categories (e.g., Laboratory / Operating Supplies and Services, Technology, Travel, Fleet, Professional Services, Field Equipment, Logistics, Real Estate and Facilities) within a large, complex, dynamic, and regulated matrix organization.
• Establishes and maintains regional business partner relationships with key stakeholders to ensure deep understanding of needs and strategies to deliver sustainable and profitable P&L efficiencies.
• Supports the development of regional category SME’s and drives supply chain and category management strategies.
• Serves as an active member of a regional Procurement Leadership Team to drive strategy and deploy sourcing and procurement initiatives, while adhering to internal standards, policies and procedures.
• Identifies and leads initiatives that promote the maturity of the Procurement and Vendor Management functions.
• Develops and advances reporting, governance, knowledge management, and communication across the business.
• Ensures effective risk management and control of the supply base through robust contracts and monitoring of financials SLAs and KPIs and through compliance of corporate policies, systems and controls.
• Recommends, designs, and implements sourcing and procurement best practices and policies.
• Supports the deployment of best-in-class supplier performance and relationship management programs.
• Leads the management and rationalization of extensive number of suppliers to optimize the regional supply base and performs other duties as assigned.
• Provides leadership to cross-functional business partners to maximize and continuously improve “total cost of ownership” for indirect goods and services.
• Ensures compliance with policies, systems, and controls.
• Adheres to internal standards, policies and procedures, and performs other duties as assigned.

Procurement Director

• Contribute to contractual agreements with partners for goods and services acquisition or leasing
• Procure products required for operations by planning and coordinating with suppliers
• May be responsible for sub-specialties, such as strategic procurement, asset management, etc.
• Lead development projects and complex strategic initiatives
• Analyze needs and develop strategies/action plans
• Represent Desjardins before decision-making bodies regarding major agreements with suppliers

Senior Strategic IT Procurement Advisor

• Be accountable for the performance (revenue and profitability) of an assigned Article product category - in this case, it is our "Decor" category.
• Utilize customer, market, and competitor research and trend information to develop and drive the implementation of our product strategy.
• Identify, document, and prioritize investment proposals for category growth that help grow your category’s share of the market.
• Work with your partners in the product and sourcing organizations to bring your product strategy to life.
• Drive team performance against category and departmental objectives by ensuring direct reports consistently achieve defined KPIs, meet project timelines, and uphold high standards of quality and execution.
• Act as a champion of the customer internally, negotiating performance commitments on behalf of our customer with function owners across the business.
• Own pricing and promotional-pricing strategy for your category, ensuring we meet revenue and margin targets.
• Analyze category performance with the ability to dive deep into the details and present high-level insights that translate into actions.
• We use G Suite (Gmail, Sheets, Google Docs, Meet, etc) to work and Slack to collaborate and communicate, with your choice of Mac or PC device.

Category Manager – Decor

• Spearhead sourcing and procurement strategy across various categories including IT and Telecoms
• Oversee a Category Specialist and ensure procurement excellence
• Develop and implement category plans aligned with organizational objectives
• Act as primary contact for senior stakeholders and build strong relationships
• Manage sourcing lifecycle activities, including strategy development and tendering
• Drive measurable cost savings and value creation through supplier optimization
• Oversee supplier and contract management, ensuring compliance and performance

Senior Procurement Specialist

• Help finalize contractual agreements with the organization’s partners for the purchase and rental of goods and services
• Advise and assist clients and partners on important development projects and initiatives
• Prepare recommendations, solutions and action plans based on the organization’s objectives and priorities
• Analyze and identify client needs
• Diagnose issues and challenges to determine target outcomes
• Perform specialized analysis, conduct studies, write reports and make recommendations
• Carry out operational follow-up and monitoring, including monitoring of external provider performance
• Help develop, enforce, update and improve the policies, processes, standards and models that support your unit’s projects and initiatives
• Evaluate results, benefits and service quality
• Issue and implement cost-cutting and performance improvement recommendations
• Represent your unit before committees.

Advisor, Procurement – Purchasing

• Help finalize contractual agreements with the organization’s partners for the purchase and rental of goods and services
• Advise and assist clients and partners on important development projects and initiatives
• Propose solutions to improve or optimize standards, policies and programs
• Prepare recommendations, solutions and action plans based on the organization’s objectives and priorities
• Solve complex problems requiring comprehensive analysis and knowledge of your line of business
• Frequently interact with stakeholders working in other fields
• Liaise with external partners and providers and help establish business relationships and partnerships
• Analyze and identify client needs
• Diagnose issues and challenges to determine target outcomes
• Perform specialized analysis, conduct studies, write reports and make recommendations
• Carry out operational follow-up and monitoring, including monitoring of external provider performance
• Help develop, enforce, update and improve the policies, processes, standards and models that support your unit’s projects and initiatives
• Evaluate results, benefits and service quality
• Issue and implement cost-cutting and performance improvement recommendations
• Represent your unit before committees

Advisor, Procurement and Purchasing

• Support NA sugar and Dairy strategy development and implementation
• Analyze regional spend data and understand the business needs. Provide regional market and supplier insights to maximize opportunities.
• Define the supplier negotiation strategy at country, and/or regional level.
• Represent Raw Materials Procurement NA on Projects for our internal and External Network (EM) in the projects for the region
• Be part of the workshops to support providing market insights such as category profile, SKU, spend and use that information to drive overall cost improvement or business growth
• Get consumer insights and market trends from the suppliers and Spend Area leads to share with stakeholders
• Be in close contact with the Procurement Innovation Team and R&D to provide an understanding on commercial and supply feasibility for new ideas
• Support the team to build pipeline thru Continuous Improvement (CI) ideas generated by the suppliers and help the Spend Area Category to move ideas thru I2M/Volt efficiently
• Support the Spend Area in the projects execution

NA Sourcing Specialist, Sugar & Dairy

• Manage end-to-end supplier onboarding processes, including due diligence, documentation, and system setup in Corrigo and other client platforms
• Oversee the full contract lifecycle, from drafting and negotiation to execution, administration, amendments, and renewals of supplier agreements
• Ensure compliance with JLL corporate requirements, client-specific requirements, and regulatory obligations, including procurement regulations specific to Quebec
• Act as the primary point of contact for certificates of insurance (COIs), ISNetworld, Avetta and other risk-management platforms; process COI exceptions and monitor renewal compliance
• Communicate effectively in English and French with suppliers, operations teams, clients and stakeholders across U.S. and Canadian regions
• Coordinate multiple sourcing initiatives and contract negotiations simultaneously while managing prioritization across diverse accounts
• Partner with legal and corporate risk management teams to ensure contract terms meet standards and to facilitate approval of non-standard changes

Sourcing & Contracts Specialist, Bilingual

• Provide strategic direction, leadership and support for category management and strategic sourcing to achieve corporate objectives
• Develop, present and maintain relevant strategies for sub-categories (contingent workforce, business services, IT services)
• Translate plans into a 12-month rolling pipeline of strategic sourcing projects to prioritize and maintain in DevOps
• Execute sourcing projects in compliance with the established strategic framework
• Conduct business reviews with strategic suppliers on a defined cadence
• Develop and strengthen strategic relationships with key stakeholders
• Promote GPSM’s value by identifying collaboration opportunities
• Negotiate contracts with new and existing suppliers (in collaboration with Legal) to achieve optimal Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and savings objectives
• Identify and participate in process improvement initiatives focused on agile, pragmatic principles
• Act as an effective change agent, working with senior leadership and business teams to support sustainable change
• Collaborate with business leaders to balance cost, risk and speed while meeting objectives
• Be a driving force for change in a fast-evolving environment

Strategic Sourcing Manager

• Support the procurement of materials and services critical to operations
• Responsible for strategic supplier management, sourcing and quoting activities, contract negotiations, cost reduction initiatives, and market analysis to ensure a resilient and competitive supply chain
• Maintain a mutually productive business relationship with suppliers through prompt and accurate communication
• Maintain supplier relationships, compliance and performance via communication and corrective action measures
• Maintain current supplier information within database to ensure ease of doing business
• Gather, analyze, discuss and maintain key supplier performance data
• Ensure all qualified suppliers meet or exceed published performance goals and take corrective measures to those that do not
• Create and maintain supplier profiles, transformation of all pricing, LT, MOQ/MPQ and liability stats into required databases
• Negotiate optimum material and services contracts with suppliers, including payment terms, bonding, cancellation and return privileges
• Resolve part/supplier escalations from teams to ensure continuity of supply
• Monitor and understand market conditions and volatility and its effect on ability to procure and secure inventory at the right price when required
• Negotiate respective commodities by market trends, stocks market intelligence, manufacturer consolidation, supplier flexibility and agility based on specific cost down initiatives

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